Description

Overview

The Brigham Board Review in Infectious Diseases 2021 (CME VIDEOS) is a comprehensive series of on-demand educational videos designed to reinforce expertise in infectious diseases for clinicians and learners. This course covers fundamental topics in clinical microbiology, antimicrobial therapy, infection control, and specialized areas such as transplant infectious diseases and HIV management.

On-demand Infectious Diseases education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This course offers detailed video presentations covering a broad scope of infectious diseases topics presented by experienced infectious diseases specialists. Attendees will deepen their understanding of the clinical and microbiological aspects of infections, antimicrobial therapies, and emerging infectious disease challenges.

  • Overview of Clinical Microbiology – Bacteria and Mycobacteria — Sanjat Kanjilal, MD, MPH
  • Clinical Microbiology – Fungi, Viruses and Parasites — Sanjat Kanjilal, MD, MPH
  • Antibiotics – I — Jennifer A. Johnson, MD
  • Antibiotics – II — Jennifer A. Johnson, MD
  • Antifungal Therapy: Options and Indications — Ann Woolley, MD
  • Therapy of Herpes and Influenza Virus Infections — Martin S. Hirsch, MD
  • Congenital Immunodeficiencies of Clinical Importance in Adults — David E. Sloane, MD
  • Respiratory Tract Infections: Sore Throats, Common Colds, and Coughs — Miriam Baron Barshak, MD
  • Bronchitis and Pneumonia — Joel T. Katz, MD
  • Nosocomial Pneumonia — Michael Klompas, MD, MPH, FRCPC
  • COVID-19 Transmission and Risk to Healthcare Workers — Michael Klompas, MD, MPH, FRCPC
  • Hot Topics in Infection Control — Michael Klompas, MD, MPH, FRCPC
  • Endocarditis — Adolf W. Karchmer, MD
  • Meningitis and Encephalitis — Todd B. Ellerin, MD
  • Encephalitis — Todd B. Ellerin, MD
  • Bone and Joint Infections — James H. Maguire, MD
  • Adult Immunizations — Lindsey R. Baden, MD
  • Travel Medicine — James H. Maguire, MD
  • Parasitology — James H. Maguire, MD
  • Tick-borne Diseases — Daniel Solomon, MD
  • Zoonoses — Mary W. Montgomery, MD
  • Infectious Diarrhea — Mary W. Montgomery, MD
  • Tuberculosis — Eric J. Rubin, MD, PhD
  • Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria, Nocardiosis, Rhodococcus, and Actinomycosis — Jonathan Li, MD
  • Infectious Complications of Immunomodulators — Ann Woolley, MD
  • Transplant Infectious Diseases – General Principles — Lindsey R. Baden, MD
  • Transplant Infectious Diseases Boards Questions — Sophia Koo, MD
  • HIV: Testing and Initial Evaluation — Lisa A. Cosimi, MD
  • HIV: Opportunistic Infections and Board Review Questions — Lisa A. Cosimi, MD
  • Principles of Antiretroviral Therapy: When to Start and What to Start — Daniel R. Kuritzkes, MD
  • HIV: Clinical Cases and HIV Resistance Testing — Jonathan Li, MD
  • Viral Hepatitis — Arthur Y. Kim, MD
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections — Jacob H. Johnson, MD
  • Outpatient Infectious Disease – Board Review Questions — Brian T. Chan, MD
  • Skin Infection and Infection-Mimickers Part 1 — Jason Frangos, MD
  • Skin Infection and Infection-Mimickers Part 2 — Jason Frangos, MD
  • Cases: Non-Infectious Diseases that May Appear on the Boards – Part I — Holly E. Rawizza, MD
  • Cases: Non-Infectious Diseases that May Appear on the Boards – Part II — Holly E. Rawizza, MD
  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 — Stephen Walsh, MD

Date of Original Release: April 15, 2021

Speakers

  • Sanjat Kanjilal, MD, MPH
  • Jennifer A. Johnson, MD
  • Ann Woolley, MD
  • Martin S. Hirsch, MD
  • David E. Sloane, MD
  • Miriam Baron Barshak, MD
  • Joel T. Katz, MD
  • Michael Klompas, MD, MPH, FRCPC
  • Adolf W. Karchmer, MD
  • Todd B. Ellerin, MD
  • James H. Maguire, MD
  • Lindsey R. Baden, MD
  • Daniel Solomon, MD
  • Mary W. Montgomery, MD
  • Eric J. Rubin, MD, PhD
  • Jonathan Li, MD
  • Sophia Koo, MD
  • Lisa A. Cosimi, MD
  • Daniel R. Kuritzkes, MD
  • Arthur Y. Kim, MD
  • Jacob H. Johnson, MD
  • Brian T. Chan, MD
  • Jason Frangos, MD
  • Holly E. Rawizza, MD
  • Stephen Walsh, MD

Target Audience

This course is intended for infectious diseases clinicians, internists, fellows in training, and other healthcare professionals seeking a comprehensive board review or clinical update in infectious diseases. It is suitable for those preparing for board examinations or aiming to strengthen practical knowledge of infectious diseases diagnostics, therapy, and emerging topics.

Why This Topic Matters

The Brigham Board Review in Infectious Diseases 2021 (CME VIDEOS) addresses key clinical areas within infectious diseases, reflecting the evolving landscape of microbial pathogens and antimicrobial management. The course content supports professionals in internal medicine and infectious diseases to maintain and update their expertise in complex infections and emerging infectious threats.

Hosted on MedHub Central, this resource provides accessible, on-demand infectious diseases education designed to facilitate confident clinical decision-making and reinforce core concepts essential for both patient care and board preparation.