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Welcome to the SSCI

The American Journal of the Medical SciencesWelcome 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".

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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.

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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.

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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.

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SSCI Early Career Council - Request for Applications

Deadline October 15

The SSCI Early Career Council is seeking to add additional members to the Council.

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SSCI Research Scholar Award

Applications due September 1, 2023

Information & Application

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Membership

Learn about the benefits of,
applying for, and renewing of
SSCI membership

Fund for
Academic Medicine

Donate and nurture the career
of a young scientist/educator

The AJMS

Official journal of the SSCI
publishes peer-reviewed
articles on a monthly basis

SSCI
Annual Awards

Recognizing outstanding
members & mentors

Visiting Professor
Program

SSCI's academic resource
for member institutions

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President's Corner

SSCI’s 2024 president is S. Calvin Thigpen, MD

SSCI's 2024 president is S. Calvin Thigpen, MD. Dr. Thigpen has been a member of the SSCI since January 2013 and a Councilor from 2019-2023. He served as Chair of the Membership Committee, guided the development of the SSCI's Early Career Council, and chaired the Career Advancement for the Clinician Educator workshops at the SRM since 2019, and was recognized as the SSCI's Mentor of the Year in the Post-Graduate Category at SRM 2022.

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The SSCI Thanks Its Sponsors

  • Elsevier sponsors The Southern Society for Clinical Investigation