The Brigham Board Review and Comprehensive Update in Endocrinology

Overview

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Expert Online Endocrinology CME

The Brigham Board Review and Comprehensive Update in Endocrinology is an expert-led, case-based program designed to enhance your clinical knowledge and address competence-based gaps in endocrine disease management. Structured around ABIM certification and recertification requirements, this online CME course covers essential topics such as adrenal disorders, bone health, diabetes, obesity, thyroid conditions, and cardiovascular endocrinology.

Insightful continuing medical education lectures will strengthen your understanding of disease pathophysiology and help refine therapeutic strategies. You’ll gain keen insight that will improve clinical decision-making, enhance patient outcomes, and boost performance on exams.

Topics / Speakers

The Brigham Board Review and Comprehensive Update in Endocrinology Introduction - Ole-Petter R. Hamnvik, MB, BCh, BAO, MMSc

Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia: Overview of Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes – Screening and Diagnosis - Yan Yuan, MD, MSc

Type 2 Diabetes – Prevention - Vanita Aroda, MD

Overview of Type 1 Diabetes - Aaron B. Nelson, MD

Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia: Management of Hyperglycemia

Positive Health Behaviors and Well-Being to Improve Health Outcomes in Diabetes - Kavita Seetharaman, MBBS

Antidiabetic Agents 1 – Metformin, Sulfonylureas, Meglitinides, and Thiazolidinediones - Ezgi Caliskan Guzelce, MD

Antidiabetic Agents 2 – Incretins and SGLT-2 - New Approaches to Type 2 Diabetes - Lee-Shing Chang, MD

Insulin and Insulin Pump Therapy - Alexander Turchin, MD

Selecting Therapies to Treat Type 2 Diabetes - Marie E. McDonnell, MD

Assessing Glycemic Control - Alexander Turchin, MD

Inpatient Hyperglycemia – Evidence-based Approaches and Treatment Strategies - Nadine E. Palermo, DO

Hyperglycemic Crisis – Diagnosis, Management, and Transition of Care - Nadine E. Palermo, DO

Diabetes in Pregnancy - Nadine E. Palermo, DO

Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia: Chronic Complications of Diabetes

Reducing CV Risk In Diabetes - Jorge Plutzky, MD

Prevention and Management of Diabetic Nephropathy - Gearoid M. McMahon, M, MBBCH

Retinopathy, Neuropathy and Foot Care for the Endocrinologist - Aaron B. Nelson, MD

Diabetes Cases for the Boards - Lee-Shing Chang, MD

Lipids, Obesity, and Nutrition

Lifestyle Interventions for Management of Obesity - Caroline Apovian, MD

Medical Management of Obesity - Caroline Apovian, MD

Overview of Bariatric Surgery – Short and Long-term Outcomes - Ali Tavakkoli, MD

Assessment and Treatment of Dyslipidemia - Furkan Burak, MD

Metabolic-associated Steatotic Liver Disease for the Endocrinologist - Furkan Burak, MD

Cases in Weight Management and Lipids for the Boards - Zeb Saeed, MBBS

Thyroid Disorders

Hypothyroidism - Ellen Marqusee, MD

Hyperthyroidism and Thyroiditis - Matthew I. Kim, MD

Understanding Thyroid Nodules and Improving Thyroid Nodule Care - Erik K. Alexander, MD

Thyroid Disease and Pregnancy - Athanasios Bikas, MD

Thyroid Cancers – Initial Approach - Sara Ahmadi, MD

Thyroid Cancers – Advanced Disease - Sara Ahmadi, MD

Thyroid Cases for the Boards - Theodora Pappa, MD, PhD

Calcium and Bone Disorders

Evaluation of the Patient with Low Bone Density - Sharon H. Chou, MD

Treatment of Osteoporosis - Sharon H. Chou, MD

Hypercalcemia - J. Carl Pallais, MD

Hypocalcemia - J. Carl Pallais, MD

Topics in Metabolic Bone Disease - Eva S. Liu, MD

Calcium and Bone Cases for the Boards - Athanasios Bikas, MD

Pituitary and Hypothalamic Disorders

Anterior and Posterior Pituitary Insufficiency - Le Min, MD, PhD

Pituitary Masses - Ursula B. Kaiser, MD

Prolactin and Growth Hormone Excess - Ana Paula De Abreu Silva Metzger, MD, PhD

Dysnatremias – Evaluation of Hypernatremia and Hyponatremia - J. Carl Pallais, MD, MPH

