Our Mission
We champion physician advocacy, professional camaraderie, and elevated patient care through community outreach, legislative engagement, mentorship, and closing healthcare disparities.
Who Are We?
Founded in 1951, CCMS is a lineal descendant of the original county medical society—dedicated to uniting Charleston physicians across specialties and affiliations
Benefits of Membership!
Community Engagement
Join efforts on impactful initiatives, from improving health disparities to supporting school health programming.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with Charleston’s top physicians across diverse specialties in ways that drive referrals and meaningful partnerships.
Valuable Resources
Enjoy access to vetted resources for business solutions, wellness, marketing, and innovative advancements in medicine.
Professional Advocacy
Be informed about legislation at the local, state, and national levels that may impact your practice of medicine, and let your voice be heard as a part of a collective group.
Insights & Updates
Uniting Members, Maximizing Medical Care
Forging the Future of Medicine in Charleston
US Alcohol Use Hits Record Low Amid New Health Warnings
Read Our Latest Feature In HealthLinks Magazine
One of CCMS's Own- Charleston Magazine's 50 Most Influential People
Upcoming Events
CCMS Annual Meeting - The Future of Medicine
Highlights from Our 2025 Meeting
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, Founder and CEO of Ryze Health, will be 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.
Please RSVP by December 31, 2025
RSVP link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CharlestonCountyMedicalSociety/AnnualMeetingRegistration
Thanks to our sponsors who help make this event possible.
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Cheers to a bright and healthy 2026! From all of us that are a part of Charleston County Medical Society, thank you for an incredible year, we can’t wait to continue serving our community together in the year ahead!
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!
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.
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.
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 at scmamagazine.com!
A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors for making the 2026 Annual Meeting possible! Your support helps us connect, grow, and make an impact together. We couldn’t do it without you!
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.
Please RSVP by December 31, 2025
https://www.cognitoforms.com/CharlestonCountyMedicalSociety/AnnualMeetingRegistration
Mentorship Matters!
The Charleston County Medical Society Mentorship Program connects aspiring medical professionals with experienced physicians to build guidance, support, and lasting community. Through an easy online sign-up and a flexible structure, ranging from shadowing opportunities to virtual check-ins—mentees gain valuable real-world insight, while mentors enjoy the opportunity to give back.
Together, these meaningful connections help strengthen Charleston’s medical community across generations.
Learn more and get involved: Link in Bio!
