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Allergy / Immunology

Allergic Complications of Transfusions
Anaphylaxis
Asthma
Auto-Immune Systemic Disorders
Drug Allergy
Food Allergy
Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders
Rhinitis, Sinusitis, & Conjunctivitis
Skin Disorders
Urticaria and Angioedema

Cardiovascular Disease

Congenital Heart Disease in the Adult
Dysrhythmias/Conduction Defects
Endocarditis and Other Cardiovascular Infections
Hypertension
Ischemic Heart Disease
Myocardial Disease
Pericardial Disease
Syncope
Valvular Heart Disease
Vascular Disease

Dermatology

Acne/Rosacea
Dermatitis (Eczemas)
Dermatologic Immunology Disorders of Hair & Nails
Nodules and Tumors of the Skin
Papulosquamous Dermatoses
Photosensitivity Dermatoses
Pigment Disorders
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Vascular Dermatoses
Vesiculobullous Dermatoses

Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism

Adrenal Disorders
Anterior Pituitary Disorders
Diabetes Mellitus
Disorders of Calcium Metabolism and Bone
Hypoglycemia Not Due to Insulinoma
Hypothalamic Disorders
Lipid Disorders
Nutritional Disorders
Polyglandular Disorders
Posterior Pituitary and Water Metabolism
Thyroid Disorders

Gastroenterology

Biliary Tract Disease
Colonic and Anorectal Disease
Esophageal Disease
Liver Disease
Pancreatic Disease
Small Intestinal Disease
Stomach or Duodenum
Undiagnosed Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage

Geriatric Syndromes

Bowel and Bladder Function
Common Issues in the Elderly
Neurological Issues in the Elderly
Physical Impairment in the Elderly
Other Primary Geriatrics

Hematology

Coagulation Factor Disorders and Thrombotic Disorders
Genetic Disorders of Hemoglobin
Hematologic Malignancies
Hemolytic Anemia
Hypoproliferative Anemia
Leukocyte Disorders
Platelet Disorders
Transfusions & Bone Marrow Transplantation

Infectious Disease

AIDS and HIV Infection
Bacteremia, Sepsis Syndrome, & Fever of Unknown Origin
Enteric Infections
Infections of Joints and Bones
Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
Nosocomial / Procedure & Device-Associated Infections
Parasitic Infections
Prevention of Infectious Disease
Genitourinary Infections
Systemic Fungal Infections
Tick-Borne Illnesses
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Viral Infections

Nephrology/Urology

Acute Renal Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease
Glomerular Disorders
Nephrolithiasis
Prostate Disorders
Tubulointerstitial Disease
Urinary Tract Infections
Water and Electrolyte Balance
Other Urology

Neurology

Central Nervous System Infections
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cranial Neuropathy Diseases of Muscle and Neuromuscular Function
Disorders of Cerebral Function
Headache
Movement Disorders
Multiple Sclerosis and Other Demyelinating Diseases
Nerve Root Syndromes / Mechanical Lesions of the Spine
Peripheral Neuropathy
Seizures

Obstetrics / Gynecology

Breast Disorders
Diseases of the Vulva & Vagina
Family Planning and Reproductive Health
Menopause: Management, Risks, & Benefits of Therapy
Menstrual Disorders
Ovarian Disorders
Pregnancy
Uterine Disorders

Medical Oncology

Bone Tumors
Breast Cancer
Cancer Prevention, Screening, & Survivorship
Complications of Cancer and its Treatment
Endocrine Tumors and Endocrine Manifestations of Tumors
Gastrointestinal or Hepatic Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasms of the Head and Neck
Oncologic Emergencies
Urologic Cancer

Ophthalmology

Eye Infections & Other Ophthalmologic Disorders
Glaucoma and Cataracts
Retinal Disease

Otolaryngology / Dental Medicine

Diseases of the Ear
Diseases of the Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Salivary Glands
Disorders of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses

Psychiatry

Anxiety Disorders
Eating Disorders
Factitious Disorders
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Schizophrenia and Delusional (Paranoid) Disorders
Somatoform Disorders

