The Brigham Board Review in Pulmonary Medicine 2016 (Videos)

Comprehensive Board Review Course: Decoding Pulmonary Medicine’s Latest Advancements

Course Overview: Guiding You Through the Evolving Landscape of Pulmonary Medicine

This comprehensive board review course offers an immersive journey into the dynamic field of pulmonary medicine. Staying abreast of the latest basic principles, evolving guidelines, and cutting-edge therapeutic strategies is crucial for medical professionals seeking to excel in this specialty. Specifically designed to support MOC (Maintenance of Certification) efforts, this course empowers you with the knowledge and skills to confidently navigate the complexities of pulmonary medicine.

Unveiling the Latest Therapeutic Strategies

Get access to the latest advancements in key areas of pulmonary medicine. This course provides invaluable insights into:

• Managing respiratory infections, from pneumonia to tuberculosis
• Treating lung diseases, including asthma, COPD, and cystic fibrosis
• Tackling interstitial disorders, ranging from BOOP to LAM
• Addressing pulmonary vascular diseases, such as pulmonary embolism and pulmonary arterial hypertension

Key Learning Objectives: Enhancing Your Competence

By completing this course, you will gain the ability to:

• Apply established and emerging pulmonary guidelines to your clinical practice
• Decipher the differential diagnosis of intricate clinical presentations in pulmonary disorders
• Identify and implement optimal therapeutic strategies for various pulmonary conditions
• Critically analyze current literature to enhance your clinical decision-making
• Comprehend the pathophysiological basis of pulmonary disorders to optimize management

Target Audience: Empowering Practicing Specialists

This course is specifically designed to benefit fellows, trainees, and practicing pulmonary specialists (MDs). It also extends to other healthcare professionals affiliated with pulmonology, such as internists with an interest in the field. Whether you are preparing for the ABIM Board Review or Recertification Examinations or simply seeking to refine your patient care in pulmonology, this course offers valuable insights.

Course Highlights: A Comprehensive Curriculum

General Introduction

• Delve into the fundamentals of respiratory physiology
• Explore the intersection of genetics and genomics in pulmonary medicine
• Master the principles of cell and molecular biology in pulmonology

Pulmonary Infections

• Analyze pneumonia in both community and hospital settings
• Understand tuberculosis and other mycobacterial infections
• Identify fungal and parasitic infections affecting the respiratory system
• Manage pulmonary infections in immunocompromised hosts

Obstructive Lung Diseases

• Gain insights into the pathobiology and assessment of asthma
• Develop strategies for the treatment of asthma, including acute exacerbations
• Understand COPD’s pathobiology and assessment
• Learn about COPD treatment options, including management of exacerbations
• Explore the management of bronchiectasis and bronchiolitis

Interstitial Disorders

• Acquire a comprehensive overview of interstitial lung disease
• Analyze BOOP, RB-ILD, BIP, and EG
• Understand occupational and environmental lung diseases
• Learn about lung disease in the context of rheumatic diseases
• Examine lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)
• Manage non-infectious pulmonary infiltrates in immunocompromised hosts

Pulmonary Vascular Diseases

• Unravel the pathophysiology and management of pulmonary embolism
• Diagnose, treat, and manage pulmonary arterial hypertension
• Learn about pulmonary vasculitides

Other Respiratory Conditions

• Stay updated on lung cancer, including the solitary pulmonary nodule
• Master the management of pleural disease
• Understand sleep deprivation and obstructive sleep apnea
• Learn about lung transplantation
• Address respiratory complications of neuromuscular weakness
• Explore mesothelioma

Approach to the Pulmonary Patient

• Develop effective strategies for managing cough and hemoptysis
• Perform pre-operative pulmonary assessments

Special Topics

• Learn about interventional pulmonology
• Understand pulmonary function testing: physiology and application
• Master the fundamentals of pulmonary imaging
• Interpret cardiopulmonary exercise testing
• Explore pulmonary pathology in detail
• Address ethical issues in pulmonary medicine

Specific Pulmonary Boards Review Topics

• Gain insights into pulmonary pearls
• Tackle challenging pulmonary consults
• Practice pulmonary board review questions

Course Impact: Maximizing Clinical Practice

Upon completing this course, you will emerge as a more confident and competent pulmonary specialist. Your enhanced knowledge and skills will enable you to:

• Provide evidence-based care for patients with pulmonary disorders
• Effectively diagnose and manage complex respiratory conditions
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in pulmonary medicine
• Advance your career and achieve professional recognition