Oakstone 48th Annual Intensive Review of Internal Medicine 2025 (Videos + PDFs)

Comprehensive Harvard Internal Medicine Board Review & Clinical Update

The Oakstone 48th Annual Intensive Review of Internal Medicine 2025 is one of the most comprehensive and highly respected internal medicine review programs available, featuring expert faculty from Harvard Medical School. Designed for physicians preparing for the ABIM Internal Medicine Certification or Recertification Examination, as well as clinicians seeking a broad and practical update in internal medicine, this extensive CME program delivers evidence-based education across all major internal medicine subspecialties.

This intensive review combines expert-led lectures, case-based discussions, board-style review sessions, and practical clinical updates to help participants strengthen diagnostic reasoning, improve patient management, and stay current with rapidly evolving medical literature and treatment guidelines. Covering everything from cardiology and endocrinology to infectious diseases, oncology, critical care, and neurology, the program provides a structured and comprehensive review of modern internal medicine.

With nearly 200 video lectures and over 100 hours of educational content, this course serves as both an exceptional board preparation resource and a valuable clinical refresher for practicing physicians.

Product Details

Course: Oakstone 48th Annual Intensive Review of Internal Medicine

Edition: 2025

Format: Videos + PDFs

Includes:

• 198 Video Lectures
• 2 PDF Files

File Size: 64.9 GB

Original Release Date: October 15, 2025

Estimated Study Time: 107 Hours

Language: English

Access: On-Demand

Course Overview

Internal medicine continues to evolve with new diagnostic technologies, treatment options, clinical guidelines, and evidence-based management strategies. Physicians must maintain a strong understanding of core medical principles while adapting to advancements across multiple specialties.

The 48th Annual Intensive Review of Internal Medicine provides a comprehensive review of:

• Cardiology
• Endocrinology
• Infectious Diseases
• Gastroenterology
• Pulmonary Medicine
• Nephrology
• Hematology
• Oncology
• Rheumatology
• Neurology
• Critical Care Medicine
• Geriatrics
• Preventive Medicine
• Evidence-Based Medicine
• Board Examination Preparation

Participants gain practical knowledge that can be immediately applied in clinical practice while improving readiness for certification examinations.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Apply current clinical practice guidelines in patient care.
• Perform differential diagnosis of complex medical presentations.
• Integrate contemporary therapeutic options into treatment plans.
• Review and interpret current medical literature.
• Understand disease pathophysiology and its clinical implications.
• Improve diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making.
• Recognize common board examination topics and testing strategies.
• Apply evidence-based approaches to improve patient outcomes.

Major Topics Covered

❤️ Cardiology

Comprehensive review of:

• Coronary artery disease
• Heart failure
• Arrhythmias
• Hypertension
• Valvular heart disease

Clinical Focus

• Current guidelines
• Risk stratification
• Evidence-based management

🫁 Pulmonary Medicine

Coverage includes:

• Asthma
• COPD
• Interstitial lung disease
• Pulmonary embolism
• Respiratory failure

Applications

• Diagnosis
• Treatment updates
• Critical care considerations

🩸 Hematology

Review of:

• Anemias
• Coagulation disorders
• Thrombosis
• Hematologic abnormalities

Clinical Relevance

Practical diagnostic and treatment strategies.

🎗️ Oncology

Coverage includes:

• Common malignancies
• Cancer screening
• Oncology emergencies
• Supportive care

Focus Areas

• Evidence-based treatment approaches
• Clinical updates

🧪 Endocrinology

Comprehensive instruction on:

• Diabetes mellitus
• Thyroid disease
• Adrenal disorders
• Pituitary disorders
• Metabolic disease

Clinical Applications

• Medication management
• Long-term monitoring

🦠 Infectious Diseases

Review of:

• Community-acquired infections
• Hospital-acquired infections
• HIV
• Antimicrobial therapy

Topics Include

• Antibiotic stewardship
• Emerging infectious diseases

🍽️ Gastroenterology

Coverage includes:

• Liver disease
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Pancreatic disorders

Clinical Focus

• Diagnostic evaluation
• Treatment updates

🩺 Nephrology

Discussion of:

• Chronic kidney disease
• Acute kidney injury
• Electrolyte disorders
• Acid-base abnormalities

Applications

• Diagnostic interpretation
• Management strategies

🦴 Rheumatology

Review of:

• Autoimmune disorders
• Vasculitis
• Arthritis
• Connective tissue diseases

Clinical Pearls

• Differential diagnosis
• Modern therapeutic approaches

🧠 Neurology

Coverage includes:

• Stroke
• Seizure disorders
• Dementia
• Neuromuscular diseases

Focus Areas

• Diagnostic evaluation
• Neurologic emergencies

🚑 Critical Care Medicine

Comprehensive review of:

• Shock
• Sepsis
• Respiratory failure
• ICU management

Clinical Applications

• Evidence-based critical care
• Acute patient management

👴 Geriatric Medicine

Topics include:

• Frailty
• Polypharmacy
• Cognitive decline
• Goals of care

Clinical Importance

Improving care for older adults.

