Sydenstricker Society

Founded November 11, 1971
Resurrected January 18, 2007

"Though for no other cause, yet for this; that posterity may know
we have not loosely through silence permitted things to pass away..."

 

Founders:

Dr. Joseph P. Bailey, Jr. - Rheumatology
Dr. Richard L. Magruder – Rheumatology
Dr. Henry G. Mealing, Jr. – Rheumatology
Dr. William A. Speir, Jr.- Pulmonary
Dr. George R. Spooner, III – Nephrology

 

 

 

 

Over the past few years, the Medical College of Georgia has undergone dramatic changes, so we can better treat our patients and train the future physicians of Georgia, and the enrichment provides the opportunity to conduct research at the highest level. The campus  is expanding to accept more students and trainees.    Research amongst our faculty and trainees has grown exponentially, and we are  increasingly recognized for our efforts at the national level.  Our goal is to become one of the premiere academic medical centers for state of the art clinical care, medical research, and medical education, in the country. The Department of Medicine is helping to lead the way, with new leadership and faculty, novel clinical programs and  heavy  investments in research and education.

 

Nevertheless, we also embrace the importance of celebrating our past. To this end, the  Sydenstricker Society was revived. Virgil P. Sydenstricker was a leader in American Medicine and Departmental Chairman for 30 years.  The Society’s charter is to create collegiality among former and present members of the Department, foster collaboration with the community, and provide educational opportunities for all. This is accomplished through support of a yearly lecture by a national leader, and funding for our house officers to present their research at major national and regional meetings. This year’s invitee was Dr. Malcolm Cox, Carl W. Walter Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Chief Academic Affiliations Office, Veteran’s Health Administration.  Additionally, some of our trainees were supported by the Society to present their research at major regional and national meetings.  Overall support for these endeavors has had tremendous impact on both trainee development, institutional exposure and medical advancement.

 

To keep up the momentum, we need your continued support, through contributions to the Society,  to produce the annual meeting and so our young physician investigators will have the opportunity to present their work on the national stage. These are exciting times at MCG, and we encourage you to help us grow and be  part of  our  future.

 

To become a member please donate to the ‘Georgia’s Health Sciences University Foundation’, ’ designated for Sydenstricker Society, to the: Medical College of Georgia, Department of Medicine, ATTN: Cheryl Wilson, BI5076, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912-3100. Annual membership dues are $100, however additional contributions are certainly welcome  Thank you for your support..

 

Sincerely,

Michael Madaio, M.D.

Chair, Department of Medicine

Speakers who have presented for meetings:

 Dr. Joseph P. Bailey, Jr.        "History of the Sydenstricker Society"

 Associate Dean for Clinical Sciences Emeritus

 Medical College of Georgia

 

  Dr.L. Lee Hamm, F.A.C.P.   "Lessons from Katrina for Health Care and Medical Education"

 Huberwald Professor and Vice-Chairman of Medicine, and Chief of Nephrology and Hypertension

 Tulane University School of Medicine

 

 Dr. Malcom Cox, Jr.              "Medical Education at the Crossroads: Seizing the Opportunity"

 Carl W.Walter Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

 Chief Academic Affiliations Office, Veterans Health Administration