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Welcome to the SSCI
Welcome to the website of the Southern Society for Clinical Investigation (SSCI). As stated in its mission and vision statements, the SSCI is a regional academic society dedicated to the advancement of medically-related research. Its major focus, however, is on encouraging students and post-graduate trainees (residents and fellows) to enter academic medicine and to support junior faculty success in clinical investigation. The SSCI is committed to diversity and inclusion in our organization as stated in our Diversity and Inclusion Statement.
This mission is accomplished through sponsorship of the Southern Regional Meeting and publication of The American Journal of the Medical Sciences. Both venues are committed to helping young investigators, providing them with avenues for scientific expression that is the essence of academic medicine.
The AJMS, founded in 1820, is the second oldest medical journal in the United States, and is the official journal of the SSCI.
The AJMS Letter from the Editor - July 2022
SRM Abstract Deadline Extension
The SRM abstract deadline is being extended until Friday, October 11, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern due to the destruction and continued power outages in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and East Tennessee caused by Hurricane Helene.
Join the "80 for 80 Club"
The SSCI is pleased to announce a fundraising campaign entitled the "80 for 80 Club" in recognition of the 80th Anniversary of the SSCI in 2026. These funds will be used support the SSCI FAMe account to permanently endow eight research travel awards for the annual meeting.
We are asking for a donation of $800 over the next 18 months leading up to the celebration at SRM 2026 which will be held on February 26-28, 2026. Donors will be recognized at the annual meeting of the SSCI in 2025 and 2026 as well as on the website.
Members can join the club by making a single $800 contribution or in four installments - $200 now, $200 billed in February 2025, $200 billed in September 2025, and $200 billed in February 2026.
Please donate here on our website or log into your account to make an initial payment and designate it for the "80 for 80 Club".
New Initiative - SSCI Tinsley Harrison Scholars Program
We are seeking applications from physician-scientists at the following positions: senior Postdoctoral Fellows, Instructors, and first 5 years as Assistant Professor who primarily have a desire to pursue a research career. Scholars will participate in this innovative program as part of the Southern Regional Meeting (SRM) in New Orleans. Selected scholars will attend career development programming with division chiefs and leaders in academic medicine across subspecialties, present their original research, and be paired 1:1 with a mentor to help establish connections outside the scholar's home institution. Those accepted to the program will have their travel expenses (air fare, hotel and registration up to $1,500) reimbursed.
Fellow Nomination Process
The SSCI Membership Committee and Council have revised the Fellow nomination process to make it more streamlined. The deadline for nominations is April 15 and August 15. Information and online forms can be found on the Membership page.
Accepting New Members!
With three classifications of membership, now is the time to join our mission of supporting and mentoring the next generation of academicians.
SSCI Early Career Council - Request for Applications
Deadline October 15
The SSCI Early Career Council is seeking to add additional members to the Council.