Pulmonary Disease

Evaluation and Management of Pulmonary Disorders
Interstitial, Inflammatory, & Parenchymal Lung Diseases
Obstructive Airway Disease
Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Sleep Medicine

Rheumatology / Orthopedics

Inflammatory Disorders of Joints - Immunologic
Inflammatory Disorders of Joints - Non-Immunologic
Non-Inflammatory Musculoskeletal Disorders

Critical Care Medicine

Cardiac Arrest and Therapeutic Hypothermia
Cardiac Issues in the ICU
Coronavirus (SARS-COV-2, COVID-19)
Critical Care Pharmacology
Endocrine Issues in the ICU
Ethical Dilemmas in the ICU
Gastroenterology in the ICU
General Care Issues in the ICU
Hematologic Issues in the ICU
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Infectious Disease Issues in the ICU
Management of Severe Obstructive Lung Disease
Neurology Issues in the ICU
Obstetrical Critical Care
Renal Issues in the ICU
Respiratory Failure
Shock
Surgical Critical Care Issues in the ICU
Thromboembolic Disease

Miscellaneous

Epidemiology
Ethics Pain
Management and Addiction Medicine

Sample Question 1

A 43-year-old man has chronic plaque psoriasis affecting his face, scalp, arms, legs, and trunk. In addition he has arthritis. He lives several hours away from the nearest phototherapy facility. He has comorbidities including obesity, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, microalbuminuria, hyperlipidemia, and sleep apnea. His physician considers systemic therapy for his extensive psoriasis. Which medication is indicated in this patient, given his comorbidities?

cyclosporine
prednisone
acitretin
methotrexate
tumor necrosis factor-alpha antagonist biologic therapy

Educational Objective:

Propose therapy for psoriatic arthritis in a patient with multiple comorbidities.

Key Point:

Biologic therapy with a tumor necrosis alpha inhibitor is a safe choice in patients with multiple comorbidities.

Explanation:

Biologic therapy with a tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha antagonist represents the safer choice in this patient with multiple comorbidities, as the TNF-alpha antagonists are not associated with drug interactions or worsening of liver and kidney function. Methotrexate is associated with liver toxicity and contraindicated for that reason. Acitretin is associated with lipid abnormalities. Prednisone could precipitate a pustular psoriasis exacerbation. Cyclosporine is contraindicated because of effects on blood pressure and renal function.

References:

Menter A et al. Guidelines for the management of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2010. In Press

Habif T. Clinical Dermatology: A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy. 5th ed. Mosby; 2010:264-309.

Fathi R, Armstrong AW. The Role of Biologic Therapies in Dermatology. Medical Clinics of North America. 2015; 99: 1183-1194

Sample Question 2

A 42-year-old woman is found obtunded in a hospital public bathroom. She has a history of depression, anxiety, and alcohol abuse and takes sertraline for depression. She recently had a proximal humerus fracture sustained from a fall in her home, likely when intoxicated. She was scheduled for orthopedic follow-up on the day she was found obtunded. Her glucose level was normal, and her oxygen saturation was 90% on room air. An arterial blood gas showed pH of 7.25, PaCO2 of 60, and her HCO3 was 26 mmol/l. What is the acid-base disturbance in this patient?

Metabolic acidosis
Acute respiratory acidosis
Chronic respiratory acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis

Educational Objective:

Recognize acute respiratory acidosis.

Key Point:

Acute respiratory acidosis is characterized by a decrease in pH and an increase in PaCO2 without adequate renal compensation in the form of increased HCO3.

Explanation:

This patient has an acute respiratory acidosis, likely due to hypoventilation, perhaps from opioids +/- alcohol. The pH level of 7.25 shows that she has acidosis. The PaCO2 is elevated, suggesting respiratory acidosis, and the HCO3 is only minimally elevated, indicating that the kidneys have not had time to compensate in the form of a chronic increase in HCO3. If it were a chronic respiratory acidosis, one would expect an HCO3 around 32 mmol/l.

