Oakstone Cleveland Clinic Intensive Review of Internal Medicine 2026

Cleveland Clinic Internal Medicine Board Review 2026 | ABIM Certification & Recertification | Cardiology, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology & Clinical Updates

The Oakstone Cleveland Clinic Intensive Review of Internal Medicine 2026 is a comprehensive, expert-led educational program designed for physicians and healthcare professionals preparing for Internal Medicine Board Certification or Recertification and those seeking a structured update in contemporary adult medicine.

Developed from the Cleveland Clinic Intensive Review of Internal Medicine, the program combines expert lectures, case-based clinical reviews, pathology and imaging interpretation, high-yield educational discussions, and specialty-specific board examination simulations.

The educational curriculum follows an organ-system-based approach, helping participants review essential clinical principles, recognize important diagnostic findings, evaluate therapeutic options, and strengthen examination-related clinical reasoning.

The original Cleveland Clinic 38th Annual Intensive Review of Internal Medicine 2026 conference took place June 8–12, 2026. The Oakstone online video edition identifies an original release date of October 15, 2026.

The course addresses major internal medicine specialties, including cardiology, infectious diseases, rheumatology, pulmonary and critical care medicine, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hepatology, hematology, medical oncology, nephrology, hypertension, neurology, geriatrics, psychiatry, dermatology, and women’s health.

Whether preparing for certification/recertification or refreshing clinical knowledge, the program offers an extensive foundation in evidence-based internal medicine.

Course Details

• Course: Oakstone Cleveland Clinic Intensive Review of Internal Medicine 2026
• Original Conference: Cleveland Clinic 38th Annual Intensive Review of Internal Medicine
• Educational Provider: Cleveland Clinic
• Publisher: Oakstone / CMEinfo
• Edition: 2026
• Original Conference Dates: June 8–12, 2026
• Oakstone Original Release Date: October 15, 2026
• Original Credit Expiration: October 14, 2028
• Course Format: Online Video Educational Program
• Primary Specialty: Internal Medicine
• Educational Level: Advanced Clinical Update and Board Review
• Examination Focus: ABIM Internal Medicine Certification and Recertification
• Language: English
• Educational Methods: Lectures, Board Simulations, Case-Based Reviews, Pathology, Imaging and Clinical Reasoning

The original conference and the recorded educational edition may have different participation and access arrangements. Exact MedicalAmboss recording counts and supplementary files should be verified separately.

Course Highlights

• Comprehensive Internal Medicine Review
• Organ-System-Based Medical Curriculum
• Expert Cleveland Clinic Faculty
• High-Yield Board Examination Preparation
• Clinical Case Discussions
• Specialty-Specific Board Simulations
• Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis and Management
• Acute Coronary Syndromes
• Infectious Disease Updates
• Rheumatology and Autoimmune Conditions
• Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
• Diabetes and Endocrine Disorders
• Gastroenterology and Liver Disease
• Hematology and Medical Oncology
• Nephrology and Hypertension
• Pathology and Imaging Interpretation
• Psychiatry, Geriatrics and Neurology
• Practical Test-Taking Strategies

Intended Audience

This educational activity is designed primarily for physicians and healthcare professionals preparing for Internal Medicine Board Certification or Recertification.

Relevant participants include:

• Practicing Internists
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Hospitalists
• Primary Care Physicians
• Internal Medicine Residents
• Clinical Fellows
• ABIM Certification Candidates
• ABIM Recertification Candidates
• Physician Educators
• Medical Specialists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Other Healthcare Professionals Seeking an Internal Medicine Update

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the original educational activity, participants should be better able to:

1. Review advances in internal medicine and discuss their implications for clinical practice.
2. Review essential medical concepts relevant to the Internal Medicine Board Certification Examination.
3. Assess personal areas of relative strength and weakness across internal medicine disciplines.
4. Enhance test-taking skills through an interactive board simulation system.

Comprehensive 2026 Course Curriculum

The following educational topics are organized according to the published Cleveland Clinic 2026 program. Listed faculty assignments are based on the available course syllabus.

