South Carolina Rheumatism Society Annual Meeting

April 10-12, 2026

Hyatt Place Hotel
560 King Street
Charleston, SC

Conference Brochure

2026 SC Rheumatism Society Annual Meeting current Brochure and agenda can be found here. 

Credit Designation

The Medical University of South Carolina designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 11.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participants completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. For those interested in receiving MOC, the MOC assessment will be held at the end of each day and will last no more than 15 minutes each day.

Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Medical University of South Carolina, and the South Carolina Rheumatism Society. The Medical University of South Carolina is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Disclosure

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, anyone involved in planning or presenting this educational activity will be required to disclose any financial relationships with any ineligible companies. An ineligible company is any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re‐selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Any financial relationships with these ineligible companies have been mitigated by the MUSC Office of CME. Speakers who incorporate information about off-label or investigational use of drugs or devices will be asked to disclose that information at the beginning of their presentation.

Registration

Annual Meeting Registration fee includes continental breakfasts, breaks, course syllabus and credit processing.

(Please use ONE of these methods to register.  Do not mail if previously faxed or telephoned).

Registration Methods 

Please use ONE of these methods to register. Do not mail if previously faxed or telephoned.

Mail registration form with check made out to “Medical University of South Carolina” or credit card information to:
Heidi Callahan
MUSC Office of CME
96 Jonathan Lucas Street
HE 601, MSC 754
Charleston, SC, 29425

Telephone: (843) 876-1925 – Registration by credit card only

Fax:  Registration form (credit card only) faxed to 843-876-1931

Email: Registration form (credit card only) emailed to cmeoffice@musc.edu

Online: Online Registration Portal - TBA

Cancellation

A refund for conference registration will be made upon written request prior to February 21, 2025; however, $75 will be retained for administrative costs. No refunds will be made after February 21, 2025. We reserve the right to cancel the program if necessary. Full registration fees will be refunded for canceled programs. The Medical University cannot be responsible for reimbursement of airline or other transportation fees, hotel or rental car charges, including penalties. By registering for this conference, you acknowledge and agree to this cancellation policy.

Americans with Disabilities Act

If you feel you need services or the auxiliary aids mentioned in this act in order to fully participate in this continuing medical education activity, please call the Office of CME at (843) 876-1925 or attach a note to your registration.

Accommodations

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Place Charleston, 560 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403. The conference rate is $319.00 and the room block for Society registrants will be held until Monday March 9, 2026. The room block may fill prior to March 9, 2026 and availability cannot be guaranteed. We suggest you make your reservation as soon as possible. To make your reservation, please call the hotel at 1-800-993-4751 and reference the SC Rheumatism Society Annual Meeting. You can also make your reservations by going to the following link: 

South Carolina Rheumatism Society

  Parking: Current Parking fees per day are as follows: Valet Parking rate is currently $48.00 per day & will be charged to individual guest rooms on a nightly basis. Self-parking is located in the Charleston County Municipal Parking Garage located behind the Hotel. Self-parking is a separate charge paid directly to the garage upon exiting. Current fee is $24.00 per day, and subject to change. 

Make your hotel reservation before March 9!