Program Overview

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Evidence-Based Drug Therapy Update

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 Details

• Date: May 7-8, 2026
• Location: 4831 Tanger Outlet Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29418

Conference Brochure

A conference brochure/agenda will be available shortly. Topics for the 2026 conference include:

• COPD Update 2026
• Asthma Update 2026
• Resistant Hypertension
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Update in Hospital Medicine
• Immunization Update 2026
• Medical Management of Obesity
• Substance Use Disorder
• Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) vs. metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)
• Geriatrics
• Hormone replacement therapy (Women's Health Update)
• Lipid management (less focused on clinical trials)/Hyperlipidemia
• Social determinants of health and primary care access in rural areas
• New Drug Update

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.

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.
• Application for continuing medical education credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credits is pending.
• The Medical University of South Carolina is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
• Most states accept CMEs that apply to a specific nursing specialty as nursing continuing education.

Cancellation Policy

A refund will be made upon written request prior to April 7, 2026, less a $100 cancellation fee.

Electronic Syllabus

The syllabus will be provided online. Information will be emailed to attendees the week prior to the conference so that they 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.

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.

Registration Information

• Early Bird (On/before 2/28/2026):
  • All In-Person Attendees: $500
  • All Virtual Attendees: $525
  • MUSC Students (In-Person or Virtual): $250
• Regular (on/after 3/1/2026):
  • All In-Person Attendees: $550
  • All Virtual Attendees: $575
  • MUSC Students (In-Person or Virtual): $275

Hotel Information

A block of rooms has 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.

Exhibitor Information

If you would like to be an exhibitor at this conference, please email the conference organizers to request an exhibitor information packet.