Section I – Strategies for Taking the Internal Medicine Boards

Strategies for Taking the Boards

Faculty: Rendell Ashton, MD

The program begins with strategies for approaching internal medicine board examinations.

Important educational considerations include:

• Board Examination Structure
• Clinical Reasoning
• Question Interpretation
• Diagnostic Prioritization
• Time Management
• Case-Based Decision-Making
• Identifying Knowledge Gaps
• Effective Review Strategies

Section II – Cardiology

1. ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)

Faculty: Laura Young, MD

Reviews recognition and management principles for acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction.

2. Unstable Angina and Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI)

Faculty: Jacqueline Tamis-Holland, MD

Examines evaluation and clinical management of non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes.

3. Management of Stable Coronary Artery Disease

Faculty: Jacqueline Tamis-Holland, MD

Reviews contemporary management considerations in chronic coronary disease.

4. Preoperative Cardiac Risk Assessment

Faculty: Ajay Bhargava, MD

Examines cardiovascular evaluation before noncardiac surgery.

5. Coronary Artery Disease Risk Assessment and Prevention – Dyslipidemia

Faculty: Luke Laffin, MD

Reviews lipid management and prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

6. ECG Interpretation – A Case-Based Review

Faculty: Michael Faulx, MD

Reviews electrocardiographic findings through clinical cases.

7. Cardiomyopathies

Faculty: Sean Bhattacharya, MD

Examines common cardiomyopathies and relevant diagnostic and management principles.

8. Heart Failure

Faculty: Karlee Hoffman, DO

Reviews heart failure classification, pharmacotherapy, and clinical management.

9. Aortic Valve Stenosis and Regurgitation

Faculty: Vidyasagar Kalahasti, MD

Reviews diagnosis and treatment considerations for aortic valve disorders.

10. Mitral Valve Stenosis and Regurgitation

Faculty: Patrick Collier, MD, PhD

Reviews assessment and management of mitral valve disease.

Clinical Focus

• Acute Coronary Syndromes
• Coronary Artery Disease
• Dyslipidemia
• ECG Interpretation
• Heart Failure
• Cardiomyopathies
• Valvular Heart Disease
• Perioperative Cardiac Risk
• Clinical Cardiology Board Review

Section III – Infectious Diseases and Biostatistics

11. Endocarditis and Vascular Device Infections

Faculty: Nabin Shrestha, MD

Reviews infective endocarditis and infections involving cardiovascular devices.

12. HIV and Opportunistic Infections

Faculty: Marisa Tungsiripat, MD

Examines important opportunistic infections associated with HIV.

13. HIV and Antiretroviral Drugs

Faculty: Andrea Pallotta, PharmD

Reviews antiretroviral medications and relevant treatment considerations.

14. Common Ambulatory Infections

Faculty: Patricia Bartley, MD

Examines outpatient infections encountered in internal medicine practice.

15. Selection and Management of Antimicrobial Therapy

Faculty: Zachary Yetmar, MD

Reviews antibiotic selection, appropriate use, and antimicrobial management.

16. Sexually Transmitted Infections

Faculty: Bethany Lehman, DO

Reviews diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted infections.

17. Neurologic Infections

Faculty: Francisco Marco Canosa, MD

Examines central nervous system and other neurologic infections.

18. Mycobacterial Infections

Faculty: Jessica Erickson, MD

Reviews clinical evaluation and treatment considerations in mycobacterial disease.

19. Skin Infections and Mimics

Faculty: Hareesh Singam, MD, MS

Examines infectious skin disorders and important differential diagnoses.

20. Board Simulation in Infectious Disease

Faculty: Eric Cober, MD

A specialty-focused review using board-relevant infectious disease concepts.

21. High-Yield Session – Part 1

Faculty: Jose M. Muniz, MD

Provides examination-oriented review of selected clinical topics.

Section IV – Rheumatology

22. Board Simulation in General Rheumatology

Faculty: Soumya Chatterjee, MD

Reviews board-oriented rheumatology questions and clinical cases.

