The Passmachine Family Medicine Board Review course 2020

Overview

The Passmachine Family Medicine Board Review Course 2020 provides extensive, on-demand education designed specifically for physicians preparing for family medicine board certification. This comprehensive course covers a wide range of clinical topics, emphasizing practical knowledge and clinical decision-making applicable in primary care settings.

On-demand Family Medicine education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This course delivers detailed sessions across multiple clinical domains relevant to family medicine practice. Each session focuses on key pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management principles to reinforce clinical expertise and board exam readiness.

• Respiratory
  • Miscellaneous Respiratory Problems in Primary Care (1 Hour) — William J. Hueston, MD, PhD
  • Pneumonia (1 Hour) — William J. Hueston, MD, PhD
  • Other Respiratory Infections & Assorted Topics (1 Hour) — William J. Hueston, MD, PhD
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease & Asthma (1 Hour) — William J. Hueston, MD, PhD
• Cardiovascular
  • Tachycardia & EKG Interpretation (1 Hour) — Eddie Needham, MD
  • SBE Prophylaxis, Valvular Heart Disease, & Acute Myocardial Infarction (1 Hour) — Eddie Needham, MD
  • Coronary Atherosclerosis & Hypertension (1.25 Hours) — Krishnan Narasimhan, MD
  • Congestive Heart Failure (0.75 Hour) — Krishnan Narasimhan, MD
• Musculoskeletal
  • Rheumatology (1 Hour) — Robert D. Sheeler, MD
  • Lupus, HLS-B27 Associated Problems & Bone Disease (1 Hour) — Robert D. Sheeler, MD
  • Spine & Upper Extremity Problems (1 Hour) — Robert D. Sheeler, MD
  • Lower Extremity Problems (1 Hour) — Robert D. Sheeler, MD
• Endocrine
  • Endocrinology: Diabetes & Hypothalamic Pituitary Axis (1.5 Hours) — Eddie Needham, MD
  • Thyroid Disorders: Thyroid, Parathyroid, & Calcium Metabolism (1.25 Hours) — Robert D. Sheeler, MD
• Gastrointestinal
  • Differential Diagnosis, Abdominal Pain, and Gastric & Esophageal Problems (1 Hour) — Robert D. Sheeler, MD
  • Small Bowel, Colon, Liver & Pancreas (1 Hour) — Robert D. Sheeler, MD
• Integumentary
  • Common Conditions, Benign & Malignant Growths, and Newborn & Diabetic Skin Conditions (1.5 Hours) — Julie S. Taylor, MD, MSc
  • Bacterial & Viral Infections, Fungal Infections, and Non-Skin Dermatology (1.5 Hours) — Julie S. Taylor, MD, MS
• Psychogenic
  • Psychiatry (2.25 Hours) — Jack Krasuski, MD
• Population-based Care
  • Population-based Care (1.5 Hours) — Julie S. Taylor, MD, MS
• Hematologic/Immune
  • Anemia & Red Blood Cell Disorders and Transfusions (1 Hour) — Morey A. Blinder, MD
  • White Blood Cell Disorders, Malignancies, Hemostasis, Platelet Disorders, and Venous Thromboembolism (1 Hour) — Morey A. Blinder, MD
• Nephrologic
  • Acute Kidney Injury & Hyperkalemia (1 Hour) — Eddie Needham, MD
  • Chronic Kidney Disease & Hematuria (1 Hour) — Eddie Needham, MD
• Neurologic
  • Nerve Roots & Migraine, and Chronic Headaches & Stroke (1 Hour) — Robert D. Sheeler, MD
  • Degenerative Diseases and Myopathy & Brain Tumors (1 Hour) — Robert D. Sheeler, MD
• Special Sensory
  • Special Sensory (1 Hour) — Eddie Needham, MD
• Reproductive-Male
  • Reproductive-Male (1 Hour) — Krishnan Narasimhan, MD
• Modules
  • Module: Child/Adolescent Care: Newborns, Nutrition & Growth, and Preventative Care (1.5 Hours) — Julie S. Taylor, MD, MS
  • Module: Child/Adolescent Care: Acute and Chronic Illnesses (1 Hour) — Julie S. Taylor, MD, MS
  • Module: Geriatric Medicine: Incontinence, TIA/Stroke, Diabetes, Sodium, Calcium, and Adverse Drug Reactions & Interactions (1 Hour) — Richard M. Dupee, MD
  • Module: Geriatric Medicine: Dementia, Orthostasis, Falls, Pain Management, End-Of-Life & Palliative Care, and Elderly Abuse (1 Hour) — Richard M. Dupee, MD
  • Module: Women’s Health: Breast Issues, Menstrual & Endometrial, and Ovarian & Uterine Conditions (1.5 Hours) — Robert D. Sheeler, MD
  • Module: Women’s Health: Vaginal Problems & Contraception and Menopause & Fertility (1 Hour) — Robert D. Sheeler, MD
  • Module: Maternity Care: Preconceptual & Prenatal Care (1 Hour) — Krishnan Narasimhan, MD
  • Module: Maternity Care: Intrapartum & Postpartum Care (1 Hour) — Krishnan Narasimhan, MD
  • Module: Emergent/Urgent Care (1 Hour) — Krishnan Narasimhan, MD
  • Module: Hospital Medicine (1 Hour) — Eddie Needham, MD
  • Module: Sports Medicine (1.5 Hours) — Krishnan Narasimhan, MD
  • Module: Ambulatory: Acute & Chronic Problems (1 Hour) — Robert D. Sheeler, MD
  • Module: Ambulatory: Complex & Assorted and Psycho-Social (1 Hour) — Robert D. Sheeler, MD
• Study Tools
  • Test-taking Strategies (1 Hour) — Robert D. Sheeler, MD

Speakers

This course features multiple expert faculty recognized for their clinical experience in family medicine and related specialties. Their focused instruction covers a broad spectrum of core topics critical for certification and clinical practice.

• William J. Hueston, MD, PhD
• Eddie Needham, MD
• Krishnan Narasimhan, MD
• Robert D. Sheeler, MD
• Julie S. Taylor, MD, MS/MSc
• Jack Krasuski, MD
• Morey A. Blinder, MD
• Richard M. Dupee, MD

Target Audience

This course is intended for family medicine physicians seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in preparation for board certification and recertification. It is also suitable for trainees, including residents and fellows, requiring comprehensive review in core primary care disciplines.

Why This Topic Matters

The Passmachine Family Medicine Board Review Course 2020 addresses key clinical areas essential for effective practice in family medicine, enhancing understanding of common and complex patient presentations within a primary care context. Through focused review across multiple specialty components, it fosters a well-rounded medical expertise aligned with certification expectations.

Delivered via MedHub Central, this course supports clinicians in strengthening their diagnostic and management capabilities across family medicine’s scope. The material reinforces core competencies critical for board exam preparation and improved clinical confidence in diverse patient care scenarios.