Primary Care Pulmonology

Master pulmonology with clinical insights on asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pleural diseases & ABG interpretation for ABIM

What you'll learn

Diagnose and manage common respiratory conditions like asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and pleural effusion in primary care settings.

Apply evidence-based guidelines (e.g., GOLD, GINA) to treat chronic and acute pulmonary disorders effectively.

Interpret key pulmonary investigations including spirometry, chest X-rays, ABGs, and pulse oximetry in clinical scenarios.

Differentiate urgent pulmonary emergencies from stable outpatient cases to prioritize appropriate interventions.

Requirements

There are no formal prerequisites for this course — it is designed to be accessible to all levels of medical learners. A basic understanding of human physiology and clinical medicine can be helpful but is not essential. This course is suitable for medical students, residents, international medical graduates (IMGs), and practicing clinicians preparing for exams like ABIM or USMLE Step 2 CK, or those looking to strengthen their practical skills in pulmonology. No special tools or software are needed — just a device with internet access to stream the video lectures.

Description

Welcome to the Certificate Course in Primary Care Pulmonology — a comprehensive, clinically focused video course designed for healthcare learners and professionals who aim to master pulmonary medicine in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Whether you are preparing for ABIM certification, USMLE Step 2 CK, or seeking to update your clinical approach in day-to-day practice, this course provides the conceptual clarity and evidence-based strategies you need.This course is ideal for medical students, residents, international medical graduates (IMGs), practicing physicians, and physician associates who want a solid foundation in respiratory disease management. Core topics include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, tuberculosis, pleural effusion, interstitial lung disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and acid-base balance interpretation. You will also learn how to clinically interpret spirometry, ABG reports, chest X-rays, and recognize key red flags that require urgent intervention.All content is delivered through high-quality video lectures that simplify complex concepts using clinical reasoning, case-based discussions, and the latest GOLD, GINA, and ATS/ERS guidelines.Please Note: This course provides video-based instruction only. There are no downloadable lecture notes or PDFs. The design emphasizes active visual learning to replicate a classroom or bedside teaching experience.Join now and gain the skills and confidence to manage respiratory conditions with precision and up-to-date clinical insight.

Overview

Section 1: Primary Care Pulmonology

Lecture 1 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

Lecture 2 Aspergillosis

Lecture 3 Bronchiolitis

Lecture 4 Bronchiectasis

Lecture 5 Bronchogenic Carcinoma

Lecture 6 Cystic Fibrosis

Lecture 7 Mesothelioma

Lecture 8 Tropical Pulmonary Eosinophilia

Lecture 9 Pleural Effusion

Lecture 10 Lung Abscess

Lecture 11 COPD (Part - 1)

Lecture 12 COPD (Part - 2)

Lecture 13 Pulmonary Metastasis

Lecture 14 Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (PAP)

Lecture 15 Pneumonia

Lecture 16 Pulmonary Hypertension

Lecture 17 Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)

Lecture 18 Respiratory Failure

Lecture 19 Pneumothorax

Lecture 20 Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Lecture 21 Sarcoidosis

This course is designed for medical students, internal medicine and family medicine residents, practicing physicians, physician associates, and international medical graduates (IMGs) who want to build a strong foundation in pulmonary medicine. It is especially valuable for those preparing for board exams such as ABIM and USMLE Step 2 CK, as well as for clinicians in primary care and hospital medicine who manage respiratory conditions in daily practice. Whether you're refreshing your knowledge or learning pulmonary concepts for the first time, this course offers clinically relevant, guideline-based instruction to help you excel.