Welcome

This is a living reference for internal medicine shelf exam preparation.

How this notebook is organized

Content is organized by organ system → condition. Within each condition, you'll find consistent sections:

• What to Know — the high-yield summary
• Most Commonly Tested — shelf exam focus points
• Physiology & Pathophysiology — mechanisms you need to understand
• Diagnosis — workup, labs, imaging
• Management — acute and chronic treatment
• Common Test Questions — practice vignettes with explanations
• Videos & Resources — curated external links
• Pearls & Pitfalls — easy misses and buzzwords

How to use it

• Browse by organ system in the left sidebar
• Use the search bar at the top to jump to any topic
• Check the "last updated" date at the bottom of each page

About

Maintained by your preceptor team. New content is added regularly.