In collaboration

Type of site

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Community Practice, Other

Southside Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia, was founded in 1967 as the Atlanta Southside Comprehensive Health Center. Over the past 57 years, it has been nationally recognized by the National Association of Community Health Centers for its exceptional primary healthcare delivery to medically underserved populations. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Southside Medical Center is committed to providing quality, affordable healthcare services, including primary care, dental, mental health, and substance abuse treatment, to address the diverse needs of its community. The center’s mission focuses on promoting health equity by tackling social determinants of health, such as access to care, education, and economic stability, thereby improving overall health outcomes in the Atlanta area.

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SMC is the first urban Federally-Qualified Health Center in the CTAC network.

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Site snapshot

1046 Ridge Avenue, SW
Atlanta, GA 30315

40,570 Patient Visits | TBC Clinical Rooms | TBC Employees

Patient population in catchment area

Principal Investigator and
site staff point of contact​

David Williams, MD

CEO, Southside Medical Centers; President, Ocean Management Services Organization

Michelle Brown, MPH

COO/Operational Lead, Ocean Management Services

mbrown@choice-aco.com

General site information

Clinical research investigator and staff demographics

Clinical research investigators

Languages spoken by research staff

  • English

Total number of total potential principal investigators

26-50

Key

New
Existing
  • Liver
  • Lung
  • Men’s Health
  • Mental Health & Behavioral Research
  • Muscle & Bone
  • Neurology, Stroke, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Parkinson’s Disease
  • Obesity & Weight Management
  • Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
  • Pain Control
  • Pregnancy & Obstetrics
  • Skin/Dermatology
  • Tobacco Addiction
  • Vision/Eye
  • Women’s Health
  • Other
  • Joined Practice Based Research Network

Clinical trial experience

Years of experience TBC
Phases of trials conducted N/A
Number of trials conducted in past 2 years <5 per year
Current rate of underrepresented participants in clinical research N/A
Average retention rates N/A

Clinical trial operations capabilities

Current research infrastructure

For internal approval of protocol

TBC

From receipt of trial materials to activation

TBC

Any prior FDA audit findings?

N/A
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Sites and locations

SMC has 12 locations within Fulton, DeKalb, Clayton, Gwinnett, Butts, and Spalding counties in Georgia.

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The Learning Phase includes:

  • Connecting Clinical Trial Sponsors: Bringing sponsors and local EQBMED-selected sites together to work as partners.
  • Sharing Key Learnings: Sharing important lessons learned from these partnerships.
  • Building Robust Infrastructure: Creating a strong support system that continues to support the growth and aspirations of local sites.