Internal Medicine: The guide to residency

This handbook provides essential information on common symptoms and their diagnoses, boosting confidence during residency. It’s designed for internal medicine residents but is also a valuable resource for family medicine residents, medical students, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical interns. It covers various medical fields, including cardiopulmonary, gastroenterology, infectious disease, nephrology, neurology, and geriatrics, offering practical guidance for successful clinical practice.

Table of Contents Highlights:

• Cardiopulmonary: Chest pain, shortness of breath, hypertension
• Gastroenterology: Abdominal pain, GI bleeding, diarrhea
• Infectious Disease: Antibiotics, fever, MRSA
• Nephrology: Acute kidney injury, UTI, electrolyte imbalances
• Neurology: Falls, headaches, altered mental status
• Geriatric: Palliative care, hospice care
• Miscellaneous: Diabetes, anticoagulation, anemia, outpatient medicine

This compact guide helps streamline complex medical information for quick and effective clinical application.