Neuroendocrine Cases for the Boards - George A. Stamatiades, MD, PhD

Adrenal Disorders

Primary and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency - Jonathan S. Williams, MD, MMSc

Diagnosis and Treatment of Cushing’s Syndrome - Gail K. Adler, MD, PhD

Primary Hypertension - Naomi D. Fisher, MD

Endocrine Hypertension - Naomi D. Fisher, MD

Adrenal Tumors and Cancer - Anand Vaidya, MD, MMSc

Update on Pheochromocytomas and Paragangliomas - Anand Vaidya, MD, MMSc

Adrenal Cases for the Boards - Andrea V. Haas, MD

Reproductive Endocrinology

Evaluation of the Patient with Menstrual Irregularities - Maria A. Yialamas, MD

Management of Menopausal Symptoms - Ole-Petter R. Hamnvik, MB, BCh, BAO, MMSc

Contraception Overview - Maria A. Yialamas, MD

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia - Kavita Seetharaman, MBBS

Infertility and Assisted Reproduction - Kimberly Keefe Smith, MD

Diagnosis and Treatment of Testosterone Deficiency Syndromes in Men - Shalender Bhasin, MB, BS

Evaluation and Management of Erectile Dysfunction - Martin N. Kathrins, MD

Reproductive Endocrinology Cases for the Boards - Anna L. Goldman, MD

Other Topics

Gender-affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender and Gender-diverse People - Ole-Petter R. Hamnvik, MB, BCh, BAO, MMSc

Hypoglycemia in Non-diabetic Adult Patients – Diagnosis and Management - Marie E. McDonnell, MD

Endocrine Disorders in Pregnancy - Ellen Seely, MD

Faculty

Accreditation / Pass Guarantee

Accreditation

Oakstone Publishing is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation

Oakstone Publishing designates this enduring material for a maximum of 33.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 33.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Date of Original Release: May 15, 2025
Date Credits Expire: April 30, 2028

CME credit is obtained upon successful completion of a program post-test.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Integrate and demonstrate increased overall knowledge of endocrine diseases
• Identify and improve knowledge and clinical competence-based practice gaps in endocrinology
• Correlate pathophysiology and pathobiologic principles with clinical presentations
• Describe optimal therapeutic strategies and their risks and benefits
• Apply the knowledge and strategies gained through participation in this activity to the Board exam and daily practice

Intended Audience

This activity was designed for fellows/trainees and practicing endocrinologists and other professional affiliates (internists with an interest in endocrinology) who are preparing to become board certified, maintaining their certification, or who seek CME to improve patient care.

Board Pass Guarantee

We Guarantee You'll Pass! Diligent course study and successful completion of the CME quiz provides the strongest likelihood of passing board certification or maintenance of certification exams. Oakstone is so confident of your success that we guarantee it. If you do not pass your exam on the first attempt, mail us a copy of your board failure notification, plus our system certificate reflecting your successful completion of the CME quizzes for the board review product purchased. You will receive a credit for the purchase price paid (less any discounts or premium), which you may apply to future purchases with Oakstone. Your exam record will be destroyed. Your board failure notification can be mailed to: Oakstone, P.O. Box 190165, Birmingham, AL 35219. If you have any questions on this policy, please feel free to contact Customer Service at 1-800-633-4743.

Quick Facts

Provider: Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Course Director:

Ole-Petter R. Hamnvik, MB, BCh, BAO, MMSc

Assistant Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Associate Program Director
Internal Medicine Residency
Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension
Department of Medicine
Brigham and Women's Hospital

Credits: Earn a maximum of 33.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and 33.75 ABIM MOC points