American Academy of Family Physicians Adult Medicine Edition 11 2024

AAFP Adult Medicine Online CME Edition 11 | Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Diabetes, Obesity, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology & Primary Care Updates

The American Academy of Family Physicians Adult Medicine Edition 11 2024 is a comprehensive, evidence-based continuing medical education program designed to help family physicians, internists, primary care clinicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and medical residents strengthen their knowledge of adult medicine.

Developed by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), this online educational program provides practical clinical updates covering prevention, screening, diagnosis, disease management, treatment selection, lifestyle medicine, and patient-centered healthcare.

The AAFP Adult Medicine Online CME – Edition 11 integrates clinically relevant medical knowledge with contemporary practice recommendations to support appropriate evaluation and management of common and challenging medical conditions encountered in adult outpatient and inpatient settings.

The curriculum includes cardiology, respiratory medicine, oncology, obesity management, diabetes, arthritis, gastroenterology, mental health, dermatology, vascular medicine, women’s health, preventive care, and lifestyle-based interventions.

Important subjects include acute coronary syndromes, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), resistant hypertension, ECG interpretation, familial hypercholesterolemia, cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), fungal pulmonary infections, colorectal cancer screening, skin cancer, cervical cancer prevention, testicular cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, obesity pharmacotherapy, and type 2 diabetes prevention.

The course also emphasizes effective communication, specialist referral, evidence-based decision-making, and personalized treatment planning.

The original AAFP activity is available as an online self-study program and was approved for up to 30 AAFP Prescribed Credits, with the accreditation period running from August 29, 2024, through August 29, 2027.

Course Details

• Course: American Academy of Family Physicians Adult Medicine Edition 11 2024
• Official Program: Adult Medicine Online CME – Edition 11
• Educational Provider: American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
• Edition: 11th Edition
• Year: 2024
• Original Format: Online Self-Study Continuing Medical Education
• Original Credit Start Date: August 29, 2024
• Original Credit Expiration Date: August 29, 2027
• Original Accreditation: Up to 30 AAFP Prescribed Credits
• Official Publisher Access: Through August 29, 2027
• Primary Specialty: Family Medicine
• Additional Focus: Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Preventive Medicine and Adult Primary Care
• Language: English
• Educational Methods: Expert Presentations, Clinical Reviews, Evidence-Based Medical Education and Practice-Oriented Learning

The original AAFP course is delivered through the publisher’s online learning platform. The exact number and format of files supplied in any independently distributed educational package must be confirmed separately.

Course Highlights

• Comprehensive Adult Family Medicine Review
• Evidence-Based Primary Care Updates
• Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
• Acute Coronary Syndromes
• Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
• Resistant Hypertension
• Basic and Advanced ECG Interpretation
• Familial Hypercholesterolemia
• Obesity Pharmacotherapy
• Lifestyle Medicine and Type 2 Diabetes
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Fungal Pulmonary Infections
• Anxiety Disorders
• Colorectal Cancer Screening
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Rheumatoid and Psoriatic Arthritis
• Gout Management
• Perimenopause and Menopause
• Skin Cancer Prevention
• Cervical Cancer Screening
• Testicular Cancer
• Venous and Lymphatic Insufficiency
• Sleep Disorders
• Concussion Management
• Musculoskeletal Pain Management
• Nonopioid Treatment Strategies
• Physical Activity and Preventive Medicine

Target Audience

The program is intended for healthcare professionals involved in adult outpatient and inpatient clinical medicine.

Relevant participants include:

• Family Medicine Physicians
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Primary Care Physicians
• General Practitioners
• Hospitalists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Physician Associates
• Family Medicine Residents
• Internal Medicine Residents
• Clinical Fellows
• Primary Care Educators
• Other Healthcare Professionals Involved in Adult Patient Care

Official Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the original educational activity, participants should be better able to:

1. Improve adherence to evidence-based clinical guidelines in practice.
2. Develop appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans for common adult conditions encountered in outpatient and inpatient settings.
3. Communicate effectively with patients to improve understanding of diagnoses and recommended treatments.
4. Recognize when consultation or referral to other specialists is necessary to provide appropriate patient care.

Complete Official AAFP Adult Medicine Edition 11 Curriculum

The following curriculum preserves the 27 published session entries and faculty assignments from the AAFP course catalog, including the multidisciplinary Reflection Session.

The explanations supplement the original educational titles. The listed topics do not establish the number of independently available video or audio files.

