Southern Society for
Clinical Investigation

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Mission Statement

The Southern Society for Clinical Investigation is dedicated to the advancement of medical research and the exchange of knowledge, information and ideas. Its members are committed to mentoring future generations of medical investigators and promoting careers in academic medicine.

Our Vision

The Southern Society for Clinical Investigation will be recognized as the premier regional society supporting the advancement of medical research by sponsoring an annual meeting, recognizing excellence in academic medicine, developing programs specifically to support young medical investigators, and publishing The American Journal of the Medical Sciences.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The Southern Society for Clinical Investigation is committed to the development and support of a diverse and inclusive academic workforce in the health sciences.

About the SSCI - Brief History

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Southern Regional Meeting

Jointly Provided by Tulane University Health Sciences Center

The Southern Regional Meeting (SRM) is a joint achievement, sponsored by the SSCI and its partnering organizations.

About the SRM
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The President’s Corner

SSCI's 2026 President is Victor J. Thannickal, MD. Dr. Thannickal is Professor & Harry B. Greenberg Chair of Medicine of the John W. Deming Department of Medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Thannickal has been a Fellow of the SSCI since 2012 and served as a Councilor from 2021-2025. He is on the Publications Committee, Development Committee, Tinsley Harrison Scholars Committee, and Chair of the Program Committee.

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Dr. Thannickal’s Bio

The Fund for Academic Medicine

The Fund for Academic Medicine (FAMe) was established to support trainees and junior faculty in internal medicine by promoting medical education, research, and other academic endeavors designed to advance health and health equality.

Academic leaders from 68 institutions in the Southeast and other regions have come together to work towards this goal.

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