Master Internal
Medicine Residency
with Confidence

Build real-world clinical skills through practical, case-based training designed to help IM/FM residents excel on the wards, in the ICU, and beyond.

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Build Clinical Confidence. Master Hospital Medicine.

Inpatient Internal Medicine Course for Physician Assistants & Clinical Nurse Practitioners

This high-impact course is designed for PAs and NPs seeking to excel in the fast-paced world of inpatient internal medicine. Whether you’re transitioning into hospital medicine or refining your inpatient skills, this course delivers the knowledge and structure you need to succeed on the floor.

Approach to Common Inpatient Cases

Sepsis, pneumonia, AKI, chest pain, electrolyte imbalances, GI bleed, COPD, and CHF.

Clinical Decision-Making Tools

Evidence-based guidelines, diagnostic pathways, and treatment algorithms.

Interpretation Skills

EKGs, ABGs, chest X-rays, labs, and telemetry strips.

Essential Skills for Hospital Practice

Fluid and electrolyte management, insulin dosing, antibiotics, and anticoagulation.

Effective Note Writing & Sign-Outs

Progress notes, discharge summaries, and safe patient handoffs.

Test & Image Interpretation

Build confidence interpreting EKGs, chest X-rays, ABGs, telemetry, and laboratory results.

Physician assistant or nurse practitioner providing inpatient hospital care
Practice-Ready Training From theory to confident clinical practice
Case-based, practical, and clinically relevant
Taught by experienced hospitalists and educators
Templates, protocols, and cheat sheets for day-one readiness
Bonus: Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) essentials
Certificate of completion for your portfolio or credentialing

Who Should Join?

  • Recently graduated or transitioning PAs/NPs entering inpatient settings
  • Experienced providers seeking a focused refresh
  • Hospitalists and acute care providers aiming for evidence-based updates
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Online Recorded Lectures.

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Features Basic Subscription 1 Months Subscription 3 Months Subscription 6 Months Subscription 1 Year Subscription
Video Lecture (30+ hours) Video Lecture (1+ hour) Included Included Included Included
Study At own pace Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
High Speed Internet High Speed Internet High Speed Internet High Speed Internet High Speed Internet High Speed Internet
Tech Support Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Inpatient Clinical Medicine Book Not included Only e-book (Online read) + Free Hard Copy. Only e-book (Online read) + Free Hard Copy. Only e-book (Online read) + Free Hard Copy. Only e-book (Online read) + Free Hard Copy.
Shipping # Free U.S. shipping. Shipping fees apply to international orders. Free U.S. shipping. Shipping fees apply to international orders. Free U.S. shipping. Shipping fees apply to international orders. Free U.S. shipping. Shipping fees apply to international orders.
Pharmacology Book Not Included Only e-book (Online read) + Free Hard Copy. Only e-book (Online read) + Free Hard Copy. Only e-book (Online read) + Free Hard Copy. Only e-book (Online read) + Free Hard Copy.
Shipping # Free U.S. shipping. Shipping fees apply to international orders. Free U.S. shipping. Shipping fees apply to international orders. Free U.S. shipping. Shipping fees apply to international orders. Free U.S. shipping. Shipping fees apply to international orders.
Residency Training Guide Not included Not included Included Included Included
Hospital Workflow Guide Not included Not included Included Included Included
Observation Medicine Book Not included Not included Included Included Included
2 days Live online Review Course Not included Not included Included Included (Take one time for free Cost $299) Included (Take 2 times for free Cost $600)
Final Pricing Free Total=$33 Total=$55 Total=$99 Total=$120
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Course Physical Books

Cover of Inpatient Clinical Medicine Book

Inpatient Clinical Medicine Book

Prepared for: Internal Medicine Residents, Medical Students, PAs & NPs Students

  • EKG
  • Gastroenterology
  • Hematology and Oncology
  • Hepatology
  • Nephrology
  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Neurology
  • Infectious Disease
  • Pulmonary & Critical Care
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Pharmacology Book

Prepared for: Residents and Attending Physicians

  • Antibiotics
  • Gastroenterology
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Cardiology
  • Diuretics
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry
Cover of The Visual Stethoscope Book

The Visual Stethoscope Book

Prepared for: Internal Medicine Residents, Medical Students, PAs & NPs Students

  • Cardiology
  • Pulmonology
  • FAST Exam
  • Renal
  • Skin and Musculoskeletal
  • Vascular Access
  • Eye
  • Procedures
  • Nerve Block

Internal Medicine Course

Physician Assistant & Nurse Practitioners

Build the clinical knowledge, decision-making skills, and confidence required for inpatient residency training through live online instruction from board-certified, practicing physicians.

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COURSE OVERVIEW

Physician Assistant & Nurse Practitioners

Physician assistants and nurse practitioners are important members of the healthcare community. The skills they learn in Differential Diagnosis prepare them to work in hospitals and clinics. The Differential Diagnosis course is for students, whether they are currently working or have completed their clinical rotations. Our goal is to improve students’ decision-making ability, which requires a strong link between basic and clinical knowledge.

PA & NP COURSE PRICING

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Attending In-Person?

There are limited in-person spots available!
The course takes place at Rolling Meadows, IL headquarters.
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Accommodation:

You can book a 21-day package at Holiday Inn, located beside our facility within walking distance.

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Meet the Instructor

Dr. Bukhari, MD, is a board-certified practicing physician.

After medical school, he joined the research team at the University of Chicago and then Northwestern University.

He completed internal medicine residency training in Ohio and currently works as an internal-medicine board-certified hospitalist in Illinois.

He is also an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Illinois.

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Why Prepare with Differential Diagnosis:

At Differential Diagnosis, we offer a crash course for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners interested in learning about common problems on medical floors and in the ICU. It includes:

  • All common diseases (about 80%) due to which patients get admitted to the floor or ICU/CCU
  • EKG readings and radiology imaging.
  • Basic and clinical techniques for point-of-care ultrasound.
  • Clinical decision-making skills based on different diseases and presentations.

So, join in and learn more about the clinical thought process behind every case with our experienced IM board-certified hospitalist, who has a passion for assisting students by creating a smooth track for them through their medical careers

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