How to Become a Medical Guinea Pig in West Michigan

Medical research is vital to the advancement of science, but it is often dependent on volunteers for successful studies. Fortunately, volunteering for medical studies is often for pay, especially when the studies require higher levels of involvement from the volunteer. As in other parts of the country, universities and university hospitals are typically the best opportunity for becoming a volunteer in west Michigan, but possibilities are certainly available elsewhere.

Things You'll Need

• Valid email address

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Instructions

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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  Apply to become a volunteer with Kalamazoo Clinical Research. This is part of Jasper Clinic's Clinical Research Unit.

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  Register your name, birthday and contact information with the clinic. This process is not specific to any singular study, but rather alerts the clinic to your general interest as a volunteer.

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  Join the studies that interest you or for which you qualify. The clinic will contact you as new volunteer opportunities become available.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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  Join the University of Michigan's Clinical Studies program. Although most of these studies occur in southeastern Michigan, the opportunities to volunteer are numerous and often paid.

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  Request a "friend account" with the university by registering your current email address. You are sent an email with further instructions to complete the creation of your friend account.

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  Enroll as a volunteer using your friend account. Search for studies of interest to you or by health condition. Each study's page includes information on how to join and whether compensation is offered.