38th Annual Intensive Review of Internal Medicine 2015 (Videos)

Comprehensive Review of Internal Medicine: A Comprehensive Update and Board Review for Clinicians

The 38th Annual Intensive Review of Internal Medicine is a comprehensive review of internal medicine and its subspecialties offered by Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. This program is designed for clinicians and academic internists, pediatricians, and primary care physicians preparing for ABIM exams or seeking an extensive update in internal medicine.

Key Features of the Program:

• State-of-the-Art Lectures: Covers the latest advancements and guidelines in internal medicine and its subspecialties.

• Expert Faculty: Renowned faculty from Harvard Medical School provide in-depth insights into complex clinical problems.

• Case-Based Reviews: Real-world case studies illustrate the application of knowledge in clinical practice.

• Board Preparation: Focuses on preparing participants for certification and recertification exams with emphasis on practical applications.

Specific Topics Covered:

Nephrology:
– Acute Kidney Injury
– Chronic Kidney Disease
– Proteinuria, Hematuria, and Glomerular Disease
– Electrolytes and Acid-Base Basics
– Dialysis & Transplantation

Hematology:
– Anemia
– Hypercoagulable States & New Anticoagulants
– Bleeding Disorders
– Hematology Board Review

Gastroenterology:
– Esophageal Disorders
– Peptic Ulcer Disease
– Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis
– Hepatitis B & C
– Chronic Liver Disease
– Inflammatory Bowel Disease
– Diarrhea

Oncology:
– Oncology Pearls for the Boards
– Breast Cancer
– The Leukemias and the Myelodysplastic Syndrome
– Prostate and Bladder Cancer
– Lung Cancer
– Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma

Gastrointestinal Cancers

Cardiovascular Medicine:
– Cardiology Overview for the Boards
– CV Prevention for the Boards
– Acute Coronary Syndrome Management
– Peripheral, Aortic and Carotid Disease
– Pulmonary Embolism, DVT and Anticoagulation
– Congestive Heart Failure
– Valvular and Congenital Heart Disease
– Atrial Fibrillation and Common Supraventricular Tachycardias

Infectious Disease:
– Infection in the Immunocompromised Host
– Tropical Medicine and Parasitology
– Tuberculosis for the Non-ID Specialist
– Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Dermatology

HIV Disease

Pneumonia and Other Respiratory Tract Infections

Women’s Health:
– Contraception
– Menopause
– Screening for and Preventing HPV and Cervical CA
– Medical Complications of Pregnancy
– Overview of Reproductive Endocrinology
– Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease

Pulmonary:
– Pulmonary Overview
– CXR Interpretation for Boards
– Pleural Disease
– COPD
– Sleep Apnea
– Asthma
– Interstitial Lung Disease

Neurology:
– Neurology Exam and Movement Disorders
– Stroke
– Seizure Disorders

General Internal Medicine/Primary Care:
– Common Problems in Geriatric Medicine
– Obesity
– End of Life

Critical Care:
– Sepsis
– Popular ICU Topics for the Boards
– Mechanical Ventilation
– Sedation, Agitation, and Sleep Deprivation in the ICU

Endocrinology:
– Diabetes Overview for the Boards
– Diabetes: Managing Common Complications
– Pituitary Disorders
– Adrenal Disorders
– Thyroid Disease

Rheumatology:
– Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diagnosis and New Treatment
– Scleroderma/Sjogren’s and Myositis
– Vasculitis/GCA/PMR

Update in Internal Medicine: What’s New in The Literature

Allergy/Immunology:
– Overview for the Boards
– Adult Immunization
– Depression Update
– Evaluation of Cardiac and Pulmonary Risk in the Preop Patient

Intended Audience:
– Clinical and academic internists
– Pediatricians
– Primary care physicians/trainees

Learning Objectives:
– Apply current guidelines in clinical practice.
– Describe pathophysiology in clinical problem management.
– Apply knowledge for ABIM certification/recertification exams.
– Perform differential diagnosis of complex clinical presentations.
– Review and interpret up-to-date clinical literature.
– Identify and integrate current therapeutic options for various disorders.

Accreditation:
– Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for physicians.

Original Release Date: October 1, 2015

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