23. Approach to Acute Arthritis

Faculty: Soumya Chatterjee, MD

Examines the diagnostic evaluation of acute joint inflammation.

24. Chronic Arthritis – Diagnosis and Treatment

Faculty: Matthew Bunyard, MD

Reviews common chronic inflammatory and degenerative joint disorders.

25. Systemic Autoimmune Disorders

Faculty: Alexandra Villa-Forte, MD

Examines systemic autoimmune disease and relevant diagnostic considerations.

26. Systemic Vasculitis

Faculty: Carol Langford, MD

Reviews clinical presentations and management principles of vasculitic disorders.

Clinical Focus

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Acute Arthritis
• Chronic Arthritis
• Autoimmune Diseases
• Vasculitis
• Clinical Serology
• Differential Diagnosis
• Rheumatology Board Simulation

Section V – Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

27. Board Simulation in Pulmonary Medicine

Faculty: Rendell Ashton, MD

Reviews clinical topics relevant to pulmonary medicine examination preparation.

28. Allergy

Faculty: Mark Aronica, MD

Examines important allergic disorders relevant to internal medicine.

29. Asthma

Faculty: Mani Latifi, MD

Reviews asthma evaluation and management.

30. Interstitial Lung Disease

Faculty: Manuel Ribeiro, MD

Reviews diagnostic and management principles in interstitial lung disease.

31. Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism

Faculty: Deborah Hornacek, MD

Examines venous thromboembolic disease, diagnosis, and management considerations.

32. COPD

Faculty: Uddalak Majumdar, MD

Reviews diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of COPD complications.

33. Occupational Medicine

Faculty: Maeve MacMurdo, MD

Examines occupational exposures and their respiratory implications.

34. Critical Care Medicine

Faculty: Abhijit Duggal, MD

Reviews important principles in the management of critically ill patients.

35. Pleural Disease

Faculty: Atul C. Mehta, MD

Reviews pleural disorders and diagnostic evaluation.

36. Lung Cancer

Faculty: Jorge Ataucuri-Vargas, MD

Examines lung cancer screening, diagnosis, and management principles.

37. High-Yield Session – Part 2

Faculty: Jose M. Muniz, MD

Reviews additional examination-relevant clinical topics.

Section VI – Endocrinology

38. Diabetes Mellitus

Faculty: Robert Zimmerman, MD

Reviews diabetes diagnosis, management, and complications.

39. Androgenic and Reproductive Disorders

Faculty: Vinni Makin, MD

Examines reproductive endocrinology and androgen-related conditions.

40. Hypercalcemia, Hypocalcemia and Osteoporosis Evaluation and Treatment

Faculty: Leila Khan, MD

Reviews disorders of calcium metabolism and bone health.

41. Thyroid Disorders

Faculty: Mary Vouyiouklis Kellis, MD

Examines common thyroid diseases, diagnostic testing, and management.

42. Pituitary Disorders

Faculty: Divya Yogi-Morren, MD

Reviews clinically relevant pituitary diseases.

43. Adrenal Disorders

Faculty: Pratibha Rao, MD

Examines adrenal dysfunction and important clinical presentations.

44. Board Simulation in Endocrinology

Faculty: Adi Mehta, MD

Reviews high-yield endocrinology topics through examination-style questions.

Section VII – Gastroenterology and Hepatology

45. Esophageal Diseases

Faculty: Prashanthi Thota, MD

Reviews important esophageal conditions.

46. Colon Cancer

Faculty: Carol Rouphael, MD

Examines colorectal cancer screening and clinical evaluation.

47. Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Faculty: Katherine Falloon, MD

Reviews diagnosis and medical management of inflammatory bowel disease.

48. Diarrhea and Malabsorption

Faculty: Claire Jansson-Knodell, MD

Examines gastrointestinal causes of diarrhea and malabsorption.

49. Pancreatic Diseases

Faculty: Hassan Siddiki, MD

Reviews acute and chronic pancreatic disorders.

