Dear Colleague,
Imagine the peace of mind that you’ll experience once you’ve passed and this immense exam is behind you.
Thousands of physicians every year credit The Pass Machine course with their board exam success – and it is guaranteed to work for you. Here’s what makes The Pass Machine Internal Medicine Certification Board Review so effective:
“Great course, best bang for the buck. Well organized, enthusiastic speakers that are well-known experts.” Maria Angles, MD, Honolulu, HI
Laser-Focused Lectures: Content strictly follows the ABIM® Internal Medicine Certification exam blueprint. You review only what’s expected on your exam and nothing else.
The “QBL” Method: To ensure pinpoint exam relevancy, the lectures use a method called “Question-Based Learning.” Lectures are constructed from a series of board-style multiple choice questions, each coupled to a mini-lecture on that question’s topic.
Top-Flight Faculty: Lectures are presented by experienced, board-certified faculty from top teaching universities. Further, our two levels of medical editing ensure every lecture is up-to-date, medically accurate and 100% board-relevant.

Always-on Convenience: The Pass Machine Internal Medicine Certification Board Review course is optimized for 24/7 online access from any computer, smartphone, or tablet device, including the iPad® so you can watch the lectures and take practice exams whenever you have a free moment.
Detailed Printed Syllabus: The course syllabus includes all the lecture content mailed to you as soon as you register. Perfect for offline review!
Instant Gratification: Register today, start tonight! Plus, earn up to 46 AMA/PRA Category 1 CME credits. Course access is available for a full 12 18 months when you register now.
“The course is well organized, useful, and is a very good review for the Anesthesia board. Without hesitation, I would recommend it to anyone.” Gassan Mohama, MD, Chicago, IL

Deep Question Bank: Test your exam preparedness with hundreds of exam-style multiple-choice questions (MCQ). Questions carefully follow the board content outline, so each one is relevant to your preparation.
Realistic Test Environment: Your patients test you every day – but not in the same way the boards test you. Learn how to answer questions in the board exam format. It’s as close as you can get to the real exam!
Optimized for Learning: Every MCQ includes a detailed, referenced explanation. That way you’re not just testing your knowledge – you’re learning the “how” and “why” behind every board-style question.
“This review course was a fantastic review of Internal Medicine in regards to its focus on the IM Board Exam. It will be very useful in my clinical practice as well. The course was very attentive to my educational needs in helping me to optimize studying in the most effective way. The addition of online videos and questions further increased my satisfaction of this review. Finally, the specialists in each field represented here were exceptional.” Jay Patel, MD, Aurora, OH
Why not take advantage of the fact that The Pass Machine course is available right now? You can register online or by calling our offices, which are open seven days a week, and start studying tonight! Once registered, you’ll be granted access to your online dashboard with all course-related materials. We’ll then ship your printed syllabus the next business day.
Turn the wasted energy of worrying about your approaching exam into useful, high-yield prep starting right now! And remember that The Pass Machine stands behind you all the way until you pass. You have my word – and guarantee - on that!
So, don’t waste another moment. There really is a better way to learn. Please take a few moments to register now – you won’t regret your decision.
Respectfully,
Jack Krasuski, MD
Excecutive Director
"Getting away from the office for a week and focusing on studying for this exam was just what I needed." Timothy Sigman, MD, Sebastian, FL
If you believe you would receive added benefit from attending in-person an upcoming presentation of the live lectures, then this study option is for you. Benefits include:
Immersive Study: You can remove yourself from your hectic schedule and completely dedicate yourself to your exam preparations with 5 days of intense, concentrated study.
Instant Q&A: The expert faculty is on-hand to directly answer your board-related questions.
Group Review: Enjoy the company of dozens of colleagues preparing for the same challenge, together.
Breakfast & Lunch: To increase convenience and camaraderie, breakfast and lunch are included each day.
Additional CME: When you add live attendance, you receive an additional 46 CME for participating in the live event - that's 92 total CME!
The Pass Machine course is formatted for study on the iPad. That is why the The Pass Machine course offers a $500 stipend to purchase the iPad or other tablet computer of your choice. That way you get the technology that is best suited to your exam preparation – and the flexibility of watching webinars and taking practice exams on your new iPad!
Click here to download the Live Program Agenda for June 19-23, 2013 in Chicago, IL

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Dr. Ashar is an editor of the bestselling Johns Hopkins Internal Medicine Board Review Book. He is an advisor and mentor for the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Colleges Advisory Program. In addition, Dr. Ashar has authored numerous publications on topics in clinical medicine and medical education.

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Dr. Benoit is an expert in travel medicine and infectious diseases. He teaches extensively about HIV, infectious disease, parasitology, and tropical medicine at the University of Chicago. He also oversees the infection management of patients from all areas of the hospital. Dr. Benoit provides concise, high-yield information for board review.

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Dr. Blinder has more than 15 years experience in lecturing at board review courses at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He also has extensive experience teaching fellows and residents, as well as lecturing for numerous regional and national meetings and Grand Rounds. He also serves on the Missouri Genetic Disease Advisory Committee. Dr. Blinder's board review lectures are described as exceptionally organized and delivered.

