South Carolina Osteopathic Medical Society

01/01/2026

As we welcome the New Year, SCOMS thanks you for your unwavering dedication to your patients, your colleagues, and your communities.

The past year has brought continued challenges and constant change, yet you have met each day with professionalism, compassion, and resilience. Your commitment to excellence in patient care does not go unnoticed, and it remains the foundation of the trust placed in our profession.

As we look ahead, may the New Year bring renewed energy, good health, professional fulfillment, and moments of well-deserved rest. We look forward to supporting you through continued education, advocacy, and opportunities to connect with fellow physicians in the year ahead.

On behalf of SCOMS, thank you for all that you do. We wish you and your families a healthy, peaceful, and successful New Year.

12/25/2025

The SCOMS team extends its warmest holiday wishes to our members. This season is a time for reflection, gratitude, and connection—and we are truly thankful for your dedication to medicine, your commitment to service, and your continued engagement with our society.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a healthy, successful New Year.

12/24/2025

FDA Approves First At-Home Brain Stimulation Device for Treatment of Depression

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an at-home brain stimulation device intended to treat major depressive disorder in adults.1 This device, FL-100 from Flow Neuroscience, is the first of its kind to be approved in the U.S.

A groundbreaking at-home brain stimulation device gains FDA approval, offering hope for adults with major depressive disorder through innovative treatment.

12/24/2025

Agenda Now Available: 2026 SCOMS Winter CME Conference

The South Carolina Osteopathic Medical Society is pleased to announce the agenda for its 2026 SCOMS Winter CME Conference. You can earn up to 21 hours of AOA 1-A CME credit for a little as $495.00!

The program offers a robust lineup of timely, evidence-based sessions designed to support your clinical practice, professional growth, and continuing medical education needs. Attendees can expect engaging presentations from expert faculty, practical takeaways, and opportunities for meaningful discussion and networking with colleagues.

We encourage you to review the agenda and begin planning your participation.

👉 View the full agenda.

👉 Early Bird Registration Rates end January 16 so Register Now!

👉 Hotel rates are $199 per night at the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort. Make your Hotel Reservations before January 19 online or by calling 1-800-843-6664. Ask for the group code 021326SCOMS.

Thank you for your continued support of SCOMS. We look forward to welcoming you to the 2026 Winter CME Conference.

https://www.scdos.org/2026-winter-cme-conference

12/23/2025

Welcome New SCOMS Member!

Dr. Mark Doran is an emergency medicine physician and the Assistant Director - Department of Emergency Medicine and Site Lead for -Piedmont Free Standing Emergency Department. He received his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in emergency medicine at Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey Residency Hospital.

12/20/2025

The AOA is offering an on-demand CME webinar entitled, “Strategies for Enhancing Healthcare Providers’ Preparedness: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Immunization Updates for Older Adult Populations” for physicians to learn how to apply FDA-approved and CDC-recommended RSV prevention strategies for adults 50 and older at increased risk of severe illness. Earn 1.0 AOA 1-A CME Credit. To sign up, visit https://bit.ly/3KLRwN2.

12/19/2025

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an at-home brain stimulation device intended to treat major depressive disorder in adults.1 This device, FL-100 from Flow Neuroscience, is the first of its kind to be approved in the U.S.

A groundbreaking at-home brain stimulation device gains FDA approval, offering hope for adults with major depressive disorder through innovative treatment.

12/18/2025

The South Carolina Osteopathic Medical Society wishes to thank the following sponsors of its 2026 Winter CME Conference, which will be held Feb. 13 - 15 at the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort. Visit www.scods.org more details and to register for the conference!

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas
The Tyger River Group at Morgan Stanley
CenterWell
HCA/Summerville Family Medicine Residency
MedTech International Group
McLeod Internal Medical Residency Program
S.C. AHEC
S.C. Department of Public Health
Southeastern Telehealth Resource Center
Spartanburg Medical Center
University of South Carolina Brain Health

12/17/2025

American Osteopathic Association file class action lawsuit against American Board of Internal Medicine program director requirements.

12/17/2025

The Cologuard Plus™ test is intended to screen adults 45 and older at average risk for colorectal cancer (CRC). Rx only. See more at [https://exas.co/bs2tjh]. Learn more about the enhanced performance of the FDA-approved Cologuard Plus test and how it can help with early CRC and precancer detection.

12/15/2025

Welcome New SCOMS Member!

Dr. Hania B. Bednarski is a general surgeon at Serenity Surgery and Wellness in Myrtle Beach. She received her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her general surgery residency at Touro University - Far Rockaway, NY. She later completed fellowships in Hand and Reconstructive Surgery and Breast Oncoplastic Surgery.

12/10/2025

Welcome New SCOMS Member!

Dr. Michael Slisz works at Novant Health Huntersville - Administration in Huntersville, NC with other offices in Charlotte, NC. He received his medical degree from New York Institute of Technology / Old Westbury in 2013 and is board certified in Emergency Medicine. He is affiliated with Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center.