50. Board Simulation in Gastroenterology

Faculty: Ari Garber, MD

Provides examination-oriented gastroenterology review.

51. Liver Diseases

Faculty: Fernando Castro, MD

Examines important acute and chronic hepatobiliary conditions.

52. Board Simulation in Hepatology

Faculty: Robert O’Shea, MD

Reviews board-relevant liver disease concepts.

53. High-Yield Session – Part 3

Faculty: Jose M. Muniz, MD

Additional high-yield clinical review.

Section VIII – Hematology and Medical Oncology

54. Genitourinary Malignancies – Female

Faculty: Roberto Vargas, MD

Reviews important malignancies involving the female genitourinary system.

55. Breast Cancer

Faculty: Azka Ali, MD

Examines breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment considerations.

56. Leukemias

Faculty: John Molina, MD, MEd

Reviews leukemia classification, diagnosis, and management.

57. Lymphomas

Faculty: Paolo F. Caimi, MD, MBA

Reviews major lymphoma subtypes and clinical management.

58. Palliative Medicine

Faculty: Katherine Eilenfeld, DO

Examines symptom management, serious illness, and supportive care.

59. Genitourinary Malignancies – Male

Faculty: Moshe Ornstein, MD, MA

Reviews important male genitourinary cancers.

60. Oncologic Emergencies

Faculty: Lukas Delasos, DO

Examines urgent and life-threatening complications associated with malignancy.

61. Anemias

Faculty: Dana Angelini, MD

Reviews clinical evaluation and differential diagnosis of anemia.

62. Pathology Review

Faculty: Karl S. Theil, MD

Examines pathological findings relevant to hematology and oncology.

Section IX – Nephrology and Hypertension

63. Chronic Kidney Disease – Evaluation and Management

Faculty: Rhyan Maditz, DO

Reviews chronic kidney disease staging, assessment, and management.

64. Hallmarks of Primary and Secondary Hypertension

Faculty: George Thomas, MD

Examines important diagnostic considerations for primary and secondary hypertension.

65. Glomerular Disorders – A Primer for Internists

Faculty: Hanny Sawaf, MD

Reviews important glomerular disease presentations.

66. Acute Kidney Injury – Diagnosis and Management

Faculty: Diana Deitzer, DO

Examines acute kidney dysfunction, diagnostic evaluation, and management.

67. Acid-Base Disturbances

Faculty: Priyanka Jagannath, MD

Reviews interpretation and diagnosis of acid-base abnormalities.

68. Water and Electrolyte Disturbances

Faculty: Elias Bassil, MD, PharmD

Reviews sodium, potassium, and other electrolyte disorders.

69. High-Yield Session – Part 4

Faculty: Jose M. Muniz, MD

Provides additional clinical and examination-oriented review.

Section X – Other Subspecialties and Board Simulations

70. Board Simulation in Psychiatry

Faculty: Anna Shapiro Krew, MD

Reviews important psychiatric conditions encountered in internal medicine.

71. Board Simulation in Women’s Health and Health Screening

Faculty: Jessica Strasburg, MD

Examines women’s health and preventive screening concepts.

72. Board Simulation in Geriatrics

Faculty: Luke Kim, MD, MEd

Reviews clinical geriatric medicine and age-related issues.

73. Board Simulation in Neurology

Faculty: Benjamin Claytor, MD

Reviews important neurological presentations and examination concepts.

74. Board Simulation in Dermatology

Faculty: Christine Warren, MD

Examines common and important dermatological conditions.

75. High-Yield Session – Part 5

Faculty: Jose M. Muniz, MD

Provides additional board-focused clinical review.

Curriculum Note: These 75 numbered topics summarize the detailed lecture list available for the Cleveland Clinic 2026 program. They do not establish that every topic is provided as an individual video file in an independently distributed package.

Board Review and Examination Preparation

The course combines broad internal medicine teaching with examination-oriented clinical cases.