References:

Mount D, Dubose T. Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances and Acid-Base Disturbances Hypocalcemia in Kasper D, et al. (eds): Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, ed 19. New York, McGraw-Hill, 2015, Ch 64e

Kelen G, Nicolau D, Cline D. Acid-Base Disorders Disorders in Tintinalli JE, et al. (eds): Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, ed 8. New York, McGraw-Hill, 2016; Ch 15

Sample Question 3

A 64-year-old woman presents to her physician with the complaint of tremulousness when using her arms and hands. These symptoms have been present for about a year and have become slowly worse. Typically, the tremor occurs with common tasks such as reaching for a book, starting to write, lifting a fork, or picking up a glass of water. The symptoms are worse when she is among a group of people, particularly those who she does not know. She noticed that a glass of wine may relieve the tremor. Physical examination is normal except for a fine, 3-5 cycle/second tremor that is noted only on action. There is no rigidity or hypokinesia.

Which of the following is characteristic of a benign essential tremor?

It occurs only in patients over the age of 60.
It progresses rapidly.
It is an action tremor.
It may be inherited as an X-linked recessive gene.

Educational Objective:

Identify the clinical characteristics of benign essential tremor.

Key Point:

Essential tremor is an action tremor in contrast to Parkinson’s tremor which occurs at rest. Treatment of an essential tremor is advised only when it interferes with function.

Explanation:

Benign essential tremor is common in older patients but may appear much earlier in life, particularly when it is inherited. When inherited, essential tremor is usually an autosomal dominant trait. Essential tremors typically develop slowly and, in most cases, does not result in impairment of function until it has been present for many years. It is an action tremor, rarely accompanied by a tremor at rest. As with all tremors, an essential tremor is worse with stress. A small dose of alcohol often ameliorates the tremor as do beta blockers.

References:

Lang AE, Other Movement Disorders. Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 2016; 410: 2164-2170

Meara J, Parkinsonism and Other Movement Disorders. Brocklehurst’s Textbook of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology. 2017; 60: 510-518.e3

Sample Question 4

A 57-year-old construction worker presents to you complaining of a mass in the upper left anterior neck and another in the right submandibular region. He has had night sweats and mild generalized fatigue for 4 weeks. He has had no weight loss, cough, hemoptysis, or changes in speaking or swallowing. He experimented with smoking cigarettes for 1 month 10 years ago.

Physical examination reveals a 1.5 × 2.5-cm, firm, nontender mass in the superior region of the left anterior cervical lymph nodes and a 2.0 × 2.5-cm, nontender mass in the right submandibular region. The oral cavity is unremarkable.

What is the most likely origin of these painless, bilateral nodal findings in the context of systemic symptoms?

lung
lymphoma
oropharynx or piriform sinus
parotid gland

Educational Objective:

Describe the characteristics of cervical lymph node enlargement due to cancer.

Key Point:

Lymph node enlargement in the presence of systemic symptoms suggests lymphoma.

Explanation:

Bilateral painless nodal disease or nodal disease with systemic symptoms is suggestive of lymphoma. Alternatively, pain, warmth, and erythema would suggest lymph node drainage from an infected site. Enlarged nodes within the parotid gland suggest metastases from skin malignancies.

Reference:

Posner MR. Head and neck cancer (chapter 190). In: Goldman L, Schafer A. Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 25th ed., 2016:1297-1303.

Sample Question 5

A 43-year-old man presents to his physician for a routine evaluation. He has no symptoms, no history of cardiovascular disease, is on no medications, exercises regularly, and takes one glass of wine with dinner. He is healthy in appearance. Blood pressure is 134/70 mmHg in both arms, pulse 74 and slightly irregular, respirations 16/minute and Temperature 98.4⁰F.

Because of the slightly irregular rhythm, an electrocardiogram is obtained which show 3 separate P wave configurations. A diagnosis of wandering atrial pacemaker is made.

Which of the following treatments is appropriate for this patient?

no treatment
diltiazem
a beta blocker
oral anticoagulation

Educational Objective:

Know how to recognize a wandering atrial pacemaker.

Key Point:

A wandering atrial pacemaker is not accompanied by symptoms and does not require any treatment.

Explanation:

The diagnosis of wandering atrial pacemaker is made by electrocardiographic finding of a P wave with at least three different configurations with no evidence of tachycardia. Patients with this finding are asymptomatic. The ectopic pacemaker poses no risk and no treatment is necessary.

