The Brigham Update in Hospital Medicine 2024

The Brigham Update in Hospital Medicine 2024

The Brigham Update in Hospital Medicine 2024 is a comprehensive CME program designed to provide hospitalists, internists, primary care physicians, and advanced practice providers with practical, evidence-based updates on the diagnosis and management of common inpatient conditions.

Presented by leading faculty from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, this course uses a case-based learning approach to translate the latest research, clinical guidelines, and expert recommendations into actionable strategies that can be immediately applied in hospital practice. Each session focuses on real-world clinical scenarios and delivers concise, high-yield insights to help clinicians improve decision-making, optimize patient outcomes, and navigate complex inpatient care challenges.

Covering more than 30 essential topics in hospital medicine, the curriculum addresses cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, pulmonary disorders, endocrinology, nephrology, gastroenterology, geriatrics, psychiatry, critical care, and perioperative medicine. Participants will also explore emerging areas such as artificial intelligence in healthcare, health equity, addiction medicine, and patient-centered care.

Key Topics Covered

Cardiovascular Medicine

• Pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Acute coronary syndromes
• Heart failure management
• Atrial fibrillation
• Syncope evaluation
• Hypercoagulable disorders
• ECG interpretation and case reviews

Infectious Diseases

• Pneumonia in hospitalized patients
• Bloodstream infections and bacteremia
• Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection
• HIV management in hospitalized patients
• Urinary tract infections
• Antibiotic stewardship
• Common infectious disease consultations

Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Transition of care between hospital wards and ICU
• Respiratory infections
• Acute inpatient respiratory management

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

• Inpatient gastrointestinal bleeding
• Cirrhosis management
• Pancreatobiliary disorders
• Liver disease in hospitalized patients

Endocrinology & Metabolic Medicine

• Inpatient hyperglycemia
• Diabetes management
• Adrenal disorders
• Thyroid disorders
• Electrolyte abnormalities

Nephrology

• Acute kidney injury (AKI)
• Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
• End-stage renal disease (ESRD)
• Fluid and electrolyte management

Neurology

• Ischemic stroke
• Neurological emergencies
• Delirium in hospitalized patients

Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine

• Psychiatric disorders in hospitalized patients
• Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
• Opioid use disorder treatment
• Behavioral health management

Dermatology & Allergy

• Common dermatology consultations
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Drug allergies
• Allergy consultations in hospital medicine

Women’s Health & Special Populations

• Pregnancy-related issues for hospitalists
• Geriatric medicine
• Delirium prevention and management

Palliative Care & Communication

• Goals of care conversations
• Pain management
• Palliative care principles
• Shared decision-making

Emerging Topics

• Artificial intelligence in medicine
• Health equity and antiracism in healthcare
• Trauma-informed care
• Preoperative evaluation updates

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participants will be able to:

• Apply evidence-based strategies for managing common inpatient medical conditions.
• Improve diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making in hospital medicine.
• Interpret ECGs, laboratory findings, and imaging studies relevant to inpatient care.
• Optimize the treatment of infectious diseases, cardiovascular disorders, and metabolic conditions.
• Implement current recommendations for antibiotic stewardship and infection management.
• Recognize and manage common psychiatric, neurologic, and geriatric conditions encountered in hospitalized patients.
• Conduct effective goals-of-care discussions and patient-centered communication.
• Incorporate emerging technologies and evolving best practices into hospital-based care.

Educational Benefits

The Brigham Update in Hospital Medicine 2024 provides clinicians with practical guidance from nationally recognized experts on the conditions most frequently encountered in hospital settings. Through case-based teaching and evidence-driven recommendations, participants gain the knowledge and confidence needed to improve patient outcomes, enhance clinical efficiency, and stay current with advances in modern hospital medicine.