Conferences

Core Curriculum Lecture Series
The core curriculum lecture series is held at noon every Monday and Thursday. Faculty from each subspecialty of internal medicine present lectures covering basic science and pathophysiology. This series also includes lectures on neurology, psychiatry, orthopedics, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, emergency medicine, dermatology, humanities, geriatrics, sleep medicine, and a variety of other topics.

Clinical Grand Rounds
Internal Medicine Clinical Grand Rounds is held every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. An interesting case is presented by a faculty member in order to demonstrate the clinical as well as basic science principles that were used in the diagnosis and management of the case.

Clinical Update in Internal Medicine
This conference is held every Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. Nationally recognized experts and our faculty are invited to present the latest updates in their field of specialty. Each month a different specialty of medicine is highlighted.

Clinical Pathological Conference (CPC)
CPC is held one Friday a month at 12:15 p.m. A challenging case is presented by a resident, discussed by a faculty member after relevant imaging is presented by a radiologist, followed by a presentation of the pathology and final diagnosis by a pathologist.

Potpourri
Potpourri is held two Fridays a month at 12:15 p.m. Residents present two of the most interesting patients seen in the last month. The presenting resident, faculty or program directors emphasize teaching points.

Morbidity and Mortality
Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) conference is held one Friday a month at 12:15 p.m. Residents present patients who expired or had unexpected complications. Teaching points and learning opportunities are emphasized by the presenting resident, faculty, or program directors.

Interns' Conference
Every Tuesday at 11 a.m., the interns meet with Dr. Feldman or Dr. Goodman to present and discuss recent cases. Interns develop presentation skills and diagnostic abilities and gain an appreciation for pathophysiology of the disease state.

Coffee with Cardiology
Coffee with Cardiology is held every Friday at 7:30 a.m. At this conference the Cardiology faculty teaches cardiac exam, diagnosis, management and interpretation and proficiency at electrocardiography.

Morning Report
Dr. Feldman, the Chair of Medicine, conducts morning report daily Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. Cases admitted the night before are presented. Diagnosis and case management are discussed. The conference is attended by upper level residents on the ward service and by the associate program director and core faculty members.

Journal Club
A resident-led Journal Club is held twice a month on Tuesdays at noon. Residents and faculty participate in the discussion of recent medical literature, applying the concepts of evidence-based medicine and biostatistics to evaluate the study.

Residents' Conference
Every year, each resident presents a 45-minute talk on an internal medicine topic of his or her choice. This residents' conference is held every other Tuesday at noon.