About this bookAcademic half-day teaching material on core gastroenterology and hepatology topics for residents and fellows, organized for structured review, discussion and clinical learning. Free Medical Books
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About this bookAcademic half-day teaching material on core gastroenterology and hepatology topics for residents and fellows, organized for structured review, discussion and clinical learning. 
About this bookThe second volume of Western University academic half-day teaching material, extending structured review of gastroenterology and hepatology for residents and fellows. Academic Half Days in Gastroenterology & Hepatology: Western University London ON, Volume 2
About this bookThe third volume of Western University academic half-day teaching material, continuing case-oriented gastroenterology and hepatology learning for residents and fellows. Academic Half Days in Gastroenterology & Hepatology: Western University London ON, Volume 3
About this bookOSCE preparation for internal medicine topics from cardiology through nephrology, emphasizing focused histories, examinations, clinical reasoning and concise case presentation. Achieving Excellence in the OSCE - Part 1
About this bookOSCE preparation covering neurology through rheumatology, with practical guidance on focused histories, physical examination, clinical reasoning and case presentation. Achieving Excellence in the OSCE - Part 2
About this bookPractice-focused guidance across gastroenterology and hepatology, summarizing diagnostic and management principles for common and important clinical disorders. Best Practice Guidelines in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
About this bookMarch 2024 review of best-practice approaches to gastroenterology disorders, organized to support current clinical decision-making and trainee education. Best Practice Guidelines in Gastroenterology Disorders - Part 1 - Mar 2024
About this bookMay 2024 review of best-practice approaches to liver, biliary and pancreatic disorders, designed for clinical decision-making and trainee education. Best Practice Guidelines in Hepatopancreaticobiliary Disorders - Part 2 - May 2024
About this bookA concise guide to the knowledge, clinical reasoning, communication and practical habits needed to navigate morning rounds in internal medicine. Bits and Bytes: Surviving Morning Rounds
About this bookReviews pharmacology, physiology and pathophysiology across gastrointestinal, liver and pancreaticobiliary disorders, linking mechanisms with clinical care. Clinical Pharmacology
About this bookVisual guide to oral, skin and nail findings plus imaging and endoscopy of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and pancreas. Endoscopy and Diagnostic Imaging - Part 1
About this bookVisual review of colon and hepatobiliary disease using endoscopic and diagnostic images to strengthen recognition, differential diagnosis and clinical interpretation. Endoscopy and Diagnostic Imaging - Part 2
About this bookFoundational review of adult and paediatric gastroenterology, covering disease mechanisms, diagnosis and management across the gastrointestinal tract. First Principles of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Adults & Children - Part 1
About this bookFoundational review of adult and paediatric hepatology, linking liver disease mechanisms with practical approaches to diagnosis and management. First Principles of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Adults & Children - Part 2
About this bookReviews colonic physiology and disease, including motility, anorectal disorders, IBD, colitis, polyps, hereditary syndromes, colorectal cancer and lower-GI bleeding. From Competence to Excellence in Gastroenterology - The Colon
About this bookReviews swallowing and esophageal disease, including reflux, Barrett’s esophagus, esophagitis, dysphagia, obstruction, motility disorders and cancer. From Competence to Excellence in Gastroenterology - The Esophagus
About this bookCovers small-bowel physiology and disease, including digestion, absorption, mucosal immunity, celiac disease, Crohn disease, infections, obstruction and bleeding. From Competence to Excellence in Gastroenterology - The Small Bowel
About this bookReviews gastric physiology and disease, including acid secretion, dyspepsia, H. pylori, ulcers, bleeding, motility disorders, gastritis, polyps and neoplasms. From Competence to Excellence in Gastroenterology - The Stomach
About this bookImage- and case-based review of GI clinical signs, endoscopic findings, manometry and diagnostic imaging, designed to strengthen pattern recognition and examination skills. GI Practice Review - Clinical Skills
About this bookBroad clinical and examination review of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, biliary tract, pancreas and nutrition. GI Practice Review - Second Edition
About this bookGuideline-based approaches to diagnosing and managing common gastroenterology disorders, presented as a practical clinical reference. Guideline-Based Management in Gastroenterology
About this bookGuideline-based approaches to diagnosing and managing common liver diseases, presented as a practical clinical reference. Guideline-Based Management in Hepatology
About this bookClinical image review spanning gastroenterology and hepatology, designed to build visual recognition and connect findings with differential diagnosis. Images in Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Part 1
About this bookSecond clinical image collection in gastroenterology and hepatology, extending visual recognition of endoscopic, imaging and physical findings. Images in Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Part 2
About this bookBoard-focused neurology review for internal medicine examinations, emphasizing high-yield disorders, clinical reasoning and practical diagnostic approaches. Mastering the Boards - Neurology
About this bookBoard-focused cardiology review for internal medicine examinations, emphasizing high-yield disorders, clinical reasoning and practical management. Mastering the Boards - Cardiology
