May 7-8, 2026
4831 Tanger Outlet Blvd
North Charleston, SC
Course Description
The Evidence-Based Drug Therapy Update is designed to assist primary care providers with the how, when and why to consider the application of new knowledge and/or new medications where appropriate based upon the evidence that is available at the time. Areas where considerable new information and/or medications have become available in the last year will be included in this update.
Statement of Purpose
Our primary goal is to provide these practitioners with the most appropriate, up-to-date, cost-effective and evidence based pharmacotherapy information so that they can apply this information to the care of their patients. Our overall goal is to assist these providers in obtaining the best patient oriented outcomes for their patients.
Conference Brochure
A conference brochure/agenda will be available shortly. Topics for the 2026 conference include the following:
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COPD Update 2026
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Asthma Update 2026
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Resistant Hypertension
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Type 2 Diabetes
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Update in Hospital Medicine
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Immunization Update 2026
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Medical Management of Obesity
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Substance Use Disorder
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Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) vs. metabolic dysfunction-associated steatoheaptitis (MASH)
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Geriatrics
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Hormone replacement therapy (Women's Health Update)
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Lipid management (less focused on clinical trials)/Hyperlipidemia
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Social determinants of health and primary care access in rural areas
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New Drug Update 2024-2025
Accreditation
The Medical University of South Carolina is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (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, 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.
Credit Designation
The Medical University of South Carolina designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.0 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 credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credits is pending.
Pharmacy Accreditation: The Medical university of South Carolina is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is eligible for ACPE credit; see final CPE activity announcement for specific details
Nursing Credit: 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 14.0 AMA PRA Category 1Credit(s)™.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: This continuing education activity awards a total of 14.0 PH (pharmacology hours). Hours are for controlled substances are TBD. PLEASE NOTE: For non-pharmacy attendees, 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.
Cancellations
A refund will be made upon written request prior to April 7, 2026, less a $100 cancellation fee. We reserve the right to cancel the program if necessary. Full registration fees will be refunded for canceled programs. The University cannot be responsible for reimbursement of airline or other transportation fares, hotel or rental car charges, including penalties.
Electronic Syllabus
In our efforts to “go green”, the syllabus will be provided online. Information will be emailed to you the week prior to the conference so that you may download/print a copy.
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 medical education activity, please call the Office of CME at 843-876-1925.
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 1 Credit(s)TM for each video. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Registration Information
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Early Bird
(On/before 2/28/2026) |
Regular
(on/after 3/1/2026) |
| All In-Person Attendees |
$500 |
$550 |
| All Virtual Attendees |
$525 |
$575 |
| MUSC Students (In-Person or Virtual) |
$250 |
$275 |
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.
No pre-registrations will be accepted after May 1, 2026. After this date, you must contact the Office of CME at 843-876-1925 to see if space is still available.
REGISTRATION METHODS
(Please use ONE of these methods to register. Do not mail if previously faxed or telephoned).
1. Mail registration form with check made out to “Medical University of South Carolina” or credit card information or credit card information to
MUSC Office of CME
96 Jonathan Lucas Street,HE601, MSC 754,
Charleston, SC, 29425
2. Telephone: (843) 876-1925 – Registration by credit card only
3. Complete Registration through the Online Registration Portal
Accommodations
Crowne Plaza Hotel
4831 Tanger Outlet Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29418
A block of rooms have been reserved at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at the discounted rate of $159.00, plus 14% tax. This special rate will be offered until Monday, April 6, 2026.To book your Hotel Reservations by phone, call 843-744-4422 or Toll Free 877-747-7301 and reference group “Evidence Based Drug Therapy”. To book your hotel reservations online, visit the following link:
Evidence Based Drug Therapy Direct Booking Link
