Cardiovascular Summit at Kiawah - 2026

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 4:00 PM - Sunday, July 19, 2026, 1:00 PM, Kiawah Island - West Beach Conference Center, Two Shipwatch Rd, Kiawah, SC

REGISTRATION PRICING: 

• AU Faculty Presenter (2 presentations) - $1560.00

• AU Faculty Presenter (1 presentation) - $1050.00

• Physician (entire conference) - $499.00

• Non-Physician (entire conference) - $349.00

• Exhibitor/Vendor Representative (2 per company with paid sponsorship) – FREE

PRE-CONFERENCE BADGE PICKUP & REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE THE DAY BEFORE THE CONFERENCE ON JULY 15TH FROM 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (20.00 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (20.00 hours), Non-Physician Credit For Attending An AMA PRA Category 1 Event (20.00 hours)

This four-day CME event will highlight advances in cardiovascular medicine and is designed for practicing Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers who care for patients with cardiovascular disease. The course will address various therapeutic, percutaneous and surgical interventions available for cardiovascular disease. Attendees will gain knowledge of current tertiary heart and cardiovascular care.

1. Develop a systematic approach to evaluating acute cardiac symptoms including palpitations, syncope, and chest pain from initial assessment to appropriate referral.
2. Apply current evidence-based strategies for cardiovascular risk factor management including hypertension, lipid disorders, and preventive cardiology interventions.
3. Implement contemporary management strategies for atrial fibrillation including rate control, rhythm control, anticoagulation, and risk factor modification.
4. Recognize signs of heart failure progression in both preserved and reduced ejection fraction and coordinate appropriate specialist care for advanced therapies.
5. Utilize advanced diagnostic modalities including coronary CTA, EKG pattern recognition, and artificial intelligence tools to enhance clinical decision-making.
6. Apply current diagnostic and treatment algorithms for valvular heart disease including aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, and tricuspid regurgitation.
7. Recognize and manage infiltrative cardiomyopathies and understand cardiovascular complications in special populations including cancer patients.
8. Evaluate myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) and understand the brain-heart axis in cardiovascular disease.
9. Discuss the role of minimally invasive cardiac surgery and transcatheter interventions in contemporary cardiovascular care.
10. Integrate novel pharmacologic therapies and emerging technologies including renal denervation into evidence-based cardiovascular practice.

Cancellation Policy

The Medical College of Georgia reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
The Medical College of Georgia is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

The Cardiovascular Summit will be held at Kiawah Island Golf Resort in the West Beach Conference Center; various accommodations have been reserved for conference enrollees.

Please see the below information for AU employee travel policy & reimbursement.*

One Bedroom Scenic Villa - $280.00 per night**
Two Bedroom Scenic Villa - $420.00 per night**
Three Bedroom Scenic Villa - $540.00 per night**
The Sanctuary Hotel - $755.00 per night

**Taxes and resort fees not included in above price**

You can use this link to reserve a room: Room Reservation Portal

Or call in your reservations to 800-654-2924, please reference group as "Augusta University - Cardiology" and/or the group booking number of "1099".
The deadline for making room reservations at the discounted group rate is June 12th, 2026.  Reservations made after this date will not receive the discounted group room rate.

*Information regarding reimbursement with State funds:

4.4.1 General Provisions

(Last Modified February 7, 2022)

Lodging expenses for hotels/motels outside Georgia may exceed the maximum reasonable rates set by an institution. Employees traveling out-of-state should refer to the federal per diem rates to identify high-cost areas of the United States, and to determine whether higher expenses are “reasonable and customary”. Use the Link to GSA Per Diem Rates tab in SAO’s Statewide Travel Policy website to access per diem rates for Out of State travel.

Note: The rates published by the federal government should only be used as a guide to determine whether an expense is “reasonable and customary.”

Lowest reasonable lodging expenses, resulting in the best value for the USG will be reimbursed. All lodging claims must be documented with receipts and must be at a business that offers lodging to the general public, such as a hotel or motel, NOT a private residence. Airbnb, VRBO, ByOwner, and any other providers of private residences for short term rental are not considered commercial lodging facilities and should not be used while in travel status.

** DENOTES PRIVATELY OWNED RESIDENCES

Airport Transportation:
To schedule your reservation for transportation, please call 843-768-2790.  Rental cars are also available at the Charleston airport.  Contact your preferred provider directly.

Please contact Debbie Ellis at 706-721-7815 or [email protected] if you have any questions on room reservations.

The Medical College of Georgia’s Office for Continuing Medical Education adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

PLEASE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY:

Exhibitor/Sponsorship process:

ALL EXHIBITORS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN EXHIBITORS CONTRACT. This contract will be sent via DocuSign from the CME Office.

The CME Office does not collect Exhibitor Fees. ***All monies for exhibitors/sponsorships are handled through the Hosting Department.

If you would like to have access to session presentations and/or claim CME credit, please register under the REGISTRATION tab above as: Exhibitor/Vendor Representative - FREE (2 per company with paid reserved space). A CloudCME account is required to register for this conference to receive CME credits and/or view presentations.

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Please reach out to Debbie Ellis at [email protected] for more information regarding sponsorships.

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Exhibitors please use the link below for credit card payments:

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/paccasms/event/mcg-cardiovscular-summit/

See information at bottom of that page for payment by check.