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.
Scientific Program Session Formats
Case-Based Learning Sessions (CBL)
Sessions employ case scenarios and real-world clinical examples to best achieve session objectives.
Clinical Pearls Sessions (CP)
Faculty present brief clinical cases illustrating important teaching points that are relevant to the practicing internal medicine physician. 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 Sessions (CT)
These fast-paced sessions feature three speakers concisely addressing different aspects of an overarching theme and cover topics that are highly relevant to clinical practice.
Clinical Workshops (CW)
Due to close faculty-learner interaction, hands-on style education, or role-play models, these small group workshops have a limited number of seats available. Be sure to arrive early to ensure your seat.
Most sessions at the Internal Medicine Meeting are held in large rooms that can accommodate anticipated attendance. However, due to close faculty-learner interaction, hands-on style education, or role-play models, these small group workshops have a limited number of seats available. Clinical Workshops are not ticketed, but often fill quickly, so be sure to arrive early to ensure your seat.
Meet the Professor Sessions (MTP)
Didactic lectures presented by distinguished faculty to analyze controversial issues, recent advances, or new developments in selected topics. This format is designed to include time for faculty to engage the audience by answering questions submitted during the session via the ACP Meeting app.
Multiple Small Feedings of the Mind Sessions (MSFM)
Faculty provide concise, evidence-based answers to common, yet difficult, patient-management problems on a variety of topics frequently faced by practicing internal medicine physicians.
Panel Sessions (PN)
Two or more faculty address different aspects of the selected topic or engage in point-counterpoint discussion.
Slide Show Sessions (SS)
Highly visual presentation of selected topics.
Update Sessions (UD)
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.
Workshops (WSO)
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.
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.