🛡️ Preventive Medicine

Review of:

• Screening guidelines
• Immunizations
• Cardiovascular prevention
• Lifestyle interventions

Goal

Reducing disease burden through prevention.

⚕️ Palliative & End-of-Life Care

Coverage includes:

• Symptom management
• Advanced care planning
• Communication strategies

Focus Areas

• Patient-centered care
• Quality of life

📚 ABIM Board Review & Exam Preparation

Dedicated instruction on:

• High-yield board concepts
• Test-taking strategies
• Clinical reasoning

Includes

• Board-style questions
• Examination preparation techniques
• Study planning recommendations

Educational Features

🎥 Expert-Led Lectures

Delivered by Harvard Medical School faculty and leading specialists.

📋 Case-Based Discussions

Real-world clinical scenarios emphasizing practical application.

📝 Board Review Sessions

Focused preparation for ABIM certification and recertification examinations.

📖 Literature Updates

Review of current evidence and guideline changes.

⚠️ Medical Error Prevention

Strategies to improve patient safety and reduce diagnostic errors.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

Physicians

• Internists
• Primary Care Physicians
• Hospitalists
• Academic Internists

Trainees

• Internal Medicine Residents
• Fellows
• Medical Trainees Preparing for Boards

Additional Clinicians

• Pediatricians seeking broader internal medicine review
• Healthcare professionals requiring internal medicine updates

Why This Course Is Valuable

✔ Comprehensive Internal Medicine Review

✔ Harvard Medical School Faculty

✔ ABIM Board Preparation

✔ 198 High-Yield Video Lectures

✔ 107 Hours of CME Content

✔ Case-Based Learning

✔ Evidence-Based Guideline Updates

✔ Practical Clinical Applications

✔ Covers All Major Internal Medicine Subspecialties

✔ Diagnostic & Therapeutic Updates

✔ Medical Error Prevention Strategies

✔ Excellent Resource for Certification & Recertification

Clinical & Educational Value

The Oakstone 48th Annual Intensive Review of Internal Medicine 2025 offers one of the most extensive and respected internal medicine educational programs available. Combining board-focused instruction with practical clinical updates, it equips physicians with the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed for certification success and high-quality patient care across the full spectrum of internal medicine.

+ Topics:

Nephrology

• Acute Kidney Injury – David E. Leaf, MD
• Revisiting Electrolytes – Jeffrey H. William, MD
• Chronic Kidney Disease – Gearoid M. McMahon, MB BCh
• Acid Based Basics – Jeffrey H. William, MD
• Nephrology Q&A – Nephrology Faculty
• Proteinuria, Hematuria, and Glomerular Disease – Gearoid M. McMahon, MB BCh
• Dialysis and Transplantation – J. Kevin Tucker, MD
• Hot Topic in Nephrology – Imagine Stopping Progression of Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetes – Romela Petrosyan, MD
• Nephrology Q&A – Nephrology Faculty
• Nephrology Board Review – Annie Liu, MD
• Hypertension Evaluation and Management – Romela Petrosyan, MD
• Electrolyte and Acid-Base – Challenging Q&A – Part 1 – Bradley M. Denker, MD
• Electrolyte and Acid-Base – Challenging Q&A – Part 2 – Bradley M. Denker, MD
• Nephrology – Take-Home Messages and Clinical Pearls – J. Kevin Tucker, MD

Hematology

• Anemia – Maureen M. Achebe, MD
• Hypercoagulable States and New Anticoagulants – Nathan T. Connell, MD
• Hematology Q&A – Hematology Faculty
• Hematology Cases – Common, Complex, and Rare – Nathan T. Connell, MD
• Bleeding Disorders – Elisabeth M. Battinelli, MD, PhD
• Hot Topic in Hematology – FX1 Inhibition — Rethinking Risk, Redefining Benefit – Jean M. Connors, MD
• Hematology Q&A – Hematology Faculty
• Board Review in Hematology – Brianna R. Bakow, MD
• Leukocytosis and Neutropenia – Nancy Berliner, MD
• Hematology – Take-Home Messages and Clinical Pearls – Nancy Berliner, MD