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Dr. Boulay has lectured regionally and nationally on various topics of gastroenterology and pancreatic diseases. His research interests include outcomes of biliary endoscopy, treatment of pancreaticobiliary disease, the evaluation of the small intestine, and the use of stents for treating obstructions of the bile ducts due to cancer. Dr. Boulay is also researching the use of radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of Barrett's esophagus.

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Dr. Comer has received the Resident Teaching Award at University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center. He has given numerous lectures to medical students, residents, fellows, and at scientific meetings. He has published several articles and book chapters, such as "Coats' Disease and Retinal Telangiectasia" in Albert and Jakobiec's Principles and Practice of Ophthalmology, 3rd edition.

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Dr. Fisher's current research projects focus on hypoglycemia and diabetes. He lectures regionally, nationally, and internationally on various topics of endocrinology and diabetes. Dr. Fisher has won numerous awards for his teaching, research, and patient care.

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Dr. Holmquist, a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, is a leader of medical education in the University of Chicago Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She teaches residents in the outpatient clinic and operating room, holds several director positions, is a career and faculty advisor, and develops curriculum for the Section of Family Planning and Contraceptive Research. Dr. Holmquist also lectures on many topics important to gynecologic and reproductive healthcare, including adolescent reproductive health topics. She has received several awards for excellence in medical education.

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Dr. Krasuski spent three years as a Senior Staff Fellow at the National Institute on Aging, NIH, where he did research in the neuroimaging of dementing disorders. Currently, he spends most of his time lecturing to thousands of physicians yearly on psychiatric topics. He is known for his ability to clearly explain complex and little understood topics.

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Dr. McCoyd completed a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology at University of Chicago before becoming a faculty member at Loyola, where he is also the assistant neurology residency program director. He is known as an exceptional speaker who presents outstanding, high-yield lectures.

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Dr. Niewold is an academic physician-scientist who gives invited lectures to fellow physicians. In addition, he is involved with the teaching and lecturing curriculum at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine including a lecture series for preparation of the rheumatology board exam. He was recently a Distinguished Lecturer for an NCME Grand Rounds series on Rheumatoid Arthritis, and gave 15 Grand Rounds lectures (Category 1 CME) to Internal Medicine programs around the country. Dr. Niewold provides high-yield, memorable Rheumatology lectures for board review.

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Dr. Pitrak is a highly experienced board review lecturer on infectious diseases, as well as lecturing for the Respiratory and Critical Care Board exam sponsored by the American College of Chest Physicians. He was also named the Department of Medicine, Outstanding Educator by the Internal Medicine Residency Program at University of Chicago. He has been recognized by Best Doctors in America.

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Dr. Portugal is a highly sought-after educator in the field of otolaryngology, having participated in more than 100 invited lectures. He also chairs 2 committees and is a member of three others at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Portugal is an outstanding speaker who provides concise and engaging lectures laser-focused on exam topics.

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Dr. Sabin authored papers on topics including asthma, sinus disease, allergen immunotherapy and eczema. He was several awards including two for Outstanding Resident Teacher Award. Dr. Sabin served as chief resident at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. His special interests include asthma, nasal allergies, sinus disease, and drug and food allergies.

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Dr. Seiwert has authored several published articles and book chapters. He has also given numerous lectures locally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Seiwert has been honored with many awards for his work pertaining to head and neck cancer.

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Dr. Sorrentino has given hundreds of lectures and presentations, including several board review lectures on cardiology. Twice, Dr. Sorrentino has been named Best Doctor for the Chicago Metro Area by Chicago Magazine. He has also received the Outstanding Clinical Service Award from the University of Chicago Department of Medicine. Dr. Sorrentino has hosted more than 70 programs for ReachMD on XM Satellite Radio.

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Dr. Stein's interests are the diagnosis and treatment of difficult-to-manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. His research focuses on the quality of care delivered to patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Dr. Maria Tsoukas specializes in general dermatology, skin cancer therapy, cosmetic dermatologic surgery, and cutaneous laser surgery. She directs several research studies investigating the expansion of skin photodynamic therapy in the treatment of precancerous lesions and inflammatory acne. Dr. Tsoukas is an experienced lecturer and is a member of several Patient's Guide websites providing physician-reviewed information.

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Dr. Whittier is involved with the teaching and lecturing curriculum at Rush University including a lecture series for preparation of the internal medicine board exam. In addition, he has won the Teaching and Service Award in the Department of Internal Medicine at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Whittier has published many articles, abstracts, and book chapters on various topics of internal medicine and nephrology.
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API Room Block Code: LKG
Registration Cut-off date: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Check-in/Check-out: 3:00pm/12:00pm
API Group Room Rate: $105.00 Single/Double occupancy
The American Physician Institute has reserved a block of rooms and negotiated a special, discounted group rate of $105.00 Single/Double occupancy. Call 1-888-452-6943 and mention the API Room Block Code (LKG) to receive the special, discounted room rate of $105.00 single/double occupancy. This rate will expire Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Guest room availability is limited, and rooms are available on a first-come first-served basis.
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Intended Audience: Internists
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:
Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of PeerPoint Medical Education Institute and American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies, LLC. PeerPoint Medical Education Institute is accredited by the ACCME to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement:
PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates the live and enduring material formats for this educational activity for a maximum of 46 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.