Examination Preparation Features

• Organ-System-Based Review
• Specialty-Specific Board Simulations
• Clinical Case Interpretation
• Laboratory Findings
• Imaging Interpretation
• Pathology Correlation
• Diagnostic Reasoning
• Therapeutic Decision-Making
• Test-Taking Strategies
• High-Yield Review Sessions

The program is relevant to physicians preparing for ABIM Internal Medicine certification and recertification.

Board simulations are educational practice activities and do not guarantee examination success.

Continuing Medical Education

The Oakstone online video edition identifies the following dates:

• Original Release: October 15, 2026
• Original Credit Expiration: October 14, 2028

Official credit eligibility depends on the accredited provider, approved activity, completion requirements, and applicable professional regulations.

Important CME Notice

Purchasing separately distributed educational files through MedicalAmboss does not itself include:

• Official CME Credits
• ABIM MOC Points
• Board Certification
• Official Completion Certificates
• Oakstone Learning Platform Accounts
• Cleveland Clinic Conference Registration
• Publisher Streaming Accounts
• Publisher-Hosted Board Simulation Access
• Physical Educational Materials

Why This Course Is Relevant

The Oakstone Cleveland Clinic Intensive Review of Internal Medicine 2026 provides a systematic review of major internal medicine specialties.

The course combines expert instruction with practical case discussions and board simulations addressing cardiovascular disease, infections, pulmonary medicine, endocrine disorders, gastroenterology, hematology, oncology, kidney disease, and related clinical disciplines.

Its organ-system approach makes it useful for both examination preparation and general clinical knowledge review.

Course Information

Feature	Details
Course	Oakstone Cleveland Clinic Intensive Review of Internal Medicine 2026
Original Conference	Cleveland Clinic 38th Annual Intensive Review of Internal Medicine
Educational Provider	Cleveland Clinic
Publisher	Oakstone / CMEinfo
Original Conference Dates	June 8–12, 2026
Online Video Release	October 15, 2026
Credit Expiration	October 14, 2028
Original Format	Online Video
Primary Specialty	Internal Medicine
Educational Level	Board Review and Clinical Update
Language	English

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Short Description

Oakstone Cleveland Clinic Intensive Review of Internal Medicine 2026 provides a comprehensive internal medicine educational program featuring expert Cleveland Clinic faculty, clinical case discussions, pathology and imaging interpretation, and specialty-focused ABIM board simulations.

Originally released October 15, 2026, the online video program covers cardiology, infectious diseases, rheumatology, pulmonary and critical care medicine, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology, oncology, nephrology, and other essential clinical disciplines.

 

+ Topics:

Strategies for Taking the Boards – Rendell Ashton, MD

Cardiology

• STEMI – Laura Young, MD
• Unstable Angina and Non- ST- Segment and Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) – Jacqueline Tamis-Holland, MD
• Management of Stable Coronary Artery Disease – Jacqueline Tamis-Holland, MD
• Preoperative Cardiac Risk Assessment – Ajay Bhargava, MD
• Coronary Artery Disease Risk Assessment and Prevention-Dyslipidemia – Luke Laffin, MD
• ECG Interpretation – A Case Based Review – Michael Faulx, MD
• Endocarditis and Vascular Device Infections – Nabin Shrestha, MD
• Infectious Diseases and Biostatistics
• HIV and Opportunistic Infections – Marisa Tungsiripat, MD
• HIV and Antiretroviral Drugs – Andrea Pallotta, PharmD
• Common Ambulatory Infections – Patricia Bartley, MD
• Selection and Management of Antimicrobial Therapy – Zachary Yetmar, MD
• Sexually Transmitted Infections – Bethany Lehman, DO
• Neurologic Infections – Francisco Marco Canosa, MD
• Mycobacterial Infections – Jessica Erickson, MD
• Skin Infections and Mimics – Hareesh Singam, MD, MS
• Board Simulation in Infectious Disease – Eric Cober, MD
• High Yield Session – Part 1 – Jose M. Muniz, MD

