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
Highlights From the CCMS Annual Meeting: Leadership, AI, and Policy
Uniting Members, Maximizing Medical Care
Forging the Future of Medicine in Charleston
Read Our Latest Feature In HealthLinks Magazine
One of CCMS's Own- Charleston Magazine's 50 Most Influential People
Keep up with us in Social Media
Spotlight on Women in Health! ✨ Dr. Justine DeCastro, MD, President of the Charleston County Medical Society, is recognized for her incredible leadership and dedication to advancing healthcare in our community.
Check out her feature in HealthLinks: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/1017211613/68/
Congratulations to our 2026 Medical Student Scholarship Winners, Jaimeen Shah and Ashley Choi!
Your hard work and dedication truly deserve this recognition!
Thank You to Our Sponsors Events like our Annual Meeting would not be possible without the generous support of our partners. We want to extend a sincere thank you to the sponsors who helped make the evening a success:
-HealthLinks Marketing
-Fulcrum Risk Solutions
-United Community Bank
-890 Capital
Their commitment to the medical community allows us to host high-quality events and continue our mission of support and advocacy.
Highlights from the CCMS Annual Meeting✨
On January 15th, the Charleston County Medical Society came together for an evening focused on leadership, innovation, and the future of medicine. From reflecting on a strong year of progress under outgoing President Dr. Kay Durst to welcoming Dr. Justine DeCastro as our new President, the night marked both gratitude and momentum.
Attendees gained valuable insights into the evolving role of AI in medicine from Dr. Michael Fang, received important legislative updates from SCMA President Dr. Fritz Butehorn, and joined us in honoring dedicated board members Dr. Marcelo Hochman and Dr. James Tolley for their years of service.
With new leadership, forward-looking conversations, and a shared commitment to connection, among physicians, with patients, and within our profession—CCMS is poised for an impactful year ahead. Thank you to our sponsors and all who joined us in shaping the future of our medical community.
Thank you, Kay Durst, M.D., for your dedicated leadership and lasting impact on CCMS.
We’re proud to welcome Justine DeCastro, M.D. as the new Immediate President of CCMS, your time to shine! ✨
🎥 More content from the CCMS Annual Meeting coming soon. Stay tuned!
Reminder!
The CCMS Annual Meeting is happening this Thursday as we come together to discuss The Future of Medicine.
-Thursday, January 15, 2026
-6:00 p.m.
-Hotel Indigo: 250 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
We look forward to connecting with our medical community, see you there!
One week to go! ⏳
As we count down to the Charleston County Medical Society Annual Meeting, we’re looking back at highlights from last year, an evening of connection, collaboration, and celebrating the physicians who make a difference across the Lowcountry.
Join us next week as we come together once again to share ideas, strengthen our community, and shape the year ahead. We look forward to seeing you there.
✨ CCMS Annual Meeting | Save the Date ✨
Join your colleagues for our most anticipated event of the year—an evening of insight, innovation, and connection. Stay informed on key updates impacting South Carolina medicine, hear a powerful keynote on healthcare innovation and AI, and connect with peers to strengthen referrals and relationships.
📅 When: Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Hotel Indigo, Mount Pleasant
🎤 Featured Speakers:
• Dr. Michael Fang – Medical Technology & AI
• Dr. Fritz Butehorn – SC legislative updates affecting physicians
• Dr. Kay Durst – CCMS year-in-review
• Dr. Justine DeCastro – A look ahead at the year to come
🍽️ Food & beverages provided
✔️ Free for active CCMS members
👥 Guests welcome: $35 + processing fees
Not a member or need to renew? Register and join below ⬇️
🔗 https://www.cognitoforms.com/CharlestonCountyMedicalSociety/AnnualMeetingRegistration
