Cleveland Clinic’s virtual 37th Annual Intensive Review of Internal Medicine (2025) delivers a
comprehensive, exam-focused update for clinicians preparing for board certification/recertification and for those seeking a
state-of-the-art review across Internal Medicine.
Led by distinguished Cleveland Clinic faculty, the symposium integrates high-yield lectures, interactive
audience-response, and board simulation sessions that combine relevant clinical cases, pathology, and imaging.
Content is updated annually to reflect new developments and participant feedback. Live participants receive access to
session recordings for future review.
Format: Virtual (Live Stream) + Recordings |
Edition: 37th Annual (2025) |
Access: Google Drive (downloadable, unlimited) |
Who Should Attend
- Physicians preparing for Internal Medicine board certification or recertification
- Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other healthcare professionals seeking a current IM review
- Clinicians desiring an organ-system, evidence-based update aligned with board-relevant topics
By Attending, You Will Be Able To
- Review advances in Internal Medicine and discuss their clinical implications
- Reinforce essential concepts to prepare for the Internal Medicine Board Certification Examination
- Assess personal strengths/weaknesses across domains of Internal Medicine
- Enhance test-taking skills using an interactive board-simulation system
Course Leadership
Rendell Ashton, MD • Andrei Brateanu, MD • Vidyasagar Kalahasti, MD
What’s Included
- High-yield lectures with interactive, computerized audience response
- Board-simulation sessions integrating clinical cases, pathology, and imaging
- On-demand access to recordings for later review
- Organized Google Drive folders with downloadable files
Full Topic Outline (click to expand)
Cardiology
- Board Simulation in Cardiology I & II
- STEMI; Unstable Angina & NSTEMI
- Stable CAD Management; Preoperative Cardiac Risk
- CAD Risk Assessment & Prevention; Dyslipidemia
- ECG Interpretation (Case-based)
- AF and SVTs; VT and Sudden Cardiac Death
- Heart Failure; Cardiomyopathies
- Aortic/Mitral Valve Stenosis & Regurgitation
Infectious Diseases & Biostatistics
- Board Simulation in Biostatistics
- HIV & Antiretrovirals; AIDS & OIs
- Common Ambulatory Infections
- Endocarditis & Vascular Device Infections
- STDs; Skin Infections & Mimics
- Board Simulation in Infectious Disease
- Antimicrobial Selection & Management
- Neurologic & Mycobacterial Infections
Rheumatology
- Board Simulation in General Rheumatology
- Acute Arthritis; Chronic Arthritis (Dx/Tx)
- Systemic Autoimmune Disorders; Vasculitis
Pulmonary & Critical Care
- Board Simulation in Pulmonary Medicine
- ILD; DVT/PE; COPD; Asthma
- Occupational Medicine; Lung Cancer
- Board Simulation in Critical Care Medicine
- Pleural Disease
Endocrinology
- Pituitary Disorders (Mini-Board)
- Androgenic/Reproductive Disorders
- Hyper/Hypocalcemia; Osteoporosis (Eval/Tx)
- Thyroid Disorders; Diabetes (Mini-Board)
- Adrenal Disorders (Mini-Board); Endocrinology (Mini-Board)
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
- Esophageal Diseases; Colon Cancer
- Diarrhea & Malabsorption; IBD
- Pancreatic & Liver Diseases
- Board Simulation in Hepatology & Gastroenterology
Hematology & Oncology
- GU Malignancies (Female & Male); Breast Cancer
- Anemias; Bleeding/Platelet Disorders
- Lymphomas; Leukemias
- Palliative Medicine; Oncologic Emergencies
- Board Simulation in Hem/Onc; Hematology: Cellular Morphology
Nephrology & Hypertension
- CKD: Assessment & Treatment
- AKI: Diagnosis & Treatment
- Essential vs Secondary Hypertension
- Acid-Base Disorders; Critical Fluids & Electrolytes
- Board Simulation in Nephrology
Other Subspecialties
- Neurology, Dermatology, Geriatrics, Women’s Health
- Board Simulation in Women’s Health & Screening; Geriatrics; Neurology
Recommended Pairings
- Question practice: UWorld Internal Medicine QBank 2023, PassMachine IM QBank 2024
- Self-assessment & audio: MKSAP 19 Digital – Part A & B, ACP MKSAP Audio Companion 2025
- Compare comprehensive reviews: Mayo Clinic IMBR 2025, Harvard 2025, Oakstone 2024, MedQuest Internal Medicine
FAQs
Is the 2025 edition virtual?
Yes. The 37th Annual Intensive Review is offered as a virtual live stream with audience-response interactivity, plus access to recordings.
Do I get downloadable files?
Yes—organized Google Drive folders with unlimited downloads for flexible, on-the-go review.
Who teaches the course?
Renowned Cleveland Clinic faculty across subspecialties, with leadership from Rendell Ashton, MD; Andrei Brateanu, MD; and Vidyasagar Kalahasti, MD.
How should I combine this with self-study?
Pair the core review with a QBank and self-assessment—for example
UWorld IM QBank
and
MKSAP 19 Digital;
add
MKSAP Audio 2025
for on-the-go reinforcement.
