Update in Internal Medicine

LIVE STREAMING • December 7-12, 2025

Comprehensive UpdateS in All Areas of Medicine for Busy Clinicians

Optimized for remote learning

Remote Learning

Engage in interactive sessions and explore instructive clinical cases with audience-response questions, all led by renowned experts. Recordings of all live-streamed sessions will be available for immediate online viewing at your convenience.

In addition to the live-stream experience, all presentations and course materials will be accessible until March 27, 2026.

Register early and save

Register Early & Save

This program is among the highest-rated Harvard Medical School CME courses. The virtual platform provides an opportunity for everyone to attend eliminating the need to travel.

Register by October 10, 2025, for discounted pricing!

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Credits & Accreditation

Credits & Accreditation
  • 56.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
  • 56.75 ABIM MOC Points
  • 56.75 ECMECs® Credits
  • 13.25 Risk Management Credits, including 1.25 Credits of Opioid Education and Pain Management Training
  • Commensurate Credits from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the European Union of Medical Specialists

Accreditation details

Who Should Attend

Who Should Attend

Clinicians seeking a useful and comprehensive review that ensures they are up to date across all major fields in internal medicine. This includes:

  • Internists
  • Family-medicine physicians
  • Medical specialists
  • Nurse practitioners
  • PAs
  • Physicians preparing for the recertification examination or internal medicine boards
  • Other medical professionals interested in refreshing their knowledge of general internal medicine

Hear from past participants

Comprehensive Internal Medicine Continuing Education to Optimize Patient Care

Updates, Advances and Best Practices in All Areas of Medicine

The landscape of internal medicine is evolving rapidly, presenting practicing clinicians with increasingly complex challenges to maintain cutting-edge patient care. In response to such challenges, we developed Update in Internal Medicine over three decades ago and continue to improve it based on attendee feedback and current trends to provide you with the latest updates, advancements and best practices to optimize patient care across all areas of medicine.

All of the major subspecialties in general medicine will be covered including hot-off-the-press emerging topics, arming you with the latest information. Our live-streaming option ensures access to top-notch CME education, with recordings available for immediate on-demand viewing until March 27, 2026.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS

Microbiome: The Second Human Genome What Shapes It and How It Shapes Us
Presented by Sanjiv Chopra, MD, MACP, FRCP (London)

Progress in the Treatment of Diabetes and Its Complications
Presented by Martin J. Abrahamson, MD, FACP

Artificial Intelligence: A New Frontier in Medicine
Presented by Yousif A-Rahim, MD, PhD

Exemplary Leadership: Lessons from History and Contemporary Times
Presented by Sanjiv Chopra, MD, MACP, FRCP (London)

Dealing with Our Denial of Death: Communicating About End-of-Life Before the End
Presented by Margaret M. Hayes, MD, ATSF

The Biology of Burnout: An Inside-Out Approach to Wellness
Presented by Gail Gazelle, MD, MCC

Using Social Network Interventions to Improve Health
Presented by Nicholas A. Christakis, MD, PhD, MPH

Advances in Radiology: From Wilhelm Röntgen to Molecular Imaging
Presented by Jonathan B. Kruskal, MD, PhD

Internists, family medicine physicians, medical specialists, PAs, and NPs from around the world attend this intensive course for updates, advances and best practices to optimize screening, diagnosis and management of patient care.

The following areas in medicine will be discussed:

Engaging Sessions with Prominent Experts from Harvard Medical School

Optimized for Remote Learning

The 2025 program has been enhanced for distance learning. Beyond live streaming, all session recordings and course presentations will be available for immediate online access, allowing you to learn at your convenience through March 27, 2026.

  • Live Online Chat & Polling
  • Interactive Case-Based Questions and Discussions
  • Live Demonstrations
  • Question-and-Answer Panels
  • Session Recordings & Downloads

Take advantage of this flexible and interactive format to enhance your skills and stay at the forefront of your field!

Reviews of Our Online Format

“The virtual option provided an opportunity for me to learn from Harvard Medical School’s best.”

“The instant response to Q&A was impressive and felt like we were connecting in-person.”

The online platform was excellent and very easy to use.

"Having access to the videos on-demand is a tremendous resource for reviewing information I might have missed."

"Seamless AV transitions. Well-organized. No technical problems. Good audience interaction, didn’t slow down the presentations."

What Participants Say About This Course

Ranked among the highest-rated Harvard Medical School CME courses, past participants consistently report that this program has improved their clinical practice and outcomes.

  • “Impressive lineup of new and talented presenters who offered deep insights into the latest trends and innovations in the field.”

  • “A well-rounded review with practical tips and valuable updates across specialties—helpful for understanding the latest developments from our specialist colleagues."

  • “I was able to learn at my own space because of the virtual format, which was incredibly helpful as a busy clinician.”

  • “Excellent course; great to have access to the videos through the end of the year.”

  • “The variety and clarity of the topics presented were outstanding. I particularly enjoyed the orthopedic sessions featuring live model demonstrations.”

  • “This is my first time participating and will make it a yearly goal to attend.”

  • “I was unable to attend this course in the past due to the cost of travel, but the virtual option provided an opportunity for me to learn from Harvard Medical School’s best.”

  • "Seamless AV transitions. Well-organized. No technical problems. Good audience interaction, didn’t slow down the presentations."

  • "Great speakers, inspiring, smart, and enthusiastic."

  • "Having access to the videos on-demand is a tremendous resource for reviewing information I might have missed."

  • "I appreciated attending this meeting from the comfort of my own home. I was able to learn and update my practice while still keeping up with family and work obligations."

  • "The online platform was excellent and very easy to use."

  • "The instant response to Q&A was impressive and felt like we were connecting in-person."

  • “All of the speakers were engaging and responsive to questions on the chat feature.”

  • "Outstanding lectures; ease of use for an online course; all questions were answered promptly; and great engagement of remote learners."