Rheumatology

• Board Simulation in General Rheumatology – Soumya Chatterjee, MD
• Approach to Acute Arthritis – Soumya Chatterjee, MD
• Chronic Arthritis – Diagnosis and Treatment – Matthew Bunyard, MD
• Systemic Autoimmune Disorders – Alexandra Villa-Forte, MD
• Systemic Vasculitis – Carol Langford, MD

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

• Board Simulation in Pulmonary Medicine – Rendell Ashton, MD
• Allergy – Mark Aronica, MD
• Asthma – Mani Latifi, MD
• Interstitial Lung Disease – Manuel Ribeiro, MD
• Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism – Deborah Hornacek, MD
• COPD – Uddalak Majumdar, MD
• Occupational Medicine – Maeve MacMurdo, MD
• Critical Care Medicine – Abhijit Duggal, MD
• Pleural Disease – Atul C. Mehta, MD
• Lung Cancer – Jorge Ataucuri-Vargas, MD
• High Yield Session – Part 2 – Jose M. Muniz, MD

Endocrinology

• Diabetes Mellitus – Robert Zimmerman, MD
• Androgenic and Reproductive Disorders – Vinni Makin, MD
• Hyper and Hypocalcemia and Osteoporosis Evaluation and Treatment – Leila Khan, MD
• Thyroid Disorders – Mary Vouyiouklis Kellis, MD
• Pituitary Disorders – Divya Yogi-Morren, MD
• Adrenal Disorders – Pratibha Rao, MD
• Board Simulation in Endocrinology – Adi Mehta, MD

Gastroenterology

• Esophageal Diseases – Prashanthi Thota, MD
• Colon Cancer – Carol Rouphael, MD
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Katherine Falloon, MD
• Diarrhea and Malabsorption – Claire Jansson-Knodell, MD
• Pancreatic Diseases – Hassan Siddiki, MD
• Board Simulation in Gastroenterology – Ari Garber, MD
• Liver Diseases – Fernando Castro, MD
• Board Simulation in Hepatology – Robert O’Shea, MD
• High Yield Session – Part 3 – Jose M. Muniz, MD

Hematology and Medical Oncology

• Genitourinary Malignancies – Female – Roberto Vargas, MD
• Breast Cancer – Azka Ali, MD
• Leukemias – John Molina, MD, MEd
• Lymphomas – Paolo F. Caimi, MD, MBA
• Palliative Medicine – Katherine Eilenfeld, DO
• Genitourinary Malignancies – Male – Moshe Ornstein, MD, MA
• Oncologic Emergencies – Lukas Delasos, DO
• Anemias – Dana Angelini, MD
• Pathology Review – Karl S. Theil, MD

Nephrology and Hypertension

• Chronic Kidney Disease – Evaluation and Management – Rhyan Maditz, DO
• Hallmarks of Primary and Secondary Hypertension – George Thomas, MD
• Glomerular Disorders – A Primer for Internists – Hanny Sawaf, MD
• Acute Kidney Injury – Diagnosis and Management – Diana Deitzer, DO
• Acid-Based Disturbances – Priyanka Jagannath, MD
• Water and Electrolyte Disturbances – Elias Bassil, MD, PharmD
• High Yield Session – Part 4 – Jose M. Muniz, MD

Cardiology

• Cardiomyopathies – Sean Bhattacharya, MD
• Heart Failure – Karlee Hoffman, DO
• Aortic Valve Stenosis and Regurgitation – Vidyasagar Kalahasti, MD
• Mitral Valve Stenosis and Regurgitation – Patrick Collier, MD, PhD

Other Sub-Specialty Topics

• Board Simulation in Psychiatry – Anna Shapiro Krew, MD
• Board Simulation in Women’s Health & Health Screening – Jessica Strasburg, MD
• Board Simulation in Geriatrics – Luke Kim, MD, MEd
• Board Simulation in Neurology – Benjamin Claytor, MD
• Board Simulation in Dermatology – Christine Warren, MD
• High Yield Session – Part 5 – Jose M. Muniz, MD