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The local unit of the South Carolina Medical Association In this capacity it continued to function until 1951.

The Charleston County Medical Society (CCMS), founded in 1951, is a lineal descendant of the first medical society of the state, the Medical Society of South Carolina (MSSC). This older society was established in Charleston in 1789 with a view to developing a statewide membership. In 1848 it became one of the component district societies, which made up the South Carolina Medical Association (SCMA). When the districts of the state were divided into counties, the Medical Society of South Carolina assumed the status of a county society. In that year the complexities of managing Roper Hospital, which it owned, had become sufficiently great enough that a new and independent group dedicated entirely to the organizational affairs of physicians and their patients was needed. The Charleston County Medical Society was created for that purpose and replaced the older society as the local unit of the South Carolina Medical Association while the Medical Society of South Carolina has continued to operate Roper Hospital, The SCMA is, in turn, a component of the American Medical Association (AMA). Thus it is through the local, state, and national associations that individual physicians are represented in their efforts to improve medical care to their patients.

01/29/2026

Spotlight on Women in Health! ✨ Dr. Justine DeCastro, MD, President of the Charleston County Medical Society, is recognized for her incredible leadership and dedication to advancing healthcare in our community.

Check out her feature in HealthLinks: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/1017211613/68/

01/27/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Medical Student Scholarship Winners, Jaimeen Shah and Ashley Choi!

Your hard work and dedication truly deserve this recognition!

01/23/2026

Thank You to Our Sponsors Events like our Annual Meeting would not be possible without the generous support of our partners. We want to extend a sincere thank you to the sponsors who helped make the evening a success:
-HealthLinks Marketing
-Fulcrum Risk Solutions
-United Community Bank
-890 Capital

Their commitment to the medical community allows us to host high-quality events and continue our mission of support and advocacy.

01/21/2026

Highlights from the CCMS Annual Meeting✨

On January 15th, the Charleston County Medical Society came together for an evening focused on leadership, innovation, and the future of medicine. From reflecting on a strong year of progress under outgoing President Dr. Kay Durst to welcoming Dr. Justine DeCastro as our new President, the night marked both gratitude and momentum.

Attendees gained valuable insights into the evolving role of AI in medicine from Dr. Michael Fang, received important legislative updates from SCMA President Dr. Fritz Butehorn, and joined us in honoring dedicated board members Dr. Marcelo Hochman and Dr. James Tolley for their years of service.

With new leadership, forward-looking conversations, and a shared commitment to connection, among physicians, with patients, and within our profession—CCMS is poised for an impactful year ahead. Thank you to our sponsors and all who joined us in shaping the future of our medical community.

01/16/2026

Thank you, Kay Durst, M.D., for your dedicated leadership and lasting impact on CCMS.

We’re proud to welcome Justine DeCastro, M.D. as the new Immediate President of CCMS, your time to shine! ✨

🎥 More content from the CCMS Annual Meeting coming soon. Stay tuned!

01/13/2026

Reminder!
The CCMS Annual Meeting is happening this Thursday as we come together to discuss The Future of Medicine.

-Thursday, January 15, 2026
-6:00 p.m.
-Hotel Indigo: 250 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

We look forward to connecting with our medical community, see you there!

01/08/2026

One week to go! ⏳

As we count down to the Charleston County Medical Society Annual Meeting, we’re looking back at highlights from last year, an evening of connection, collaboration, and celebrating the physicians who make a difference across the Lowcountry.

Join us next week as we come together once again to share ideas, strengthen our community, and shape the year ahead. We look forward to seeing you there.

01/06/2026

✨ CCMS Annual Meeting | Save the Date ✨

Join your colleagues for our most anticipated event of the year—an evening of insight, innovation, and connection. Stay informed on key updates impacting South Carolina medicine, hear a powerful keynote on healthcare innovation and AI, and connect with peers to strengthen referrals and relationships.

📅 When: Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Hotel Indigo, Mount Pleasant

🎤 Featured Speakers:
• Dr. Michael Fang – Medical Technology & AI
• Dr. Fritz Butehorn – SC legislative updates affecting physicians
• Dr. Kay Durst – CCMS year-in-review
• Dr. Justine DeCastro – A look ahead at the year to come

🍽️ Food & beverages provided
✔️ Free for active CCMS members
👥 Guests welcome: $35 + processing fees

Not a member or need to renew? Register and join below ⬇️
🔗 https://www.cognitoforms.com/CharlestonCountyMedicalSociety/AnnualMeetingRegistration

12/30/2025

2025 was an incredible year for CCMS! From our Annual Meeting to physician networking events and raising awareness in our community, we celebrated collaboration, growth, and impact. Here’s to continuing the momentum in 2026!

12/25/2025

Wishing you a joyful holiday season from all of us at Charleston County Medical Society! May your holidays be filled with peace, happiness, and good health.

12/23/2025

The Charleston County Medical Society extends sincere thanks to our outgoing board members for their years of service, leadership, and dedication to our local physician community. Their thoughtful guidance and commitment to advancing medicine in Charleston County have helped strengthen our Society and support physicians across every stage of practice.

12/18/2025

The Charleston County Medical Society was recently featured in SCMA Magazine, the official publication of the South Carolina Medical Association, which is delivered directly to physicians across the state. The feature highlights CCMS’s leadership in uniting physicians, advancing community health initiatives, and supporting both patients and providers throughout Charleston County and beyond.

Read Our Latest Feature in SCMA Magazine! Link: https://scmamagazine.com/scma-magazine/november-2025/

Address

P. O. Box 21508
Charleston, SC
29413

Telephone

+18435773613

Website

http://www.charlestonmedicalsociety.org/

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