References:

Zimetbaum P, Cardiac arrhythmias with supraventricular Origin. Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 2016. 64;356-367

Van Hare GF, Disturbances of Rate and rhythm of the Heart. Nelson’s Textbook of Pediatrics. 2016; 435; 2250-2261

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The objective of this continuing medical education program is to provide an interactive review of the knowledge base of acute care and primary care medicine as appropriate by medical specialty. After completing this course, the participating clinician should be better equipped to:

Manage the broad spectrum of acute and chronic medical problems encountered in the practice of medicine.
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Diagnose and treat acute and chronic: cardiovascular disorders; diseases of the eye, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues; endocrinologic disorders; orthopedic and environmental injuries; gastrointestinal diseases; gynecologic and obstetric disorders; hematologic and oncologic problems; immunologic, allergic and rheumatologic diseases; infectious diseases; signs and symptoms; musculoskeletal disorders; pulmonary diseases; renal and urologic disorders; and intoxications and poisonings.
Demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and cognitive skills required to achieve objectives 1-4 by scoring at least 80% on all topics studied for CME credit.

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The following individuals have generously contributed to the content and/or editing of this program:

Editor-in-Chief:

Paul Griner, MD
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University of Rochester School of Medicine
Weston, MA

Contributing Editors:

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Hospitalist
Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinic
Keene, NH

Miguel G. Madariaga, MD, MSc, FACP, DLSHTM
Director, Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine
Physician, Infectious Disease
Doylestown Hospital
Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Rohan Sen, MD
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Internal Medicine
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO

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ABIM MOC Exam Dates

About Internal Medicine MOC Exams and ABIM MOC Requirements

Traditional ABIM MOC Exam Dates (Re-Certification)

MOC EXAM DATE OPTIONS	REGISTRATION DATES
Spring 2021: Apr. 5, 6, or 7, 2021	Dec. 1, 2020 through Feb. 28, 2021
Fall 2021: Oct. 18, 20, or 28, 2021	Dec. 1, 2020 through Aug. 15, 2021
Spring 2022: Apr. 11, 12, or 19, 2022	Dec. 1, 2021 through Feb. 28, 2022
Fall 2022: Oct. 3, 6, or 7, 2022	Dec. 1, 2021 through Aug. 15, 2022

Special Accommodation TraduABIM Exam Dates* (Certification)

MOC EXAM DATE OPTIONS	REGISTRATION DATES
Spring 2021: Apr. 26-30, 2021	Dec. 1, 2020 through Feb. 28, 2021
Fall 2021: Oct. 25-29, 2021	Dec. 1, 2020 through Aug. 15, 2021
Spring 2022: Apr. 25-29, 2022	Dec. 1, 2021 through Feb. 28, 2022
Fall 2022: Oct. 24-28, 2022	Dec. 1, 2021 through Aug. 15, 2022


* These exam dates are only offered to candidates who have a documented disability requiring a special testing schedule, as provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please see the ABIM policy on Accommodation for Test Takers with Disabilities.

Other Internal Medicine Certification Requirements:

ABIM Knowledge Check-In Dates

About the Knowledge Check-In MOC Option and ABIM MOC Requirements

Knowledge Check-In Dates vary, although windows in Spring, Summer and Fall have been used.

Dates Registration opened for all 2021 ABIM assessments on December 1, 2020. Contact ABIM.org for more information about your specialty, including KCI exam dates, content (blueprint), tutorial and scoring.

You can try the KCI if it is offered in your specialty. If you are not currently certified, or you are in a grace period, you can regain certification by passing two consecutive KCIs and completing any outstanding MOC points requirements. If you are in the grace period, you can meet your assessment requirement by passing two consecutive KCIs.

The first year a KCI is offered in a specialty it is considered “no consequences,” meaning that if a physician is unsuccessful on one or more attempts, they will get another opportunity to take and pass the KCI two years later. They will continue to be publicly reported as certified as long as they are meeting all other MOC requirements.