Section I – Mental Health and Behavioral Medicine

1. Anxiety Disorders in Adults

Faculty: Mary E. Krebs, MD, FAAFP

This session reviews the recognition, diagnosis, and management of anxiety disorders in adult patients.

Clinical Focus

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Panic Disorder
• Anxiety Symptoms
• Clinical Screening
• Differential Diagnosis
• Comorbid Depression
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Pharmacological Treatment
• Patient Counseling
• Long-Term Follow-Up

The educational emphasis is on applying appropriate diagnostic criteria and evidence-based treatment strategies to common anxiety presentations encountered in primary care.

Section II – Gastroenterology and Cancer Prevention

2. Bottoms Up: Screening, Surveillance and Management of Colorectal Cancer

Faculty: Jason Domagalski, MD

Reviews colorectal cancer prevention, screening, surveillance, and management considerations relevant to family medicine.

Clinical Focus

• Colorectal Cancer
• Cancer Screening
• Colonoscopy
• Stool-Based Screening
• Risk Stratification
• Surveillance Intervals
• Colorectal Polyps
• Family History
• Screening Recommendations
• Specialist Referral

This presentation emphasizes appropriate screening and follow-up strategies in adult patients.

Section III – Cardiovascular, Kidney and Metabolic Medicine

3. Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome (CKM Syndrome)

Faculty: Clare Hawkins, MD, FAAFP

Examines the relationship between cardiovascular disease, kidney dysfunction, and metabolic disorders.

Clinical Focus

• Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
• Obesity
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Cardiovascular Risk
• Insulin Resistance
• Metabolic Dysfunction
• Risk Stratification
• Preventive Medicine
• Multidisciplinary Management

The session explores the importance of integrated cardiometabolic and kidney risk assessment.

Section IV – Pulmonary Medicine

4. COPD Update

Faculty: Clare Hawkins, MD, FAAFP

Reviews the clinical assessment and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Clinical Focus

• COPD Diagnosis
• Spirometry
• Symptom Assessment
• GOLD Recommendations
• Bronchodilator Therapy
• Inhaled Medications
• Exacerbation Prevention
• Smoking Cessation
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Long-Term Monitoring

The educational focus is on improving recognition and management of COPD in adult primary care.

Section V – Obesity Medicine

5. Decoding Obesity: The Impact of Weight-loss Drugs on the Global Epidemic

Faculty: Ecler Jaqua, MD, MBA, FAAFP, AGSF, FACLM, DipABOM, AAHIVS

Examines contemporary obesity treatments and the clinical implications of pharmacological weight management.

Clinical Focus

• Obesity
• Cardiometabolic Risk
• Lifestyle Interventions
• Anti-Obesity Medications
• GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
• Incretin-Based Therapy
• Patient Selection
• Treatment Expectations
• Long-Term Weight Management
• Medication Safety

The session reviews how obesity pharmacotherapy can be incorporated into comprehensive medical care.

Section VI – Electrocardiography

6. ECG Interpretation (Advanced)

Faculty: Jonathan M. Firnhaber, MD, MaEd, MBA

Reviews more complex electrocardiographic findings and diagnostic patterns.

Clinical Focus

• Advanced ECG Interpretation
• Arrhythmias
• Conduction Disorders
• Myocardial Ischemia
• ST-Segment Changes
• T-Wave Abnormalities
• Clinical Correlation
• ECG Diagnostic Pitfalls

The presentation reinforces systematic interpretation of electrocardiographic findings.

7. ECG Interpretation (Basic)

Faculty: Jonathan M. Firnhaber, MD, MaEd, MBA

Provides an essential review of ECG interpretation for primary care clinicians.

Clinical Focus

• ECG Components
• Heart Rate
• Cardiac Rhythm
• Electrical Axis
• PR Interval
• QRS Complex
• QT Interval
• Normal ECG Patterns
• Common Abnormalities
• Clinical Applications

Section VII – Lipid Disorders and Cardiovascular Prevention

8. Familial Hypercholesterolemia: What the Family Physician Needs to Know

Faculty: Thomas Rhyne White, MD, FAAFP, FNLA

Reviews the recognition and management of familial hypercholesterolemia.

Clinical Focus

• Familial Hypercholesterolemia
• LDL Cholesterol
• Genetic Risk
• Family History
• Early Cardiovascular Disease
• Diagnostic Criteria
• Lipid-Lowering Therapy
• Cascade Screening
• Referral Considerations

The educational emphasis is on identifying patients and families at increased cardiovascular risk.