Gastroenterology

• Chronic Liver Disease and Its Complications – Anna E. Rutherford, MD, MPH
• Esophageal Disorders – Walter W. Chan, MD, MPH
• Acute and Chronic Diarrhea – Benjamin N. Smith, MD
• Gastroenterology Q&A – Gastroenterology Faculty
• Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis – David X. Jin, MD
• Hot Topic in Gastroenterology – New Treatments for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding – Marvin K. Ryou, MD
• Gastroenterology Q&A – Gastroenterology Faculty
• Gastroenterology Board Review – Muthoka L. Mutinga, MD
• Peptic Ulcer Disease – Molly L. Perencevich, MD
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Rachel Winter, MD, MPH
• Hepatitis B and C – Kathleen Viveiros, MD
• Challenging Gastroenterology Cases – Joshua R. Korzenik, MD
• Gastroenterology – Take-Home Messages and Clinical Pearls – Kunal Jajoo, MD

Oncology

• Hot Topics in Radiation Oncology – Novel Technologies in Precision Oncology — Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy – Tracy A. Balboni, MD
• Prostate, Testicular, and Bladder Cancer – Mark M. Pomerantz, MD
• Breast Cancer – Wendy Y. Chen, MD
• Oncology Q&A – Oncology Faculty
• Lung Cancer – David M. Jackman, MD
• Leukemia and Myelodysplastic Syndrome – Evan C. Chen, MD
• Oncology – Clinical Pearls – Wendy Y. Chen, MD
• Oncology Q&A – Oncology Faculty
• Board Review in Oncology – Daniel A. Roberts, MD
• Lymphoma – Multiple Myeloma – Eric D. Jacobsen, MD
• Myeloma – Eric D. Jacobsen, MD
• Gastrointestinal Cancers – Anuj Patel, MD
• Oncology – Take Home Messages – Wendy Y. Chen, MD

Cardiovascular Medicine

• Venous Thromboembolism – Samuel Z. Goldhaber, MD
• Heart Failure (Including HFpEF) – Anju Nohria, MD
• Cardiovascular Prevention – Brendan M. Everett, MD
• Cardiovascular Medicine Q&A – Cardiovascular Medicine Faculty
• Atrial Fibrillation and Common Supraventricular Tachycardias – Sunil Kapur, MD
• Bradycardias, Syncope, and Sudden Death – Usha B. Tedrow, MD, MS
• Adult Congenital Heart Disease – Anne Marie Valente, MD
• Cardiovascular Medicine Q&A – Cardiovascular Medicine Faculty
• Board Review in Cardiology – Garrick C. Stewart, MD
• Peripheral Artery Disease (Including Carotid and Aortic Disease) – Gregory Piazza, MD
• Valvular Heart Disease – Yee-Ping Sun, MD
• Acute Coronary Syndromes – Marc S. Sabatine, MD
• Cardiovascular Medicine Q&A – Cardiovascular Medicine Faculty
• Cardiomyopathies – Akshay S. Desai, MD, MPH
• Hot Topic in Cardiology – Evolving Strategies for Diagnosis and Management of Cardiac Amyloidosis – Sarah Cuddy, MD
• Cardiovascular Medicine Q&A – Cardiovascular Medicine Faculty
• Pericardial Disease – Key Concepts – Leonard S. Lilly, MD
• Must-Not-Miss ECG Diagnoses – Part 1 – Dale S. Adler, MD
• Must-Not-Miss ECG Diagnoses – Part 2 – Dale S. Adler, MD
• Horizons in Cardiovascular Prevention – Paul M. Ridker, MD
• Cardiology – Take-Home Messages and Clinical Pearls – Akshay S. Desai, MD, MPH

Infectious Disease

• Diagnosis and Management of Infective Endocarditis – Ann E. Woolley, MD
• Infection in the Immunocompromised Host – Sarah P. Hammond, MD
• Adult Immunization – Mary W. Montgomery, MD
• Infectious Disease Q&A – Infectious Diseases Faculty
• Pneumonia and Other Respiratory Tract Infections – Michael Klompas, MD, MPH
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases – Todd B. Ellerin, MD
• Hot Topic in Infectious Diseases – The Next Pandemic — Are We Prepared? – Michael Klompas, MD, MPH
• Infectious Disease Q&A – Infectious Diseases Faculty
• Infectious Disease Board Review – Todd B. Ellerin, MD
• Challenging Infectious Disease Cases – James H. Maguire, MD
• Tropical Medicine and Parasitology – James H. Maguire, MD
• HIV Disease – An Overview – Jennifer A. Johnson, MD
• Urinary Tract Infections – Sigal Yawetz, MD
• Tuberculosis for the Non-ID Specialist – Dylan Tierney, MD
• Infectious Disease – Take-Home Messages and Clinical Pearls – James H. Maguire, MD

