COVID-19 Resources

The SCMA has compiled state and federal resources to facilitate answers on COVID-19 for South Carolina physicians.

Learn More

Slow the Spread

As leaders of the health community here in South Carolina, the South Carolina Medical Association, the South Carolina Hospital Association and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina all strongly encourage you to do your part in slowing the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a face mask in public.

Learn More

Opioid Crisis

Through the Opioid Risk Prevention Partnership, SCMA is sharing resources to help physicians and clinical care teams facilitate conversations with patients who have acute pain, chronic pain, and addiction. The Partnership aims to support medical providers’ efforts to have conversations with patients about pain, and the appropriate use of alternatives to opioids in pain management.

Learn More

We are the physicians who care for South Carolina.

The South Carolina Medical Association is the largest physician organization in the state, representing more than 6,000 physicians, residents, and medical students.

Join Us

Membership

The South Carolina Medical Association is the only membership organization in South Carolina that represents physicians of all specialties and geographic locations.

Advocacy

The SCMA is the voice for South Carolina physicians. SCMA has a constant presence at the South Carolina State House and SCMA staff works methodically to guide SCMA members though statewide issues affecting the practice of medicine.

Education

The SCMA offers our members timely and resourceful educational sessions for maintaining compliance with CME requirements.

Online CME Courses

6th Edition - Approved Procedures for South Carolina Physicians Prescribing and Monitoring Controlled Substance

Category:

Downloadable

Credits:

2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

The purpose of this course is to provide clinicians who prescribe or distribute opioids with an appreciation for the complexities of opioid prescribing and drug diversion or misuse in order to provide the best possible patient care and to prevent a growing social problem.

More Info
View All Online CME Courses

Live CME Courses

There are currently no upcoming Live CME Courses available.

View All Live CME Courses

Save The Date

2022 SCMA Annual Meeting

April 21 – April 24, 2022

Marriott Spartanburg, South Carolina

Join your colleagues in Spartanburg, South Carolina for the 2022 SCMA Annual Meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 21 – Sunday, April 24, 2022. SCMA's Annual Meeting features the SCMA House of Delegates, educational events and more!

South Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons

July 8

Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach, SC

South Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting - Friday, July 8 - Sunday, July 10, 2022.

Learn More
View All Events

News

May 3, 2022

McMaster writes letter of support for CON repeal

"I believe that CON has become antiquated and ineffective in today’s modern free marketplace, much in the same way that rotary phones are no longer practical for telecommunication purposes. CON stifles entrepreneurship, capital investment, and competition, while limiting access and creating monopolies in South Carolina’s healthcare market," says Governor Henry McMaster.

Learn More

February 14, 2022

FDA Postpones Advisory Committee Meeting to Discuss Request for Authorization of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 6 Months Through 4 Years of Age

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been notified by Pfizer that new data have recently emerged regarding its emergency use authorization request for the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in children 6 months through 4 years of age.

Learn More

February 10, 2022

More Primary Care Docs Equals Higher COVID Vaccination Rates

Counties with a high number of primary care physicians (PCPs) had higher COVID-19 vaccination rates, a cross-sectional study found.

Learn More
View All News

Have Questions?

Contact Us

Become a Member.

Join Or Renew

Advertisement

Contact Us

Address

132 Westpark Blvd.
Columbia, SC
29210

Phone

803-798-6207
1-800-327-1021

Connect with us

Twitter Facebook
Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions

Copyright ©2022 South Carolina Medical Association Website by 37 Gears