ACP Chicago Internal Medicine Board Review 2026

ACP Chicago Internal Medicine Board Review 2026

Comprehensive ABIM Board Review & Internal Medicine Certification Preparation

The ACP Chicago Internal Medicine Board Review 2026 is the American College of Physicians’ flagship board review program designed to help physicians prepare for the ABIM Certification Examination, Recertification Examination, and Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment (LKA).

This comprehensive five-day course delivers an intensive review of all major internal medicine subspecialties, providing participants with high-yield clinical updates, evidence-based management strategies, board-focused teaching, and practical approaches to complex patient care.

Developed directly from the official ABIM Internal Medicine Exam Blueprint, the course reinforces essential knowledge across cardiology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, endocrinology, nephrology, rheumatology, hematology, oncology, pulmonology, neurology, geriatrics, and general internal medicine.

Course Features

• • Five-day Greater Chicago course held May 18–22, 2026
• • ACP Faculty-Led Board Review
• • ABIM Blueprint-Based Curriculum
• • Comprehensive Internal Medicine Coverage
• • Evidence-Based Clinical Updates
• • Board Examination Preparation

Course Information

Course Date: May 18–22, 2026

Provider: American College of Physicians (ACP)

Format: 5-Day Intensive Board Review Course

Focus: ABIM Certification, Recertification & LKA Preparation

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

• • Internal Medicine Physicians
• • General Internists
• • Internal Medicine Subspecialists
• • Hospitalists
• • Primary Care Physicians
• • Internal Medicine Residents
• • Internal Medicine Fellows
• • Academic Physicians
• • Advanced Practice Providers
• • Healthcare Professionals Preparing for ABIM Examinations

Best for: Internists and primary care physicians seeking comprehensive updates across all internal medicine subspecialties while preparing for board certification or recertification.

Program Overview

ACP’s Internal Medicine Board Review course provides a structured and comprehensive review of the core knowledge required for successful ABIM examination performance and contemporary clinical practice.

The curriculum mirrors the official ABIM blueprint and emphasizes practical clinical reasoning, diagnostic accuracy, evidence-based treatment recommendations, and test-taking strategies. Participants review high-yield topics commonly encountered on board examinations while strengthening the clinical skills necessary for effective patient care.

The course combines board preparation with practical updates that can be immediately applied in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Learning Objectives

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

• • Apply updated evidence-based diagnostic and management strategies across internal medicine subspecialties
• • Evaluate and manage complex clinical scenarios in cardiology, nephrology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology
• • Formulate effective treatment plans for infectious, rheumatologic, dermatologic, and hematologic disorders
• • Integrate best practices in geriatrics, critical care, ethics, and patient safety
• • Strengthen clinical reasoning and board-style problem-solving skills
• • Interpret current guideline recommendations and practice-changing clinical evidence
• • Improve patient outcomes through evidence-based decision-making
• • Enhance preparation for ABIM certification, recertification, and LKA examinations

Curriculum Topics

Board Preparation & Examination Strategy

Exam Fundamentals

• • Exam Types and Formats
• • Interpreting Test Items
• • Study Techniques and Resources
• • Understanding the ABIM Blueprint

Oncology

Oncology I & II

• • Cancer Screening
• • Solid Tumors
• • Hematologic Malignancies
• • Oncology Principles
• • Evidence-Based Cancer Management

Nephrology

Nephrology I–III

• • Acute Kidney Injury
• • Chronic Kidney Disease
• • Glomerular Disorders
• • Electrolyte Abnormalities
• • Acid-Base Disorders
• • Hypertension
• • Renal Replacement Therapy

General Internal Medicine

Mental & Behavioral Health

• • Depression
• • Anxiety Disorders
• • Cognitive Disorders
• • Behavioral Medicine

Cancer Screening

• • Preventive Medicine
• • USPSTF Guidelines
• • Risk-Based Screening Strategies