Section VIII – Pulmonary Infections

9. Fungal Pulmonary Infections

Faculty: Clare Hawkins, MD, FAAFP

Reviews fungal infections affecting the lungs and related clinical diagnostic considerations.

Clinical Focus

• Pulmonary Fungal Disease
• Endemic Mycoses
• Clinical Presentation
• Differential Diagnosis
• Diagnostic Testing
• Imaging
• Immunocompromised Patients
• Antifungal Treatment
• Specialist Referral

The session supports recognition of fungal pulmonary disease in appropriate clinical settings.

Section IX – Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Pain

10. Gout: A Chronic Cause of Acute Pain

Faculty: Brian V. Joachims, MD, FAAFP

Reviews the diagnosis and management of gout.

Clinical Focus

• Gout
• Hyperuricemia
• Acute Gout Flares
• Crystal Arthritis
• Joint Aspiration
• Differential Diagnosis
• Anti-Inflammatory Therapy
• Urate-Lowering Treatment
• Recurrent Gout
• Long-Term Prevention

The session examines the chronic nature of gout and its common presentation as acute inflammatory arthritis.

Section X – Heart Failure

11. Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: Not As Good As It Sounds

Faculty: Clare Hawkins, MD, FAAFP

Reviews heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and its clinical relevance.

Clinical Focus

• HFpEF
• Heart Failure Symptoms
• Dyspnea
• Diastolic Dysfunction
• Clinical Assessment
• Echocardiography
• Cardiometabolic Comorbidities
• Pharmacological Treatment
• Fluid Management
• Long-Term Follow-Up

The educational focus is on recognizing HFpEF and applying appropriate management strategies.

Section XI – Gastrointestinal Medicine

12. Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Faculty: Justin Bailey, MD, FAAFP

Reviews irritable bowel syndrome in adult primary care.

Clinical Focus

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Abdominal Pain
• Bowel Habit Changes
• IBS Subtypes
• Diagnostic Criteria
• Alarm Symptoms
• Differential Diagnosis
• Dietary Management
• Pharmacological Treatment
• Patient Education

The session focuses on a practical approach to diagnosis and management while recognizing conditions requiring further evaluation.

Section XII – Inflammatory Arthritis

13. Is It Synovitis? Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Lupus Arthritis

Faculty: Naoma R. Clancy, MD, FAAFP

Examines the recognition and differentiation of inflammatory arthritic disorders.

Clinical Focus

• Synovitis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Psoriatic Arthritis
• Lupus Arthritis
• Joint Examination
• Inflammatory Symptoms
• Laboratory Testing
• Autoimmune Disease
• Differential Diagnosis
• Rheumatology Referral

The educational focus is on recognizing inflammatory arthritis and distinguishing it from other causes of joint pain.

Section XIII – Lifestyle Medicine and Diabetes

14. Lifestyle Medicine Approach for Prevention and Management of Type 2 Diabetes

Faculty: Christina Wells, MD, MBA, FAAFP, DipABLM

Reviews lifestyle interventions in diabetes prevention and management.

Clinical Focus

• Type 2 Diabetes
• Prediabetes
• Nutrition
• Physical Activity
• Weight Management
• Sleep
• Behavioral Change
• Cardiometabolic Risk
• Lifestyle Counseling
• Long-Term Disease Prevention

The session emphasizes incorporating lifestyle interventions into individualized diabetes care.

Section XIV – Women’s Health

15. Lifestyle Medicine Approaches to Perimenopause and Menopause

Faculty: Anne Kennard, DO, FACOG, FACLM, DipABOIM, DipABLM

Reviews lifestyle medicine principles relevant to perimenopause and menopause.

Clinical Focus

• Perimenopause
• Menopause
• Vasomotor Symptoms
• Sleep Disturbance
• Nutrition
• Exercise
• Bone Health
• Cardiovascular Risk
• Mental Well-Being
• Symptom Management

The presentation reviews nonpharmacological approaches that may complement individualized medical care.

Section XV – Venous and Lymphatic Medicine

16. Lower Extremity Venous and Lymphatic Insufficiency Diagnosis and Treatment Options

Faculty: Jeffery P. Schoonover, MD, RPVI, DABVLM, FAVLS

Reviews venous and lymphatic disorders affecting the lower extremities.

