2025 Neonatal Pharmacology Conference - Incorporating Evidence-Based Practice into Clinical Decision Making

November 12-14, 2025
The Hyatt Place Historic District
560 King Street 
Charleston, SC

Conference Description

The need for evidenced-based practice in neonatology is increasingly important as clinical decisions and treatments are made. The conference is designed to help NICU professionals including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse managers and experienced staff nurses make those decisions. The goal of the conference is to share evidence-based approaches in the care of the neonate.

2025 Conference Topics

• Antiepileptics in the NICU
•  Congenital CMV
• Provider Role in the Opioid Epidemic
• NANO Trial; GUT Microbiome in Infants with and without NEC
• Maternal Depression/Treatment and the Impact on the Newborn
• End of Life/Palliative Care in the NICU
• Mystery Case
• PAFRs/Bival
• GER/GERD Treatment in Newborns
• Opioid Addiction Treatment in Moms and the effects on the Fetus/Neonate
• Transfusions/NEC Feeding
• Caffeine Therapy
• Vaccine Hesitancy/Emerging Old Diseases
• Medication Safety
• Neonatal Kidney Disease & Treatments
• Medications for Infants with Chronic BPD

Conference Schedule

A full schedule for the conference can be found on the
2025 Neonatal Pharmacology Conference Brochure

Online Syllabus

The conference syllabus will be provided online. Information will be emailed to you the week 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 20.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing Credit: This activity has been submitted to Lowcountry AHEC for approval to award contact hours.  Lowcountry AHEC is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: This continuing education activity awards 20.00 PH (pharmacology hours). Hours for controlled substances are TBD.  

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 College of Medicine 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 $150.00 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 Fees 

Early Bird  Regular
(on or by 8/29/2025) (after 8/29/2025)

FULL CONFERENCE

In Person Attendance $500 $550
Virtual Attendance $550 $600

DAILY RATES

In Person Wednesday $225 $250
Virtual Wednesday $250 $275

In Person Thursday $225 $250
Virtual Thursday $250 $275

In Person Friday $150 $175
Virtual Friday $165 $175

Cancellation

A refund will be made upon written request prior to October 12, 2025; however, $100 will be retained for administrative costs. No refunds will be made after October 12, 2025. 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:

Monica Conetta
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: (843) 876-1931 – Registration by credit card only

Email: cmeoffice@musc.edu

Online: Conference Registration

Hotel Information

The Hyatt Place Historic District
560 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 414-4900

Nestled in the heart of Charleston’s Upper King Historic District between the Restaurant District and Museum Row, Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District offers a rooftop bar, restaurants, and exceptional service close to some of the most popular things to do in Charleston. Return to our spacious rooms to relax and spend a beautiful evening at our rooftop bar offering more than 40 craft beers and stunning city views. The Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District has all the amenities you need for a luxurious stay. Special group rates start at $239.00, plus tax, and destination fee, per night. A limited number of guest rooms have been reserved and are being offered on a first come, first serve basis. The room block will be held until Thursday, October 9, 2025 however the room block may be filled prior to this date. In such a case, neither the group rate nor guest room availability can be guaranteed. Therefore, we recommend you make your reservation as soon as possible. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at 877-803-7534 and identifying yourself as a participant in this meeting, or by following the online directions below:

Link for online reservations:

Online Booking Link:  MUSC Neonatal Pharmacology Conference   
Online Booking Code:  G-PHAR    

Parking:

Self-Parking Lot Rates: The Garage is a public garage owned and operated by the City of Charleston, not the Hyatt Hotels. Rates are $3.00 per hour per day (until Midnight). Max Payment is $24.00 At Midnight the clock starts again at $3.00 per hour (a 1-night stay can cost $48.00) Guests must pay for garage directly, the hotel does NOT take payments If leaving and returning the clock starts over at $3.00 per hour

Valet Parking Rates: Valet Parking is $49.00 per overnight with unlimited in and out privileges Valet does not park in the garage, an off-site parking lot is utilized.

Street Parking: Traffic enforcement monitors parking meters regularly, towing can occur for unpaid parking and for street closures that take place on the weekends on King Street.