VISN 17 Center of Excellence

for Research on Returning War Veterans

Campus:

Doris Miller VA Medical Center

4800 Memorial Drive (151C)

Waco, Texas 76711

Phone: 254-297-3259

Fax: 254-297-5267

Email Training Director for further information:

Lianna.Evans@va.gov

VA CENTER OF EXCELLENCE RESEARCH PROGRAM (VA-CERP)

HOW DO I APPLY?

Review the VA-CERP website

Meet the academic and program

requirements before applying

Go to your university online application

Submit:

Professional Resume or CV

College Transcripts

Personal Statement

Letter of Recommendation(s)

WHO ARE WE?

Class photo includes student body members from Baylor

University & Tarleton State University-Waco in the 2015-

2016 training cohort.

The 2015-2016 VA-CERP cohort were recruited

and enrolled from local universities to

participate in this unique training program. Each

student expressed interest in social science

research and plans to pursue graduate training.

WHAT WE THOUGHT OF OUR

VA-CERP EXPERIENCE

“My experiences at VA-CERP show me that

grad school is possible. I am glad I applied.”

—Cheyenne Kelley

“The research experience is very practical and demonstrates the details you would never dis-cover in a classroom.”

—Noel David

“This is an outstanding opportunity to learn and develop important skills for the future.”

—Kristen Hanson

“My participation with VA-CERP has exceeded my expectations!”

—Kelsey Silvester

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Undergraduate students should apply to this

program if they are ready to set themselves up

for success! Goal oriented students should take

advantage of this unique opportunity!

WHY SHOULD I APPLY?

The VA-CERP program allows students to

explore research opportunities. Students that

apply have the advantage of being more

competitive in future endeavors.

Completing a research assistantship allows

students to stand out in the application

process. If you wish to gain experience in

research, apply to the program.

WHAT DO YOU DO AT VA-CERP?

This two semester program is designed to help

students gain research experience in a clinical

research setting. Each week students will be

required to complete ten hours of work and

attend weekly meetings to discuss important

information, trainings, and upcoming events.

In the VA-CERP program students gain

experience in Veteran related research:

Data entry,

Research field terminology,

VISN 17 COE training,

Students further participate in professional

development seminars to enhance their

graduate school applications.

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM

VA-CERP EXPERIENCE?

Here are some professional outcomes you can

have if you are in VA-CERP:

Develop professional skills

Experience in a work environment

Networking opportunities

Research experience

Understanding how clinical lab

environments function

Potential letters of recommendation

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:

http://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn17/

training.asp