Clinical Focus

• Chronic Venous Insufficiency
• Varicose Veins
• Leg Edema
• Lymphedema
• Physical Examination
• Venous Ultrasound
• Compression Therapy
• Conservative Management
• Procedural Treatment
• Referral Considerations

The session emphasizes identifying appropriate causes of lower extremity swelling and selecting suitable treatments.

Section XVI – ENT and Allergic Disorders

17. Managing Nasal Health: A Primary Care Approach to Rhinitis, Epistaxis and Allergic Rhinitis

Faculty: Justin Bailey, MD, FAAFP

Reviews common nasal disorders encountered in outpatient care.

Clinical Focus

• Allergic Rhinitis
• Nonallergic Rhinitis
• Nasal Congestion
• Epistaxis
• Nasal Examination
• Allergen Exposure
• Intranasal Medications
• Symptom Management
• Differential Diagnosis
• ENT Referral

Section XVII – Physical Activity and Preventive Medicine

18. Move Your Patients to Better Health

Faculty: Deepak S. Patel, MD, FAAFP, FACSM

Examines the role of physical activity in improving health outcomes.

Clinical Focus

• Exercise Counseling
• Physical Activity Recommendations
• Cardiovascular Health
• Metabolic Disease
• Weight Management
• Functional Fitness
• Behavioral Change
• Physical Activity Prescription
• Preventive Medicine
• Patient Motivation

The educational focus is on encouraging safe, sustainable physical activity across diverse adult patient populations.

Section XVIII – Nonopioid Musculoskeletal Pain Management

19. Musculoskeletal Pain Management—Beyond Opioids: Exploring Effective Alternatives

Faculty: Brian V. Joachims, MD, FAAFP

Reviews practical treatment strategies for musculoskeletal pain without relying exclusively on opioid medications.

Clinical Focus

• Acute Musculoskeletal Pain
• Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
• Nonopioid Analgesics
• Physical Therapy
• Exercise-Based Treatment
• Functional Rehabilitation
• Behavioral Approaches
• Multimodal Pain Management
• Medication Safety
• Patient-Centered Care

Section XIX – Sleep Medicine

20. Navigating the Realm of Common Sleep Disorders

Faculty: Michael Spertus, MD

Reviews frequently encountered sleep disorders in adult patients.

Clinical Focus

• Insomnia
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Sleep Disorders
• Daytime Sleepiness
• Sleep History
• Sleep Assessment
• Behavioral Interventions
• Treatment Selection
• Sleep Hygiene
• Referral Considerations

Section XX – Cervical Cancer Prevention

21. Personalized Cervical Cancer Prevention

Faculty: Amy Wiser, MD, FAAFP, IBCLC

Reviews cervical cancer screening and prevention in adult primary care.

Clinical Focus

• Cervical Cancer Screening
• Human Papillomavirus
• HPV Vaccination
• Cervical Cytology
• Risk-Based Screening
• Abnormal Screening Results
• Colposcopy Referral
• Patient Counseling
• Preventive Women’s Health

Section XXI – Reflection and Learning Integration

22. Reflection Session

Faculty: Multiple Speakers

The original AAFP course includes a reflection session designed to support integration of the educational content into clinical practice.

This session may encourage participants to consider how new knowledge, practice recommendations, and learning goals relate to their current clinical responsibilities.

Important: The reflection session is a published curriculum entry. It should not automatically be represented as a separate downloadable video unless confirmed in the available files.

Section XXII – Resistant Hypertension

23. Resistant Hypertension: Never Give Up!

Faculty: Darrell Edward Jones, DO, FAAFP, DFPHM

Examines the diagnosis and management of difficult-to-control hypertension.

Clinical Focus

• Resistant Hypertension
• Blood Pressure Measurement
• Medication Adherence
• Secondary Hypertension
• Diagnostic Evaluation
• Antihypertensive Combination Therapy
• Lifestyle Interventions
• Cardiovascular Risk
• Long-Term Monitoring

The educational focus includes identifying contributing factors and improving treatment planning.

Section XXIII – Dermatology and Skin Cancer

24. Skin Cancer Exams, Treatments and Prevention in this New Era

Faculty: Daniel Stulberg, MD, FAAFP

Reviews skin cancer detection, clinical assessment, treatment considerations, and preventive care.

