27th Annual Frontiers in Pediatrics

December 6-8, 2024
Hyatt Place Hotel
Charleston, SC

Conference Description

The Division of General Pediatrics, MUSC - Department of Pediatrics, is pleased to present a three-day Continuing Medical Education Course designed to meet the needs of pediatric primary care practitioners, including Pediatricians, Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and PAs.

Conference Faculty & Schedule

The conference schedule can be found on the conference brochure.  Topics for this year's conference include but are not limited to ADHD, Appendicitis, Constipation, Dermatology, Drug Development, Diabetes Type 1 & Type 2, Evaluation & Treatment of Concussions, Heart Murmur, New Drug Update, Nutrition, Palliative Care, POTS, Psychopharmacology, RSV Prevention, Sports Medicine. 

Online Syllabus

The syllabus will be provided online during the conference, and for up to 30 days after the conference ends. Information will be emailed to you a few days prior to the conference so that you may download a copy.

Credit Designation

The Medical University of South Carolina designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP: Application for Continuing Medical Education credits has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credits is pending.

Nurses: Most states accept CMEs that apply to a specific nursing specialty as nursing continuing education. Please check with your respective State Board of Nursing to ascertain the equivalent number of contact hours offered for 16.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

PLEASE NOTE: You now receive your CME and CEU credits online! After the conference, you will be emailed instructions and a link to claim your credit online and print your credit certificate. On the registration form, please provide the email address that you actively use to ensure that you receive these important emails.

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, reselling, 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.

Accreditation

The Medical University of South Carolina is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Access to Recorded Presentations

The MUSC Office of CME, with the permission of each speaker, will be recording each presentation of the conference. The videos will be posted online after the conference and be available for those who are not able to live stream the entire conference. Viewing the videos will offer the same amount of CME credit and can be viewed for up to 14 days following the posting date. The non-refundable fee for this service is $100.00 and is only available to individuals registered for the conference. Access to the videos will be granted to attendees who purchase this option in advance of the conference.

Credit Designation: The Medical University of South Carolina designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™ for each video. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Americans with Disabilities Act

It is the policy of the Medical University of South Carolina not to discriminate against any person on the basis of disabilities. If you feel you need services or the auxiliary aids mentioned in this act in order to fully participate in this continuing education activity, please call the Office of Continuing Medical Education at (843) 876-1925, or attach a note to your registration.

Registration Fee

Early         Regular

In-person Attendance                                                 $525               $575

Virtual Attendance                                                      $575               $625

Access to Recorded Videos (Optional)                    $100               $100

Early registration fees apply if registration is received on or before September 30, 2024.

The fee for in-person attendance includes tuition, breaks, online syllabus and certificates of attendance. The fee for live streaming the meeting includes tuition, online syllabus, and certificates of attendance.  The fee for virtual attendance is higher due to the added cost of offering a virtual program.

Please make your check payable to Medical University of South Carolina and mail with the registration form included in this brochure to: Heidi Callahan, MUSC Office of CME, 96 Jonathan Lucas Street, HE601, MSC 754, Charleston, SC 29425

Exhibitor Information

If your company is interested in exhibiting at 26th Annual Frontiers in Pediatrics, please email the MUSC Office of CME at cmeoffice@musc.edu and someone will be in touch with more information. 

Pandemic Uncertainty

The lack of certainty about the future trajectory of the pandemic makes it difficult to make an informed decision about almost everything.  With this in mind, we have listed some key points to consider as you decide between the in-person registration and the virtual registration:

While masks are currently* not required, we encourage the use of masks for individuals at risk of complications from COVID-19, including older adults and individuals who are immunocompromised or who have pre-existing conditions. If a mask is worn, it should fit well around the nose and mouth. Cloth masks are not recommended unless they are covering a surgical mask underneath.

We will not be offering COVID testing onsite at the conference. If you are traveling internationally, please refer to the CDC Requirements for International Travelers prior to making your arrangements. For everyone flying to Charleston, we suggest purchasing travel insurance in the event your trip is cancelled.

* New mask mandates may be implemented in the future as indicated to protect the health of our community.

Cancellation

A refund will be made upon written request prior to November 5, 2024; however, $100 will be retained for administrative costs. No refunds will be made after November 5, 2024. We reserve the right to cancel the program if necessary. Full registration fees will be refunded for canceled programs. By registering for this conference, you agree to this cancellation policy.

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

Hotel Information

The Hyatt Hotel
460 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 414-4900

The Hyatt Place Hotel, is only a few blocks from the Charleston Visitor Center, South Carolina Aquarium, restaurants, boutiques, galleries, museums, antique shops and night life. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Place Charleston, 560 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403. The conference rate is $209++ and the room block for conference registrants will be held until Monday, November 4, 2024. The room block may fill prior to November 4, 2024 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 27th Annual Frontiers in Pediatrics Conference. You can also make your reservations by going to the following link:

Online Booking: MUSC Frontiers in Pediatrics (hyatt.com)

Online Booking Code: G-FRIP

Parking: Valet parking at the hotel is available at $42.00 plus tax, per day with unlimited in and out privileges. Self-parking is available at $20.00 per day for a 24-hour period, without in and out privileges. Self-parking is located in the Charleston County Municipal Parking Garage next to the hotel and charges are paid directly to PMC Parking System, which manages the garage. Rates are subject to change with notice.