Internal Medicine

Core Principles and Case-Based Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment

Overview

This comprehensive course provides healthcare professionals with a solid foundation in internal medicine, combining essential core principles with a case-based learning approach. Through real-world clinical scenarios, learners will enhance their diagnostic reasoning, improve clinical decision-making, and apply evidence-based treatment strategies across a range of internal medicine conditions. Ideal for clinicians seeking to deepen their understanding and sharpen their skills in patient-centred care.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Apply foundational concepts in internal medicine to clinical practice.
  • Formulate differential diagnoses based on clinical presentations.
  • Implement diagnostic and treatment strategies for common internal medicine conditions.
  • Analyze patient cases to improve decision-making and patient outcomes.
  • Integrate evidence-based practices into patient care.
  • Communicate clinical reasoning effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Module Breakdown

Module 1: Introduction to Internal Medicine

  • Overview of internal medicine specialties

  • Clinical reasoning and diagnostic frameworks

  • Case: Fatigue in a middle-aged man

Module 2: Cardiovascular System

  • Hypertension, heart failure, ischemic heart disease

  • Reading ECGs and interpreting biomarkers

  • Case: Chest pain in a smoker with diabetes

Module 3: Respiratory System

  • COPD, asthma, pneumonia, interstitial lung disease

  • Spirometry and imaging essentials

  • Case: Dyspnea and productive cough

Module 4: Gastrointestinal System

  • GERD, peptic ulcer, hepatitis, IBD

  • Abdominal exam techniques

  • Case: Chronic abdominal pain and weight loss

Module 5: Endocrinology

  • Diabetes, thyroid disorders, adrenal conditions

  • Understanding hormonal feedback loops

  • Case: Uncontrolled blood sugar and fatigue

Module 6: Hematology

  • Anemia types, bleeding disorders, hematologic malignancies

  • Reading CBCs and coagulation panels

  • Case: Fatigue and pallor in a young woman

Module 7: Infectious Diseases

  • Sepsis, common bacterial and viral infections

  • Antimicrobial stewardship

  • Case: Fever, rigors, and altered consciousness

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Updated: 1/06/2025

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