Harvard Updates in General Internal Medicine for Specialists 2026

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

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

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

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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