For physicians preparing for the ABIM Certification examinations in internal medicine: Initial Certification, LKA, or Recertification.

Designed for internal medicine physicians, including general internists, internal medicine subspecialists, and internal medicine trainees.

This comprehensive and immersive course prepares learners to:

  • Recall high-yield clinical information that is likely to support success in the ABIM initial certification, LKA, or recertification examination in internal medicine.
  • Interpret and answer questions written in the ABIM question format and self-assess personal knowledge through peer-answer comparisons.
  • Implement important changes in clinical practice in accordance with recent advances and clinical guidelines.

Greater Chicago, IL (Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel & Convention Center)
Monday, May 24 - Friday, May 28, 2027

IMBR Course Live

ACP's Internal Medicine Board Review is a comprehensive 5-day, in-person course for physicians preparing for the ABIM Certification or recertification examination in internal medicine, including the LKA.

ACP Internal Medicine Board Review course content is developed from, and matched directly to, the ABIM Internal Medicine exam blueprint. It covers the essential information necessary to prepare physicians to pass the ABIM exams in Internal Medicine. It also provides an optimal review of internal medicine essentials for general internists, internal medicine subspecialists, and internal medicine trainees.

Livestream from anywhere directly to Greater Chicago via ACP's interactive platform
Monday, May 24 - Friday, May 28, 2027

IMBR Course Virtual

ACP Virtual Live: Internal Medicine Board Review is a comprehensive, 5-day livestream online course for physicians preparing for the ABIM Certification or recertification examination in internal medicine or the LKA.

ACP Internal Medicine Board Review course content is developed from, and matched directly to, the ABIM Internal Medicine exam blueprint. It covers the essential information necessary to prepare physicians to pass the ABIM exams in Internal Medicine. It also provides an optimal review of internal medicine essentials for general internists, internal medicine subspecialists, and internal medicine trainees.

Internal Medicine Board Review includes:

  • Focused alignment with the ABIM exam blueprint for a comprehensive review of internal medicine essentials
  • Instruction by over 17 expert clinician-educators in an immersive experience
  • High yield, novel content from the MKSAP physician editing team
  • Interactive case-based questions with live quizzes and real-time interactive Q&A
  • Highly rated: 97% of learners rated the 2026 course "Excellent" or "Very Good"
  • Complete electronic syllabus available for download
  • ABIM exam preparation guarantee*

Bonus features:

  • 6 months online access to all course recordings upon completion of the course
  • Key Clinical Pearls - Valuable key takeaways offered for every topic covered during the course
  • Podcast discussion series, reinforcing pearls from each day of the course
  • Lightning Round game: Interactive competition with peers, aimed at sharpening question and answer skills
  • Test-Taking Tips & Strategies: 4-part video series (32:03) with evidence-based tips for exam day

Choose Your Format

In-person: An opportunity to learn with your peers and world-class faculty in an interactive classroom setting

Virtual Live: The ability to stream in an interactive classroom from anywhere
 

Fees

Registration DateNon-MemberACP MemberACP Resident*
On or Before 3/8/2027$1,563$1,248$971
After 3/8/2027$1,626$1,311$1,050

*Verification letter required.

**10% discount on groups of 10 or more. Contact Member and Product Support for more information.

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Course Details

Date: May 24-28, 2027 Rosemont, IL or Virtual

Course Agenda - Available by February 1, 2027

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Internal Medicine Board Review Course?

ACP’s Internal Medicine Board Review Course is a 5-day course for physicians preparing for the ABIM Certification examinations in internal medicine: Initial Certification, LKA or Recertification

Why should I take the Internal Medicine Board Review Course?

This comprehensive course will prepare you to recall high-yield information to support success in the ABIM initial certification, LKA or recertification examination in internal medicine. The course will also help implement changes in clinical practice in accordance with recent advances and clinical guidelines.

Should I attend in-person or virtually?

Attend in person for the opportunity to learn with your peers and world-class faculty in an interactive classroom setting. Choose the virtual live option to stream in an interactive classroom from anywhere.

How long do I have access to the course recordings after the meeting ends?

Registrants have 6 months online access to all course recordings upon completion of the course.

Can I cancel if my plans change?

To request a refund for IM Board Review Courses, please refer to ACP's Refund/Cancellation Policy for Courses.

What is the Board Prep Guarantee?

If you do not pass the ABIM Certification or MOC Exam in internal medicine after attending an ACP Exam Prep Course, you may attend one ACP Exam Prep Course within twelve months of your ABIM notification date, subject to space availability, and not pay the registration fee or you may receive access to a current Online ACP Exam Prep course recording. Summative results from the LKA are determined at the end of the 5-year cycle (formative scores reported before the 5-year determination are not eligible). To qualify, email PGguarantee@acponline.org a copy of the ABIM notification letter of your test results with the option you are choosing.

Where can I find the syllabus?

All registrations include access to the electronic version of the course syllabus (e-syllabus), which will be available by May 7, 2027. No printed syllabus will be produced for this course.

Course Directors

Diana S. Kakos, MD, FACP

  • Clinical Assistance Professor
  • Department of Internal Medicine
  • University of Michigan
  • Ann Arbor, MI

Allison L Ruff, MD, MHPE

  • Clinical Associate Professor, General Medicine
  • Department of Internal Medicine
  • University of Michigan
  • Ann Arbor, MI

Hotel and Travel Information

ACP has partnered with United and Delta Airlines to provide discounted travel to our board review courses.  Book your discounted airfare.

You are responsible for making your own hotel reservations. Several rooms have been set aside for course registrants. In the event that the rooms have been sold out, please check online for alternative hotels in the area.

Crowne Plaza O’Hare Hotel & Convention Center
5440 North River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
Group Rates: $149 Single/Double
Online booking link coming soon!

The reduced-rate cutoff date is May 3, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (based on availability). All rates are per room, per day and do not include applicable taxes and gratuities.

Airline Discounts Available.

CME Accreditation

The American College of Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

MOC Information

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn medical knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

 

Board Prep Guarantee

If you do not pass the ABIM Certification or MOC Exam in internal medicine after attending an ACP Exam Prep Course, you may attend one ACP Exam Prep Course within twelve months of your ABIM notification date, subject to space availability, and not pay the registration fee or you may receive access to a current Online ACP Exam Prep course recording. Summative results from the LKA are determined at the end of the 5-year cycle (formative scores reported before the 5-year determination are not eligible).To qualify, email PGguarantee@acponline.org a copy of the ABIM notification letter of your test results with the option you are choosing.