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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.

11/21/2025

Every year, the Charleston County Medical Society Foundation awards a limited number of $1,000 scholarships to Medical Students that can be used toward the costs of attending Medical School. To be eligible, you must be an active CCMS member (membership is FREE for students). Scholarships will be awarded at the CCMS Annual Meeting on January 15, 2026. Fill out the form below to apply.

Deadline to apply is 11/30/2025.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFWa8fBUPQjcMn0CG0Y515oTfBKhDIrScEDzSMEy3H8wDhNQ/viewform?usp=header

11/18/2025

Join your colleagues for our most anticipated event of the year- with key updates on South Carolina medicine, a powerful keynote on healthcare innovation, and connection with peers to grow referrals.

When: Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Hotel Indigo, 250 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Featured Speakers:
➡️ Dr. Michael Fang, Chief Strategy Officer for Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine’s Institute of AI in Medicine, will speaking about AI in medicine.
➡️ Updates from CCMS President, Dr. Kay Durst.
➡️ Henry "Fritz" Butehorn, III, MD, President of the South Carolina Medical Association, will be speaking about legislative updates.

Food and beverages will be served. The meeting is free for all active CCMS members. Guests are welcome for a fee of $35 + processing fees. If you're not yet a member or your membership has expired, join or renew now using the link below.

Please RSVP by December 31, 2025
https://www.cognitoforms.com/CharlestonCountyMedicalSociety/AnnualMeetingRegistration

11/13/2025

New research shows U.S. alcohol consumption has dropped to historic lows, a promising sign as awareness grows around the health risks of even moderate drinking.

In the latest issue of HealthLinks Magazine, Dr. Kay Durst, MD, FAAFP, Family Medicine physician and Charleston County Medical Society President, shares her perspective: “The more you can limit alcohol, the more it will help with your overall long-term health.”

Read the full article, “A Sobering Realization,” to learn how shifting cultural attitudes, improved research, and community education are helping more Americans choose healthier lifestyles.
🔗 https://healthlinkssc.com/addiction-recovery/us-alcohol-consumption-decline-health-risks/

11/11/2025

Join us for our most anticipated event of the year, Charleston County Medical Society 2026 Annual Meeting, an evening of insight, innovation, and connection!

Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. | Hotel Indigo | 250 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC

✨ Featured Highlights:
Dr. Michael Fang, Founder & CEO of Ryze Health — AI in Medicine
Dr. Kay Durst, CCMS President — Updates on Charleston County Medicine
Dr. Henry “Fritz” Butehorn, III, SCMA President — Legislative Updates

Enjoy food, beverages, and networking with fellow physicians to strengthen your connections and grow referrals.

-Free for active CCMS members
-Guests: $35 + processing fees
-Not a member yet? Join or renew today!

RSVP by December 31, 2025. Link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CharlestonCountyMedicalSociety/AnnualMeetingRegistration

11/06/2025

We’re so proud of our President-Elect, Dr. Justine DeCastro, for being named a Women in Health nominee!

Your leadership and dedication continue to inspire us all, thank you for everything you do to advance healthcare and empower others.

10/31/2025

Member Spotlight🌟

We’re proud to highlight Dr. Lee Yarbrough, a board-certified dermatologist and partner at Charleston Dermatology. Since 2009, Dr. Yarbrough has been dedicated to caring for patients across the Lowcountry, treating a wide range of skin conditions for both children and adults.

A Louisiana native, Dr. Yarbrough earned his degree in biomedical engineering from Texas A&M University, his medical degree from Louisiana State University, and completed his dermatology residency—serving as chief resident—at the Medical College of Virginia.

Outside the clinic, he enjoys live music, golf, and cheering on college football with his wife, Brooke, and their three children.

Join us in celebrating Dr. Yarbrough’s commitment to excellence in dermatologic care and his contributions to the Charleston medical community!

10/28/2025

✨ A look back at last year’s CCMS Annual Meeting!

We’re grateful for everyone who joined us and helped make it such a memorable event. Here’s to another year of advancing medicine together!

10/23/2025

Join us for our Annual Meeting, where members come together to connect, review accomplishments, and plan for the year ahead!

10/21/2025

Join Charleston County Medical Society and be part of a growing community of local medical professionals!

Follow us to stay updated on upcoming opportunities to connect, collaborate, and engage.

10/14/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Thaddeus J. Bell for being recognized in Charleston Magazine’s October issue as one of the 50 Most Influential People in the last 50 years!

Dr. Bell knows what it takes to close a gap and maintain a lead. As a family physician, founder of a rural health clinic in Cross, SC, and former director of the Office of Diversity at MUSC, he’s equally driven to address the wide gaps in health disparities, particularly for African Americans, who face higher rates of diabetes, heart disease, and limited access to care.

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10/10/2025

Celebrating 100 Years of the Robert Wilson Medical History Club!

Founded in 1925 by Dr. Robert Wilson, Dean of the College of Medicine at MUSC from 1908–1943, the club was created to inspire interest in the cultural and historical aspects of medicine, a tradition that continues today, a century later.

Dr. Wilson, remembered as “the Dean who saved MUSC,” guided the Medical College through turbulent times following the 1910 Flexner Report, which exposed major challenges in medical education nationwide. Through his persistence, diplomacy, and vision, he secured the college’s survival and state ownership, forever shaping its legacy.

10/07/2025

Member Spotlight ✨

Meet Heidi Williams, MD, a board-certified Plastic Surgeon with over two decades of dedication to her patients and community.

Dr. Williams specializes in breast and aesthetic surgery of the face and body, combining her surgical expertise with compassionate, patient-centered care. In 2002, she made Charleston her home, opening her private practice and later founding the Mount Pleasant Medispa, where she and her team continue to empower patients to feel their best.

We’re proud to spotlight Dr. Williams for her leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing medicine in Charleston and beyond.

Address

P. O. Box 21508
Charleston, SC
29413

Telephone

+18435773613

Website

http://www.charlestonmedicalsociety.org/

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