NOTE: The Knowledge Check-In will no longer be offered after 2021 as we transition to the longitudinal assessment. 2020 was the final administration for this specialty. The traditional, 10-year MOC exam will continue as an option beyond 2021.

Knowledge Check-In Exam Day Schedule (two-year assessment)

The Knowledge Check-In takes approximately 3-1/2 hours.
The assessment is divided into two sessions, each containing a maximum of 45 multiple-choice questions.
The Knowledge Check-In is the same exam whether you take in online or in a test center.
Both sessions of the Knowledge Check-In are open-book, meaning that you have access to an online external resource (UpToDate^®). You can take the exam tutorial and visit the UpToDate User Academy for ABIM Exam to practice using the open-book feature. Please note that certain features of UpToDate, including those that access external websites like Society Guidelines, will not be available during the exam for security reasons.

ACTION	TIME ALLOTTED
Launch Exam and Check in with Greeter	Varies, up to 15 minutes
Tutorial	Optional, up to 5 minutes
Instructions and Pledge of Honesty	Up to 3 minutes
First Session	Up to 1 1/2 hours (maximum 45 questions)
Break	Optional, up to 15 minutes
Second Session	Up to 1 1/2 hours (maximum 45 questions)
Optional Survey	Up to 5 minutes
Feedback Screen	Up to 2 minutes
Total	Approximately 3 1/2 hours

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ABIM Board Certification demonstrates that physicians have met rigorous standards through intensive study, self-assessment and evaluation. MOC assessments are designed to evaluate whether a certified internist has maintained competence and currency in the knowledge and judgment required for practice. The MOC assessments emphasizes diagnosis and management of prevalent conditions, particularly in areas where practice has changed in recent years.

As a result of the blueprint review by ABIM diplomates, the assessments place less emphasis on rare conditions and focuses more on situations in which physician intervention can have important consequences for patients. For conditions that are usually managed by other specialists, the focus is on recognition rather than on management.

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What's covered on the ABIM Maintenance of Certification Exam?

ABIM publishes a content blueprint of the material that will appear on the exam, the primary medical content categories of the blueprint are shown below. This is how we determine which material appears in IM board exam simulations.

Allergy and Immunology2%
Cardiovascular Disease s15%
Dermatology3%
Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism10%
Gastroenterology10%
Geriatric Syndromes3%
Hematology4%
Infectious Disease10%
Nephrology and Urology6%
Neurology4%
Obstetrics and Gynecology3%
Medical Oncology 6%
Ophthalmology1%
Otolaryngology and Dental Medicine1%
Psychiatry3%
Pulmonary Disease 8%
Rheumatology and Orthopedics10%
Miscellaneous 1%
TOTAL100%

What is the format of the ABIM MOC Exam?

What's the ABIM Maintenance of Certification Exam format?

The traditional 10-year exam comprises up to 220 single best-answer multiple-choice questions, of which 50 are new questions that do not count in the examinee’s score.

The exam consists of single best answer questions only. This type of question consists of a brief statement, case history, graph or picture followed by a question and list of possible options. You must choose the one answer that is better than the others; note that other options may be partially correct. Examinees taking the traditional 10-year MOC exam will have access to an external resource (e.g., UpToDate®) for the entire exam.Familiarizing yourself with the question format in advance may help you work more effectively. Take the tutorial.

Most questions describe clinical scenarios and ask about the work done (that is, tasks performed) by physicians in the course of practice:

Diagnosis: making a diagnosis or identifying an underlying condition
Testing: ordering tests for diagnosis, staging, or follow-up
Treatment/Care Decisions: recommending treatment or other patient care
Risk Assessment/Prognosis/Epidemiology: assessing risk, determining prognosis, and applying principles from epidemiologic studies
Pathophysiology/Basic Science: understanding the pathophysiology of disease and basic science knowledge applicable to patient care

Reflecting the overall predominance of office-based internal medicine practice, most questions describe patient encounters that take place in outpatient settings; some encounters will occur in hospital or other inpatient settings as most general internists provide patient care in these settings as well. Clinical information presented may include patient photographs, radiographs, electrocardiograms, and other media to illustrate relevant patient findings.

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