Benefits

  • Affinity Programs:
    • Special Mortgages for Physicians at First Citizens Bank on primary residences and second homes that offers up to 100% financing, flexible fixed-rate and adjustable-rate terms, and comprehensive financial review available with mortgage, insurance, wealth management specialists.
    • Complimentary Emerald Club Membership with Enterprise and National Car Rentals. SCOMS members can  bypass the rental counter and go directly to the Emerald Club Aisle at more than 50 major airports in the U.S. and Canada; choose any car from the Emerald Club Aisle and be on your way; amd have speedy returns with your detailed receipt emailed to you.
    • SoFi is the leading provider of student loan refinancing and offers a complete solution for your student loan needs. SCOMS members can save thousands of dollars thanks to low fixed and variable rates and you will receive a 0.25% rate discount when you apply for refinancing. Get started by checking your rates in just two minutes. Save on your student loans by choosing between a range of rates and terms. When you enroll in AutoPay, Fixed Rate are available from 2.99% APR and Variable Rates are available from 2.25% APR. There are no prepayment penalties and no hidden fees.
    • Littman Stethoscopes are available at a discount thanks to a partnership with The Medical Store. SCOMS members can take advantage of savings on Littmann Classic III, Cardiology IV and NEW CORE Digital stethoscopes.  All stethoscopes have the free engraving option. Visit https://themedicalstore.biz/ and enter scoms2022 for the School Code to place your order
    • Earning CME credits has never been more convenient.  Visit The CME Center for a wide array of on-demand programs, webinars, and live educational opportunities addressing a broad spectrum of topics covering practice management, healthcare regulation and relevant clinical issues. 
  • Patient Referrals from inclusion in the Find A DO section of the SCOMS website, which is used by the public and can be searched by zip code and specialty 
  • Website: www.scdos.org
    • Online physician member directory
    • Online physician job postings
    • Make peer connections, post in discussion forums and share files and photos
    • Easily renew membership and register for event
  • SCOMS Facebook PageSCOMS Twitter Page and SCOMS LinkedIn Page
  • Advocacy on behalf of osteopathic physicians in South Carolina
  • Networking opportunities - our conferences, as well as local district meetings allow you to connect with colleagues and various healthcare vendors
  • Legislative Reports & Updates 
  • Representation on Statewide Committees affecting Osteopathic Physicians
  • Approximately 40 hours of Category 1-A CME Credits annually
  • Discounted Fees to SCOMS CME Courses
  • Discounted prices on Littman stethoscopes
  • Frequent Safety Alerts & Physician Information By Email, Website & Social Media
  • Quarterly Newsletter
  • Liaison to the South Carolina Medical Association
  • Opportunities to mentor students and interns
  • Opportunities for research collaboration