What Is the ACP Scientific Program?
The ACP Scientific Program is the core educational component of the Internal Medicine Meeting. It includes more than 180 educational sessions covering a broad range of internal medicine topics through lectures, workshops, case-based learning, updates, and other interactive formats. A searchable listing with detailed descriptions of each session will be posted in the fall of 2026.
Find Scientific Program Sessions and Descriptions
Session titles and descriptions details will be listed in the fall in the Session Finder.
Educational Session Formats
Case-Based Learning Sessions
Sessions employ case scenarios and real-world clinical examples to best achieve session objectives.
Clinical Pearls Sessions
Test your clinical acumen in case-based sessions and answer challenging patient management questions. Compare your critical thinking to your colleagues’ and leave the sessions with a rich collection of “pearls” that you can apply to your practice.
Clinical Triad Educational Sessions
Fast-paced, interactive sessions feature three speakers concisely addressing different aspects of an overarching theme and cover topics that are highly relevant to clinical practice.
Clinical Communication and Practice Workshops
Attend interactive sessions focused on communication and interpretive and systems-based practice skills. Clinical Workshops use small-group breakouts and role-play models to teach these important topics.
Meet the Professor Sessions
Distinguished faculty analyze controversial issues, recent advances, and new developments in selected topics.
Multiple Small Feedings of the Mind Sessions
Focused, fast-paced presentations that offer evidence-based answers to dilemmas frequently faced in patient care.
Internal Medicine Clinical Updates
Nationally recognized faculty review the year’s most important published papers in internal medicine and the subspecialties. Learn about significant findings and their impact on patient care.
Internal Medicine Clinical Updates
Nationally recognized faculty review the year’s most important published papers in internal medicine and the subspecialties. Learn about significant findings and their impact on patient care.
Visual Clinical Learning Sessions
Highly visual slide-show presentation of selected topics.
Hands-On Internal Medicine Workshops
Workshops are designed to be practical, teaching exercises, often conducted as discussion groups involving close contact and frequent interchange between participants and faculty.
Who Should Attend the Scientific Program?
Internal medicine physicians, residents, fellows, medical students, academic faculty, and practice leaders can all benefit from the varied educational offerings at Internal Medicine Meeting 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Scientific Program
What is the ACP Scientific Program?
The ACP Scientific Program is the core educational component of the Internal Medicine Meeting. It includes more than 180 educational sessions covering a broad range of internal medicine topics through lectures, workshops, case-based learning, updates, and other interactive formats.
What types of educational sessions are included in the Scientific Program?
The program includes case-based learning sessions, clinical pearls, clinical triads, workshops, panels, updates, slide shows, and Meet the Professor sessions. Each format is designed to support different learning preferences and educational goals.
What are Clinical Pearls sessions?
Clinical Pearls sessions challenge participants with patient management questions and clinical cases. Attendees compare their reasoning with colleagues and faculty while learning practical insights that can be applied in daily practice.
What are Clinical Triads sessions?
Clinical Triads are fast-paced educational sessions featuring three speakers who address different aspects of a common clinical theme. The format allows attendees to gain multiple perspectives on topics relevant to patient care.
How do attendees choose the right session format?
Attendees can select formats based on their preferred learning style. Physicians seeking practical application may prefer workshops or case-based learning, while those looking for concise updates may choose Clinical Pearls, Updates, or Multiple Small Feedings of the Mind sessions.