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
Date of Original Release: May 1, 2025