Clinical Focus

• Skin Cancer
• Melanoma
• Basal Cell Carcinoma
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• Skin Examination
• Suspicious Lesions
• Dermoscopy
• Biopsy Considerations
• Treatment Options
• Sun Protection
• Patient Education

Section XXIV – Genitourinary Oncology

25. Testicular Cancer: Evaluation and Management

Faculty: Gretchen M. Irwin, MD, MBA, FAAFP

Reviews diagnostic and treatment considerations involving testicular cancer.

Clinical Focus

• Testicular Mass
• Testicular Cancer
• Clinical Examination
• Scrotal Ultrasound
• Tumor Markers
• Diagnostic Evaluation
• Specialist Referral
• Treatment Planning
• Follow-Up
• Patient Counseling

Section XXV – Concussion and Sports Medicine

26. The Headaches and Confusion in Concussion Management

Faculty: Deepak S. Patel, MD, FAAFP, FACSM

Reviews concussion recognition, assessment, and clinical management.

Clinical Focus

• Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
• Concussion
• Headache
• Cognitive Symptoms
• Neurological Examination
• Red Flags
• Clinical Monitoring
• Recovery
• Return-to-Activity Considerations
• Patient Education

Section XXVI – Acute Coronary Syndromes

27. Understanding Heart Attacks: Navigating NSTEMI and STEMI for Primary Care Physicians

Faculty: Justin Bailey, MD, FAAFP

Reviews the recognition and clinical evaluation of acute myocardial infarction.

Clinical Focus

• Acute Coronary Syndromes
• NSTEMI
• STEMI
• Chest Pain
• ECG Interpretation
• Cardiac Biomarkers
• Emergency Assessment
• Time-Sensitive Referral
• Cardiovascular Risk
• Post-MI Follow-Up

The educational focus is on recognizing patients who require urgent cardiovascular evaluation and understanding the clinical differences between STEMI and NSTEMI.

Major Topics Covered

• AAFP Adult Medicine Edition 11 2024
• Adult Family Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Primary Care
• Evidence-Based Medicine
• Clinical Guidelines
• Preventive Medicine
• Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
• Coronary Artery Disease
• NSTEMI
• STEMI
• Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
• Resistant Hypertension
• ECG Interpretation
• Familial Hypercholesterolemia
• COPD
• Fungal Pulmonary Infections
• Obesity Medicine
• GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Lifestyle Medicine
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Colorectal Cancer Screening
• Inflammatory Arthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Psoriatic Arthritis
• Lupus Arthritis
• Gout
• Venous Insufficiency
• Lymphedema
• Allergic Rhinitis
• Epistaxis
• Sleep Disorders
• Musculoskeletal Pain
• Nonopioid Pain Management
• Perimenopause
• Menopause
• Cervical Cancer Prevention
• Skin Cancer
• Testicular Cancer
• Concussion Management
• Anxiety Disorders
• Physical Activity Counseling

Cardiovascular Medicine

The AAFP Adult Medicine Edition 11 course provides a comprehensive review of clinically important cardiovascular topics encountered in adult primary care.

Important subjects include acute coronary syndromes, HFpEF, resistant hypertension, ECG interpretation, familial hypercholesterolemia, and cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome.

The program emphasizes clinical recognition, risk assessment, appropriate testing, and treatment planning.

Pulmonary Medicine

The respiratory curriculum reviews COPD and fungal pulmonary infections.

These sessions support the recognition and management of pulmonary disorders and appropriate referral for complex presentations.

Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle Medicine

The program includes educational sessions addressing type 2 diabetes prevention, lifestyle-based treatment, obesity pharmacotherapy, and cardiometabolic risk reduction.

The curriculum emphasizes integrating lifestyle strategies with appropriate medical treatment.

Gastroenterology and Cancer Prevention

Important sessions address irritable bowel syndrome and colorectal cancer screening.

The program reviews diagnostic approaches, appropriate risk assessment, and preventive screening considerations.

Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine

The curriculum includes rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus arthritis, gout, and musculoskeletal pain management.

These presentations help primary care clinicians recognize inflammatory disorders and select appropriate initial treatment and referral approaches.

Women’s Health

The program reviews perimenopause, menopause, and cervical cancer prevention.

The educational focus includes lifestyle medicine, screening, patient counseling, and individualized preventive care.

Dermatology and Oncology

The course includes skin cancer examination and prevention, testicular cancer evaluation, and colorectal cancer screening.

These topics support the early recognition and appropriate referral of patients with potential malignancy.