Women’s Health

• Contraception – An Update – Kari P. Braaten, MD
• Medical Complications of Pregnancy – Ellen W. Seely, MD
• Evaluation of the Patient with Menstrual Irregularities – Maria A. Yialamas, MD
• Women’s Health Q&A – Women’s Health Faculty
• Clinical Updates and Practical Considerations in Menopause Care – Tara K. Iyer, MD
• Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease – Sharon Hsiao-Chan Chou, MD
• Hot Topic in Women’s Health: Medication Abortion and the Internet – Alexandra Bachorik, MD
• Women’s Health Q&A – Women’s Health Faculty
• Women’s Health Board Review – Kathryn M. Rexrode, MD
• Screening for and Preventing HPV and Cervical CA – Annekathryn Goodman, MD
• A Trauma-Informed Approach to Intimate Partner Violence – Eve Rittenberg, MD and Jacqueline Borne, MD
• Women’s Health – Take-Home Messages and Clinical Pearls – Eve Rittenberg, MD

Pulmonary Medicine

• Pulmonary Hypertension (for the General Internist) – Aaron B. Waxman, MD
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – Craig P. Hersh, MD
• Pulmonary Disease Overview – Alexandra A. Flippi, MD
• Pulmonary Medicine Q&A – Pulmonary Faculty
• Asthma – Elliot Israel, MD
• Pleural Effusions – A Case-Based Review – Gerald L. Weinhouse, MD
• Interstitial Lung Disease – Hilary J. Goldberg, MD
• Hot Topic in Pulmonary Medicine: The State of AI in Clinical Medicine – Raja-Elie E. Abdulnour, MD
• Pulmonary Medicine Q&A – Pulmonary Faculty
• Pulmonary Board Review – Manuela Cernadas, MD
• Pulmonary Function Testing – Nancy E. Lange-Vaidya, MD
• Sleep Apnea – Khalid H. Ismail, MD
• Chest X-ray Refresher – Farbod N. Rahaghi, MD, PhD
• Granulomatous Lung Disease – Rachel K. Putman, MD
• Evaluation of Unexplained Dyspnea – David M. Systrom, MD
• Assessment and Management of the Patient with Chronic Cough – Paul Dieffenbach, MD
• Cystic Lung Disease – Elizabeth P. Henske, MD
• Pulmonary Medicine – Take-Home Messages and Clinical Pearls – Elizabeth B. Gay, MD

Neurology

• Stroke – Alexis T. Roy, MD
• Headache – Carolyn A. Bernstein, MD
• Autonomic Neuropathy – Aditi V. Varma-Doyle, MD
• Neurology Q&A – Neurology Faculty
• Seizure Disorders – Ellen J. Bubrick, MD
• Hot Topic in Neurology – Approach to Concussion – Claus Reinsberger, MD
• Neurology Q&A – Neurology Faculty
• Board Review in Neurology – M. Angela O’Neal, MD
• Movement Disorders – Barbara Kelly Changizi, MD
• Multiple Sclerosis – Sarah E. Conway, MD

General Internal Medicine and Primary Care

• End of Life – A Framework for Advance Care Planning Conversations – Lisa S. Lehmann, MD, PhD
• Obesity – Zeb I. Saeed, MBBS
• General Internal Medicine and Primary Care Q&A – General Internal Medicine Faculty
• Evaluation of Cardiac and Pulmonary Risk in the Preop Patient – Adam C. Schaffer, MD
• Managing Opioid Use Disorder – Sarah E. Wakeman, MD, FASAM
• Challenging General Internal Medicine Cases – Marshall A. Wolf, MD and Richard N. Mitchell, MD, PhD
• Hot Topic in General Internal Medicine – Cannabis in General Medicine – Jordan Tishler, MD
• General Internal Medicine and Primary Care Q&A – General Internal Medicine Faculty
• General Internal Medicine Board Review – Lori W. Tishler, MD
• Morning Report – Instructive Cases – Maria A. Yialamas, MD
• General Internal Medicine Case Studies – Lori W. Tishler, MD
• Update in Geriatric Medicine – Suzanne E. Salamon, MD
• Hyperlipidemia – Jorge Plutzky, MD
• General Internal Medicine – Take-Home Messages and Clinical Pearls – Lori W. Tishler, MD

