Strategic Outreach Service (SOS)
About
The mission of the Strategic Outreach Service (SOS) is to market and reach out to Madigan staff and external research organizations regarding Department of Clinical Investigation (DCI) services and collaborative research opportunities within Madigan and Regional Health Command - Pacific. SOS team members support investigators initiating extramural research collaborations, clerkship of laboratory trainees, and coordination of DCI-sponsored events.
Capabilities
SOS efforts encompass training and educational events. It communicates and disseminates research-related information. SOS surveys and addresses research-related needs and opportunities.
Annual Madigan Research Day
DCI hosts the Colonel Pat C. Kelly Madigan Research Day on the first Friday in May. This day showcases the best of Madigan's research and scholarly activity through podium and poster presentations, manuscripts, and honorary award competitions. The event features the Major General Jack K. Gamble memorial lecture.
Applied Research Training Course
Research at Madigan Seminar: is offered by DCI in partnership with the Faculty Development Fellows. The event is scheduled annually in the Fall on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. It is designed for novice investigators and experienced researchers who might be new to Madigan but can share their expertise. The Seminar covers a basic overview of the information that helps investigators understand and conduct meaningful research. Topics include formulating the research question, study design, writing for publication/abstract, services, and other selected topics.