Harvard Updates in General Internal Medicine for Specialists 2026

+ Include: 64 Videos (.mp4) + 64 Audios (.mp3) + 64 Subtitles (.vtt) + 55 PDFs, size: 127.71 GB

+ Target Audience: internists, subspecialists and primary care physicians who want updates on internal medicine, chronic disease management, and digital health tools

+ Information:

1. Overview

The Harvard Updates in General Internal Medicine for Specialists 2026 course provides a comprehensive review of the latest clinical advancements across multiple medical disciplines. Designed for subspecialists, the program explores current evidence-based treatments for cardiovascular disease, endocrine disorders, neurological conditions, infectious diseases, and emerging topics such as AI integration in clinical practice.

Course Date: January 26, – January 30, 2026

General Medicine for Specialists (formerly General Internal Medicine for Specialists) is a one-of-a-kind course designed to provide specialists with the latest, evidence-based updates in general medical care. With expert-led presentations spanning core topics in medicine from over 35 medical specialties, General Medicine for Specialists provides an outstanding opportunity to refresh knowledge in areas beyond core expertise to enhance the general care of patients.

Now in its third decade, the vibrant and well-attended General Medicine for Specialists course serves a broad national and international multispecialty audience and is available as a hybrid with both in-person in Boston, MA—a vibrant hub for medical innovation and a wonderful city to visit—and remote learning options. The live stream includes real-time closed captioning and multilingual translation, ensuring accessibility for a global audience. The concurrent session options and bonus video library empower participants to tailor their learning experience to the topics which are most relevant and interesting to each specialist in their practice. Past participants include members of nearly all specialties, with a large number of surgeons, psychiatrists, OB/GYN, and physical medicine and rehab physicians.

Highlights for 2026

Be empowered to implement new treatment guidelines, diagnostic recommendations, and management strategies for cancer screening, diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, memory loss, opioid use, sleep disorders, and many other specific conditions, with over 28 lectures, 24 workshops and a bonus library.

• Ischemic heart disease
• Hepatitis
• Stroke
• Chronic obstructive lung disease
• Diabetes management
• Menopause management
• Anticoagulation
• Non-diabetes endocrinology
• Cognitive decline
• Congestive heart failure
• Common eye problems
• Management of GI complaints
• Breast cancer risk
• Basic orthopedics
• Atrial fibrillation
• Lipid management
• Disease prevention and health promotion
• Osteoporosis management
• Asthma
• Renal medicine
• Sleep disorders
• Genetic Testing
• Managing obesity
• Headaches
• Allergy medicine
• Thyroid disorders
• Hypertension
• Lower back pain and more!

2. Learning Objectives

• Apply updated evidence-based guidelines to the diagnosis and management of common medical conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, chronic kidney and liver disease, sleep disorders and women’s health.
•  Translate innovative, evidence-based interventions from across specialties into effective clinical practice.
•  Recognize the management strategies and clinical decision-making of colleagues, including the rationale for specific modalities and medications.
•  Evaluate the current and future role of Artificial Intelligence in medicine, including its applications in diagnostics, clinical decision-making, risk prediction, and workflow efficiency.
•  Implement best practices in preventive care, screening, and health promotion, with a focus on older adults and patients with multimorbidity.
•  Assess the value of new diagnostic and screening tests, including changes to thresholds for established testing.
•  Anticipate and manage adverse effects of therapies prescribed across specialties.
•  Manage complex patients by assessing comorbidities and anticipating adverse interactions between therapies prescribed across specialties.
•  Perform focused examination skills in areas such as basic orthopedics.
•  Incorporate breakthrough innovations with proven patient benefit into clinical care.

3. Target Audience

Best for subspecialists and primary care physicians who want updates on internal medicine, chronic disease management, and digital health tools.

Who Should Participate

Medical Sub-Specialists, Surgeons, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Physical Medicine and Rehab Specialists, Psychiatrists, OB/GYN Clinicians, Primary Care Physicians, Residents, Fellows, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals

4. Topics

• 01 Course Introduction

• 02 Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease Treatment Choices in 2026

• 03 Women’s Health Hormone Therapy for Treatment and Prevention

• 04 Updates in Stroke Prevention and Treatment

• 05 Frequently Asked Questions in Hematology A Case-Based Approach

• 06 A1 Healthcare Delivery in the Face of Climate

• 07 A2 Insomnia Treatment

• 08 B1 Opioid Use Disorder

• 09 B2 Lyme and Tick-borne Diseases

• 10 C1 Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hand Pain Diagnosis and Management

• 11 C2 Update in Renal Medicine

• 12 D1 Diseases of the Foregut Updates from the Upper GI Tract

• 13 D2 Ophthalmology in Primary Care

• 14 Using Alto Optimize the EHR Experience for Clinicians

• 15 Diabetes An Update forSubSpecialist

• 16 Update on Anticoagulants and Venous Thromboembolism

• 17 Hyperlipidemia 2026

• 18 E1 Autonomic Medicine

• 19 E2 The Digital Healthcare Landscape 2026

• 20 F1 Asthma Updates

• 21 F2 Anxiety and Depression

• 22 G1 Lung CancerScreening and Strategic Approach to the Management of Pulmonary Nodules

• 23 G2 New and Emerging Viruses

• 24 H1 Pre and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV and STIs

• 25 H2 Neuropathy What You Need to Know

• 26 AI in Medicine Promises and Pitfalls

• 27 Common OutpatientInfections Current Treatment Recommendations

• 28 Updates in Addressing Headaches

• 29 Atrial Fibrillation

• 30 I1 Genetic Testing for Cancer Risk

• 31 I2 Managing Obesity

• 32 J1 Prostate Cancer- Screening and Beyond Disparities, Therapy, Medical Malpractice Avoidance and Advances

• 33 J2 Intermittent Fasting and Circadian Rhythms Does WhenYou Eat Matter

• 34 K1 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

• 35 K2 Review & Updates in Hypertension Management

• 36 L1 New Practices for Managing Osteoporosis and Reducing Fractures

• 37 L2 Tuberculosis 2026

• 38 Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Dementia Update 2026

• 39 Infectious and Metabolic Liver Disease

• 40 2026 Heart Failure Update for Subspecialists

• 41 Treating Tobacco Use Optimizing forEnduring Outcomes

• 42 Breast Cancer Current Approaches to Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

• 43 Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine

• 44 Updates in Allergy Whatto Know in 2026

• 45 Mood Disorders in Geriatrics

• 46 Putting Evidence Into Practice Lessons from Implementation Research

• 47 Common Thyroid Problems

• 48 Principles of Care for the Older

• 49 Lower BackPain Evaluation and Treatment Approaches

• 50 Case Studies in Reproductive Endocrinology

• 51 Teaching in the 21st Century Leveraging the Science of Learning

• 52 Special Lectures A- New and Emerging Viruses – Martin Hirsch

• 53 Special Lectures B- Supplements – Pieter Cohen

• 54 Special Lectures C- Hormone Therapy for Women- Clinical Cases – Dr. Deborah Gomez Kwolek

• 55 Special Lectures D- Practical Tips to Address Health Insurance Challenges – Lori Tishler

• 56 Special Lectures E- Practicing with Health Equity in Mind – Aisha James

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