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Clinical Research

Join UVA Clinical Research and be part of groundbreaking medical advancements
Clinical research is the study of health and illness in people. It is the way we learn to prevent, diagnose and treat illness. The objective of all clinical research is to change how we think about disease or how we manage our patients. Clinical research represents a great career choice. If you’re interested in building on the latest scientific findings and ensuring novel therapeutic treatments, medications and medical devices are safe and effective, this might be the career for you.

Here at the University of Virginia, School of Medicine, we are committed to preparing our clinical research team members to safely and efficiently conduct clinical trials. We offer numerous training, educational and support opportunities. Whether it be on-line training, classroom education, individualized mentoring, or one-on-one support, the University is committed to developing professionals in the clinical research field (Clinical Research Professional Development).

Explore current clinical research job opportunities and apply to join our team, where you will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual repect.

Clinical Research Career Path

Key Skills

• Ability to work independently and on a team 

• Attention to detail, accuracy, and quality control 

• Problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills 

• Communication, presentation, and negotiation skills 

• Time management, multitasking, and prioritization skills
Key Requirements

• Experience in health care or clinical research preferred but our CRC structure is designed to provide the proper training to be successful 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of experience, education and or certifications 
 
View Career Path PDF

Hear from our Clinical Research team
"Clinical research allows me the opportunity to combine knowledge of patient safety, patient advocacy, and the science of addiction, which helps to advance science and provides an optimal study experience for participants. No two days are ever the same...Working as a CRC and research nurse for CLEAR allows me to advance promising treatment options for substance disorders..."
-Tamika Braveheart, Research Nurse
“Clinical research is an awesome career because it is so dynamic. Each day we are working towards improving the health and well-being of our patients, but also collaborating across departments and fields to do so. No day is the same…Clinical research thrives on collaboration and creative thinking. I often describe the role as a translator. We are translating the protocol to the doctors, nurses, lab staff, patients, and each other.”-Rachel Lacy, Clinical Research Coordinator

Learn more about Clinical Research at UVA
Research In Motion series on YouTube
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Research in Motion
Learn more about the field of Clinical Research in this video series where UVA School of Medicine researchers answer three questions: What do you do? What do you love about your research? How will it impact human health?



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Manoj Patel, PHD video transcript (Word doc)
UVA Clinical Research in the News