ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity

Early-Onset Gastrointestinal Cancers – A Review

Importance  Early-onset gastrointestinal (GI) cancer is typically defined as GI cancer diagnosed in individuals younger than 50 years. The incidence of early-onset GI cancer is rising globally, and early-onset GI cancers represent the most rapidly increasing early-onset cancer in the US….

Ovarian Cancer – A Review

Importance  Ovarian cancer is the eighth most common cause of cancer and cancer death in women worldwide. In 2022, ovarian cancer was diagnosed in approximately 324,398 individuals, and 206 839 died of ovarian cancer worldwide. In 2025, it is estimated that…

AMA STEPSForward – How to Gain Autonomy as a Physician

Dr Mark Greenawald explores the concept of “autonomy” for physicians, offering practical strategies for physicians and practice leaders to foster greater individual autonomy within health care settings, empowering physicians to make decisions that align with their professional values and patient…

Sequelae and Care After Firearm Injury

This JAMA Insights discusses evidence about the care of patients with firearm injury, including management of chronic pain, peripheral nerve injury, and lead toxicity from bullet fragments.

Pectus Arcuatum Definitions, Diagnostics, and Surgical Guidelines – A Systematic Review

Importance  Pectus arcuatum is a rare anterior chest wall deformity that is often confused with excavatum, carinatum, or a mixed deformity. A complete understanding of its clinical and physiological basis will improve diagnostic accuracy and allow for standardized management. Objectives  To gain…

Diverticulitis – A Review

Importance  Diverticulosis is defined by the presence of multiple outpouchings (diverticula) originating from the intestinal lumen. Diverticulitis is defined as inflammation of these diverticula. The annual incidence of diverticulitis in the US is approximately 180 per 100 000 people, resulting in approximately…

Potential Trade-Offs of Proposed Cuts to the US National Institutes of Health

Importance  Proposed US National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding cuts under the second Trump administration have raised concerns about their implications. As a key sponsor of foundational research and workforce training, the NIH plays a vital role in biomedical innovation. Understanding…

Patent Foramen Ovale and Stroke – A Review

Importance  A patent foramen ovale (PFO), an opening between the right and left atria during normal fetal development that fails to close after birth, is present in approximately 25% of all adults. Paradoxical embolism, a venous thromboembolism that travels to the…