This course offers a thorough overview of hepatology and gastroenterology from the perspective of passing exams. It is intended for candidates getting ready for both original certification and recertification maintenance, as well as for clinical practitioners seeking an intensive, fast-paced review of the subject.

You will be able to learn in-depth information about both uncommon but “classic” clinical vignettes that are examined on board-style exams, as well as gastrointestinal disorders that are frequently seen in practice. In addition, the boards assess the knowledge of doctors regarding the most recent developments in gastroenterology and hepatology as well as current guidelines.

We have put together this intense refresher course, which brings together exceptional educators from Cleveland Clinic and other top schools, to help you reach the high standards needed to pass the boards.

September 17, 2021, Friday

GI Board Review: Test-Taking Techniques for the ABIM/MOC Update

Interpreting Liver Test Results
Viral Liver Injury Caused by Drugs (Hepatitis A and B)
Variceal hemorrhage with Portal Hypertension
Carcinoma Hepatocellular
Fatty Liver Disease Associated with Alcohol and Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Features of Portal Hypertension That Are Not Vascular
Questions for the Liver Board Review
Liver Metabolic Disorders (Wilson Disease/Alpha 1/Hemochromatosis)
Liver diseases of pregnancy; viral hepatitis C, D, and E; autoimmune hepatitis; primary biliary cholangiopenia/primary sclerosing cholangiopenia; liver transplantation
Liver Panel

September 18, 2021, a Saturday

Pancreas and Biliary System Anatomy and Physiology Pancreatitis Acute Pancreatitis Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasm Chronic Pancreatitis
Questions for the Pancreas and Biliary Tract Board Review
Disease of the Biliary Tract
Pancreas and Biliary Panel GI Cancers ERCP/EUS

STOMACH AND ESOPHAGUS
Esophagus: Structure and Disorders of Motility
Barrett’s esophagus disease, gastroparesis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

September 19, 2021, a Sunday

MEDICAL PATHOLOGY
Pathology of the Gastrointestines
Histopathology of the Liver

ENDOSCOPY AND DISORDERS OF THE VAISCES
Non-variceal gastrointestinal bleeding, gastrointestinal endoscopy, and GI tract vascular disorders

INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE AND SMALL INTESTINE
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Clinical Features and Diagnosis
Meet the Experts: A Real-Time Discussion Sign up for:
a. Liver
b. Pancreas/Biliary
c. Esophagus and Functional
d. IBD
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Management
IBD Panel
Nutrition for the Boards
Small Bowel Mucosal Disease

COLON
Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Syndromes
Screening for Colon Cancer

Monday, September 20, 2021

COLON
Non-IBD Colitis
Approach to Diarrhea
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Constipation, Pelvic Floor, and Women’s Disorders

RADIOLOGIC-ENDOSCOPIC CORRELATION
Imaging of the Biliary Tract and Pancreas
GI Tract Imaging