Research Associates (RA) Program in Emergency Medicine
St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport CT
The Dept. of Emergency Medicine at St. Vincent's Medical Center recruits college
students and graduates to join our research efforts in the emergency department (ED)

Emergency Medicine is the specialty that cares for the acutely
sick and injured in the emergency department

Research in Emergency Medicine addresses the most                 
basic issues in clinical medical care.

The ED also provides the "safety net" for those who have no
where else to go for their medical care.
- Research in this setting can identify fundamental issues
of health care delivery
Research Associates are  unpaid volunteers  who actively participate in our research efforts:
  • identify patients who are eligible for enrollment in our studies
  • read information about the studies to the patients
  • collect data from the patients' histories and physical findings, and
  • generally facilitate the completion of the research encounter
    This is an opportunity that specifically involves direct contact with a large number of patients
    presenting with the variety of medical problems seen in the ED.
The RA Program