About this bookBoard-focused respirology review for internal medicine examinations, emphasizing high-yield disorders, interpretation and practical clinical management. Mastering the Boards - Respirology
About this bookBoard-focused gastroenterology review for internal medicine examinations, covering high-yield GI disorders, diagnosis and management. Mastering the Boards - Gastroenterology
About this bookBoard-focused hepatology review for internal medicine examinations, covering high-yield liver disorders, interpretation, diagnosis and management. Mastering the Boards - Hepatology
About this bookBoard-focused review of rheumatology and endocrinology for internal medicine examinations, emphasizing high-yield disorders and clinical reasoning. Mastering the Boards - Rheumatology & Endocrinology
About this bookBoard-focused review of hematology, nephrology and infectious diseases for internal medicine examinations, emphasizing diagnosis and management. Mastering the Boards - Hematology, Nephrology, and Infectious Diseases
About this bookBoard and clinical-examination review of liver disease, biliary and gallbladder disorders, pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts and tumours, nutrition and related clinical problems. Mastering The Boards and Clinical Examinations - Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases
About this bookExamination review of thrombosis, coagulation, transfusion, anaemia, haemolysis, cytopenias, hematologic malignancies and stem-cell transplantation. Mastering the Boards and Clinical Examinations in Internal Medicine - Hematology (Volume VII)
About this bookBoard-oriented review of infectious diseases, including bacterial and viral infections, HIV, sepsis, travel medicine and hospital-acquired infection. Mastering the Boards and Clinical Examinations in Internal Medicine - Infectious Diseases
About this bookInternal medicine board and clinical-examination review spanning cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hepatology and nephrology. Mastering the Boards and Clinical Examinations in Internal Medicine - Part 1
About this bookInternal medicine board and clinical-examination review spanning neurology, respirology and rheumatology, with high-yield diagnostic and management principles. Mastering the Boards and Clinical Examinations in Internal Medicine - Part 2
About this bookFirst volume of concise clinical reviews in gastroenterology and hepatology, designed as an efficient refresher for busy clinicians and trainees. Medical Mini Review Series in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
About this bookSecond volume of concise clinical reviews in gastroenterology and hepatology, providing an efficient refresher on practical diagnostic and management topics. Medical Mini Review Series in Gastroenterology and Hepatology Volume 2
About this bookThird volume of concise clinical reviews in gastroenterology and hepatology, presenting focused updates for busy clinicians and trainees. Medical Mini Review Series in Gastroenterology and Hepatology Volume 3
About this bookFourth volume of concise hepatology reviews, offering an efficient refresher on liver disease diagnosis, investigation and management. Medical Mini Review Series in Hepatology Volume 4
About this bookFifth volume of concise reviews in gastroenterology and hepatology, presenting focused clinical topics for busy practitioners and trainees. Medical Mini Review Series in Gastroenterology and Hepatology Volume 5
About this bookSixth volume of focused gastroenterology and hepatology reviews, designed for rapid revision of practical clinical topics. Medical Mini Review Series in Gastroenterology and Hepatology Volume 6: Efficient Refresher for The Busy Clinical Gastroenterologist
About this bookThird-edition practice review of gastroenterology, covering core GI disorders through clinically oriented questions, cases and examination preparation. Practice Review in GI and Hepatopancreatobiliary - Part 1: GI
About this bookThird-edition practice review of hepatopancreaticobiliary disease and nutrition, organized around practical diagnosis, management and examination preparation. Practice Review in GI and Hepatopancreatobiliary - Part 2: Hepatopancreatobiliary
About this bookExplains the scientific foundations of gastroenterology and hepatology, connecting anatomy, physiology and disease mechanisms with clinical practice. Scientific Basis for Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
About this bookDetailed review of normal physiology and disease mechanisms across the gastrointestinal, liver, biliary and pancreatic systems. The Physiology and Pathophysiology of Gastrointestinal and Hepatopancreaticobiliary Disorders
Clinical Question Library
200 Evidence-Based Clinical Questions
Practical answers covering diagnosis, treatment, endoscopy, IBD, hepatology, colorectal disease, motility and pancreaticobiliary care.
Clinical Reasoning15 questions Esophagus, Stomach & Upper GI33 questions Motility & Functional GI15 questions Inflammatory Bowel Disease38 questions Colon & Colorectal Cancer33 questions Hepatology35 questions Pancreas & Biliary10 questions Endoscopy & Procedures21 questions
Featured Clinical Questions
1How Should a Gastroenterologist Approach Chronic Diarrhea? 2How Should Abnormal Liver Enzymes Be Evaluated? 3How Should Unexplained Dysphagia Be Evaluated? 101How Should Refractory H. pylori Infection Be Treated After Initial Therapy Fails? 134How Should Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis Be Managed During the First 72 Hours? 152What Should Be Done After a Positive FIT Test? 181Who Should Be Treated for Chronic Hepatitis B in 2026? 93Which Pancreatic Cysts Require Surveillance or Surgery?
About Dr. Alan B. R. Thomson
Medical education without barriers
Dr. Alan B. R. Thomson is Emeritus Distinguished University Professor at the University of Alberta and former Adjunct Professor at Western University, with past leadership roles in the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology and World Gastroenterology Organisation.
Through GIandHepatology.com, his educational mission is the democratization of medical knowledge: making high-quality medical learning resources freely available to clinicians, trainees and students worldwide.