Research | VA Providence Health Care | Veterans Affairs


Research | VA Providence Health Care | Veterans Affairs

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WELCOME TO RESEARCH AT THE VA PROVIDENCE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM ACOS for Research: Gaurav Choudhary, MD AO for Research: Kimberly Marcolivio, M. Ed. Providence is a unique research site in the


heart of academic-rich southern New England. Here at VA Providence, we have more than 250 research projects totaling over 20 million dollars in VA, National Institutes of Health (NIH),


Department of Defense (DoD), and commercial grants.  Our research service is affiliated with some of the top academic and medical institutions in the region, including Brown University,


University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Care New England.  Our large research and development program employs over 350 research personnel who


conduct studies in rehabilitation medicine, cardiology, pulmonary disease, mental health, neuroscience, health services & economics, PTSD, substance abuse, suicide prevention, and


homelessness.  These studies enhance our ability to provide state-of-the-art techniques and treatments to our patients. At the same time, our research program helps VA Providence recruit and


retain the highest quality health care professionals who treat our Veterans in the VA Clinics on a daily basis.