Mental Health and Sleep Medicine

Anxiety disorders and sleep-related conditions are important components of the educational curriculum.

The program reviews diagnostic considerations and appropriate clinical treatment approaches.

Prevention and Patient Communication

The AAFP course emphasizes evidence-based screening, risk reduction, physical activity, lifestyle modification, and patient-centered communication.

Its learning objectives also highlight the importance of explaining diagnostic and treatment recommendations and recognizing when specialist consultation is appropriate.

Continuing Medical Education

The original AAFP Adult Medicine Edition 11 activity was approved for:

• Up to 30 AAFP Prescribed Credits
• Credit Start Date: August 29, 2024
• Credit Expiration Date: August 29, 2027
• Original Format: Online Self-Study

The official AAFP platform offers access through August 29, 2027, subject to the provider’s participation and access conditions.

AAFP also identifies the possibility of earning additional credits through its Translation to Practice process, subject to eligibility and completion requirements.

Important CME Notice

Purchasing separately distributed educational files through a retailer such as MedicalAmboss does not automatically provide:

• Official AAFP Prescribed Credits
• AAFP CME Certificates
• Official AAFP Course Registration
• AAFP Learning Platform Access
• AAFP Membership
• Publisher-Hosted Assessments
• Original AAFP Credit Reporting
• Additional Translation to Practice Credits

Official credit eligibility requires participation through the appropriate accredited provider.

Why This Course Is Relevant

The American Academy of Family Physicians Adult Medicine Edition 11 2024 provides a broad, practical review of adult medicine for clinicians working in primary care.

Its 27 published curriculum entries span cardiovascular disease, respiratory medicine, obesity, diabetes, arthritis, gastrointestinal disorders, mental health, oncology, women’s health, vascular medicine, preventive care, and lifestyle medicine.

The course is particularly relevant to family physicians, internists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and medical residents who want to improve clinical decision-making and strengthen their understanding of common adult medical conditions.

Course Information

Feature	Details
Course	AAFP Adult Medicine Edition 11
Organizer	American Academy of Family Physicians
Edition	11th Edition
Year	2024
Format	Online Self-Study
Published Curriculum Entries	27 Including Reflection
Original CME	Up to 30 AAFP Prescribed Credits
Accreditation Start	August 29, 2024
Accreditation Expiration	August 29, 2027
Primary Specialty	Family Medicine
Language	English

Official Program Reference

AAFP Adult Medicine Online CME – Edition 11:

https://www.aafp.org/cme-and-events/topics/chronic-diseases-ambulatory-medicine/adult-medicine

AAFP Official Credit Details:

https://www.aafp.org/credit-reporting/cmecenter/details?activityId=101758

The official AAFP pages describe the learning objectives, published session titles, faculty, format, and credit eligibility.

The original publisher information does not establish the exact inventory of recordings, PDFs, or supplementary files supplied through an independent seller.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AAFP Adult Medicine Edition 11 2024?

It is an evidence-based online continuing medical education program focused on adult primary care and family medicine.

Who developed the course?

The American Academy of Family Physicians.

How many published curriculum entries does it have?

The official course listing identifies 27 entries, including a reflection session.

What specialties does the course cover?

The curriculum includes cardiology, pulmonary medicine, gastroenterology, rheumatology, endocrinology, dermatology, oncology, mental health, women’s health, and preventive medicine.

Does it cover diabetes and obesity management?

Yes. It includes dedicated sessions addressing lifestyle medicine for type 2 diabetes and contemporary obesity pharmacotherapy.

Does it include ECG interpretation?

Yes. Separate basic and advanced ECG interpretation sessions are included.

Does the course cover cardiovascular risk reduction?

Yes. Topics include familial hypercholesterolemia, CKM syndrome, resistant hypertension, acute coronary syndromes, and heart failure.

Does the course focus on adult patients?

Yes. The program is designed for adult medicine rather than pediatric care.

When does the original accreditation expire?

August 29, 2027.

Are official CME credits included with separately supplied course files?

No. Official AAFP credit requires eligible participation through the accredited provider.

Short Description

American Academy of Family Physicians Adult Medicine Edition 11 2024 provides a comprehensive, evidence-based adult primary care educational program covering cardiology, pulmonary medicine, diabetes, obesity, gastroenterology, rheumatology, cancer screening, women’s health, mental health, and preventive medicine.

Developed by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the original online self-study course includes 27 published curriculum entries, including a reflection session, with practical updates from expert faculty.