Critical Care

• Sepsis and Septic Shock – Rebecca M. Baron, MD
• Cardiogenic Shock, CHF, and Malignant Arrhythmias – Erin A. Bohula May, MD
• Hot Topic in Critical Care – Palliative Care in the ICU – Katherine H. Walker, MD
• Critical Care Q&A – Critical Care Faculty
• Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices – Raghu R. Seethala, MD
• Evidence-Based Preventive Care in the ICU – Kathleen J. Haley, MD
• Popular ICU Topics – Kathleen J. Haley, MD
• Respiratory Failure – Rebecca Elaine Cagnina, MD
• Critical Care Q&A – Critical Care Faculty
• Board Review in Critical Care – Gerald L. Weinhouse, MD
• Mechanical Ventilation – Basics to Advanced Concepts – Elizabeth B. Gay, MD
• Optimizing the ABCDEF Bundle – John W. Devlin, PharmD, MCCM, FCCP, BCCCP
• Critical Care Management of the COVID Patient – Samuel Y. Ash, MD
• Critical Care – Take-Home Messages and Clinical Pearls – Gerald L. Weinhouse, MD

Endocrinology

• 2025 Diabetes Overview – Marie E. McDonnell, MD
• Chronic Complications in Diabetes – Marie E. McDonnell, MD
• Thyroid Disease – Matthew I. Kim, MD
• Endocrinology Q&A – Endocrinology Faculty
• Overview of Transgender Care – Ole-Petter R. Hamnvik, MB BCh BAO, MMSc
• Hot Topic in Endocrinology – Advances in Diabetes Technology – Nadine E. Palermo, DO
• Calcium Cases – Juan Carl Pallais, MD, MPH
• Endocrinology Q&A – Endocrinology Faculty
• Endocrine Board Review – Juan Carl Pallais, MD, MPH
• Adrenal Disorders – Anand Vaidya, MD, MMSc
• Pituitary Disorders – Ana Paula De Abreu E. Silva Metzger, MD
• Primary Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse People – Ole-Petter R. Hamnvik, MB BCh BAO, MMSc
• Testosterone Therapy in Men – Shehzad Basaria, MD, MBBS
• Endocrinology – Take Home Messages and Clinical Pearls – Nadine Palermo, MD

Rheumatology

• Soft Tissue Syndromes – Susan Y. Ritter, MD
• Rheumatoid Arthritis – Diagnosis and Management – Lydia Gedmintas, MD, MPH
• Osteoporosis – Julia F. Charles, MD
• Rheumatology Q&A – Rheumatology Faculty
• Vasculitis/GCA/PMR – Paul A. Monach, MD, PhD
• Spondyloarthritis, Including Psoriatic Arthritis – Joerg Ermann, MD
• Hot Topic in Rheumatology – Cardio-Rheumatology – Katherine P. Liao, MD
• Rheumatology Q&A – Rheumatology Faculty
• Rheumatology Board Review – Joerg Ermann, MD
• Update in Rheumatic Diseases – Scleroderma/Sjögren’s and Myositis – Paul F. Dellaripa, MD
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and the Antiphospholipid Syndrome – Laura L. Tarter, MD
• Gout and CPPD Disease – Sara K. Tedeschi, MD
• Rheumatology – Take-Home Messages and Clinical Pearls – Paul F. Dellaripa, MD

Miscellaneous Topics and Board Review Practice

• State of the Art – POCUS – Adina S. Voiculescu, MD
• Biostatistics Board Review – Pamela M. Rist, MD
• Update in Hospital Medicine – John J. Ross, MD

Q&A – Faculty

• Physician Wellness and Burnout – How to Prevent It – Elizabeth P. Frates, MD, FACLM, DipABLM
• On the Emergency Room’s Front Line – Andrew J. Eyre, MD
• Setting Your Leadership GPS – 5 Steps to Leading Yourself and Others to Extraordinary Outcomes – Debra J. Doroni, PsyD, MBA, PCC
• AI in Clinical Practice – Jacqueline G. You

Q&A – Faculty

• Emerging Topics for the Boards – Bringing Health Equity into Clinical Practice – Bram Wispelwey, MD, MS, MPH
• Introduction to Diagnostic Errors in Medicine – Gordon Schiff, MD
• Depression Update – Russell G. Vasile, MD
• Dermatology – Adam D. Lipworth, MD
• 2025 Allergy/Immunology Overview – David E. Sloane, MD
• Board Review Practice – 1 – Images – Part 1 – Adina S. Voiculescu, MD
• Board Review Practice – 2 – Morgan C. Esperance, MD, MPH, FHM
• Board Review Practice – 3 – Sanjay Divakaran, MD
• Board Review Practice – 4 – Images – Part 2 – David Lee, MD