George Washington University Infectious Disease Board Review Course 2025

The GWU Infectious Disease Board Review Course 2025 is a top-tier, all-in-one preparation bundle designed for physicians pursuing the infectious disease board certification. Featuring expertly crafted video lectures and a comprehensive question bank, this package offers both in-depth understanding and effective exam strategies—available entirely online to accommodate busy schedules.

What You Will Learn

Core concepts and high-impact updates across the field of infectious diseases, including antimicrobial therapy, HIV/AIDS management, tropical medicine, endocarditis, opportunistic infections, and infection control

Effective strategies and diagnostic frameworks for challenging syndromes—such as sepsis, fever of unknown origin, transplant-associated infections, and antimicrobial resistance

Evidence-based best practices and guidelines for patient-centered care in both inpatient and outpatient settings

Targeted board preparation with reinforced explanations through realistic, case-based multiple-choice questions

Event Details

Format: Fully on-demand online delivery combining expert video lectures with a robust, interactive question bank

Components: Includes high-yield lecture modules, a question bank with detailed explanations, and downloadable study materials tailored to infectious disease board content

Access: Available across devices 24/7, with flexible review timelines to suit your learning needs

Who Should Attend
Ideal for infectious disease fellows, physicians preparing for board certification or recertification, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals seeking a structured, high-yield review in ID medicine.

Why Attend
This course is your most efficient and effective path to board success—combining comprehensive content, active learning, and flexible delivery.
 
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Day 1 – Core Concepts & Immunocompromised Hosts

Introduction & course overview

Microbiology essentials for the exam

Principles of antimicrobial therapy (toxicities, PK/PD, drug–drug interactions)

Antibacterial drugs I – resistant gram-negative bacilli

Antiviral drugs

Respiratory viral infections (influenza in immunocompetent & immunocompromised)

SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19

Immunizations (domestic, travel, occupational)

Infections in hematopoietic stem cell recipients

Infections in neutropenic cancer patients

Daily questions, polling, Q&A

Day 2 – Hepatitis, GI & Parasitic Infections

Acute hepatitis

Chronic hepatitis

Clinical immunology & host defense

CMV, EBV, HHV-6, HHV-8

Antibacterial drugs II – gram-positive organisms

GI infections (Part I & II)

Helicobacter and Clostridioides

Skin and soft tissue infections

Protozoa of clinical importance

Worms you should know

Daily questions, polling, Q&A

Day 3 – Fungi, Mycobacteria & Zoonoses

Deep mycoses (normal & abnormal hosts)

Nocardiosis, actinomycosis, rhodococcus

Tuberculosis (immunocompetent & immunosuppressed hosts)

Lyme disease

Ticks, mites, lice and related diseases

Zoonoses

Pneumonia

Sexually transmitted infections (genital ulcers & other syndromes)

Syndromes in the ICU relevant to ID physicians

Hospital epidemiology

Daily questions, polling, Q&A

Day 4 – HIV & Retroviruses

HIV diagnosis

HIV drug resistance

Antiretroviral therapy (general & special populations)

HIV-associated opportunistic infections I & II

Non-AIDS-defining complications of HIV/AIDS

Clinical manifestations of retroviral diseases and slow viruses

Herpes simplex

Bacterial & viral meningitis

Pharyngitis syndromes (incl. Group A strep)

Syndromes masquerading as infections

Photo review session (board prep cases)

Daily questions, polling, Q&A

Day 5 – Systemic & Device-Related Infections

Endocarditis (native & prosthetic valves, pacers, VADs)

Bone & joint infections

Staphylococcus aureus infections

Nontuberculous mycobacteria

Infections in solid organ recipients

Encephalitis (West Nile, rabies)

Penicillin allergies

Antifungal drugs (core concepts)

“Kitchen sink” syndromes not covered elsewhere

Daily questions, polling, Q&A

Online-Only Bonus Lectures

How to prepare for certification/recertification (including LKA)

Bootcamp: HIV

Bootcamp: Transplant

Statistics for the boards

Antibacterial drugs not covered elsewhere

Treating antimicrobial-resistant infections III

HIV-associated opportunistic infections III

Brain abscess, cavernous sinus thrombosis, subdural/epidural empyema

Infections of upper & lower urinary tract

Epididymitis, orchitis, prostatitis

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