Common Symptoms

• • Symptom-Based Diagnosis
• • Clinical Reasoning
• • Differential Diagnosis

Ethics & Patient Safety

• • Professionalism
• • Ethical Decision-Making
• • Healthcare Quality Improvement
• • Patient Safety Principles

Musculoskeletal Problems

• • Joint Disorders
• • Back Pain
• • Soft Tissue Conditions

Urologic, Obstetric & Gynecologic Conditions

• • Men’s Health
• • Women’s Health
• • Common GU Disorders

Rheumatology

Rheumatology I & II

• • Rheumatoid Arthritis
• • Lupus
• • Vasculitis
• • Connective Tissue Diseases
• • Crystal Arthropathies

Pulmonary Medicine

Pulmonary I & II

• • Asthma
• • COPD
• • Interstitial Lung Disease
• • Pulmonary Hypertension
• • Sleep Disorders

Critical Care Medicine

Critical Care Review

• • Shock States
• • Sepsis
• • Respiratory Failure
• • Mechanical Ventilation
• • ICU Management Principles

• Infectious Diseases
• Infectious Disease I–IV
• • Antimicrobial Therapy
• • HIV Medicine
• • Respiratory Infections
• • Endocarditis
• • Osteomyelitis
• • Skin & Soft Tissue Infections
• • Emerging Infectious Diseases

• Dermatology
• Dermatology I & II
• • Common Skin Disorders
• • Inflammatory Dermatoses
• • Drug Reactions
• • Skin Cancer
• • Dermatologic Emergencies

• Gastroenterology
• Gastroenterology I–IV
• • GERD
• • Peptic Ulcer Disease
• • Liver Disorders
• • Pancreatic Disease
• • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
• • Colon Cancer Screening

• Geriatric Medicine
• Geriatrics I & II
• • Cognitive Impairment
• • Dementia
• • Frailty
• • Polypharmacy
• • Falls Prevention
• • End-of-Life Care

• Cardiology
• Cardiology I–IV
• • Coronary Artery Disease
• • Heart Failure
• • Arrhythmias
• • Hypertension
• • Valvular Heart Disease
• • Pericardial Disease
• • Preventive Cardiology

• Hematology
• Hematology I & II
• • Anemia
• • Coagulation Disorders
• • Thrombotic Conditions
• • Hematologic Malignancies

• Neurology
• Neurology I & II
• • Stroke
• • Seizure Disorders
• • Dementia
• • Headache Syndromes
• • Neuromuscular Disorders

• Endocrinology
• Endocrinology I–IV
• • Diabetes Mellitus
• • Thyroid Disorders
• • Adrenal Disease
• • Pituitary Disorders
• • Obesity Medicine
• • Metabolic Bone Disease

• Educational Features
• ✔ ACP Board Review Curriculum
• ✔ ABIM Blueprint-Aligned Content
• ✔ Comprehensive Internal Medicine Review
• ✔ High-Yield Examination Preparation
• ✔ Evidence-Based Clinical Updates
• ✔ Board-Style Clinical Reasoning
• ✔ Practical Patient Care Applications

• Why This Course Stands Out
• ✔ Official ACP Internal Medicine Board Review Program
• ✔ Directly Aligned with the ABIM Examination Blueprint
• ✔ Comprehensive Coverage of All Major Internal Medicine Subspecialties
• ✔ Excellent Preparation for Certification, Recertification & LKA
• ✔ Practical Clinical Updates for Daily Practice
• ✔ Evidence-Based Teaching from Expert Faculty
• ✔ Valuable for Both Trainees and Experienced Internists
• ✔ Integrates Board Preparation with Clinical Excellence

• Clinical & Educational Value
• The ACP Chicago Internal Medicine Board Review 2026 provides one of the most comprehensive internal medicine review experiences available for physicians preparing for ABIM examinations or seeking a broad clinical update.
• Through extensive subspecialty coverage, evidence-based teaching, and board-focused instruction, participants gain the knowledge, confidence, and clinical reasoning skills necessary for examination success and high-quality patient care.