E-publication
The McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine is the first Canadian textbook of internal medicine developed at McMaster University, the birthplace of problem-based learning (PBL) and evidence-based medicine (EBM). It uses GRADE criteria to assess the quality of evidence.
McMaster Perspective
The McMaster Perspective interview series is a collection of in-depth conversations that brings together the world’s leading medical experts and McMaster University’s renowned evidence-based medicine (EBM) approach. These interviews feature distinguished physicians and researchers discussing the latest developments and enduring challenges in medicine—all delivered in an engaging conversational format that makes complex topics accessible and memorable.
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Mark Loeb, MD, MSc, professor of pathology and molecular medicine at McMaster University and Canada...
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Brian T. Garibaldi, MD, and Timothy M. Niessen, MD, reflect on the current role of bedside medicine...
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Hertzel C. Gerstein, MD, endocrinologist and professor at McMaster University and Hamilton Health...
Calculators
A collection of easy-to-use clinical calculators to help quickly estimate key health metrics.
BMI calculator
Calculate the body mass index (BMI) or determine the target weight for a given BMI.
FAQ
Questions about the McMaster Textbook
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McMaster Selects Journal Club
The McMaster Selects Journal Club features critical reviews of carefully selected recent publications identified by McMaster University editors as most likely to impact clinical practice. Each review examines studies that may lead to practice-changing recommendations or otherwise influence the daily practice of medicine.
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Background
Tirzepatide is a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor and...
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Background
In hospitalized patients who require intravenous fluid supplementation there is...
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Background
Broad- and extended-spectrum antibiotics are routinely used instead of standard-spectrum...
Evidence-based medicine in a nutshell
All you need to know about EBM: A founder’s guide to evidence, guidelines & getting back to the core
What was medicine like before evidence-based medicine (EBM)? Gordon Guyatt, MD, the pioneer who coined the term EBM, reveals how a revolutionary movement transformed clinical practice from reliance on expert opinion and intuition to systematic evaluation of research evidence. Dr Guyatt candidly discusses both the triumphs and limitations of the EBM’s evolution while emphasizing a crucial insight that challenges the “cookbook medicine” critique: most clinical decisions require personalized shared decision-making between doctors and patients, because evidence alone cannot account for individual values and preferences.
Open access lectures
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Lecture by Prof Serena Gundy (McMaster University, Canada).
Recorded at the 10th edition of the...
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Lecture by Prof Mark Loeb (McMaster University, Canada).
Recorded at the 10th edition of the...
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Lecture by Prof Vijay Kunadian (Newcastle University, UK).
Recorded at the 9th edition of the...
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Lecture by Dr Timothy M. Niessen (Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA).
Recorded at...
Rapid Refreshers
Internal Medicine Rapid Refreshers is a series of concise information-packed videos refreshing your knowledge on key medical issues that general practitioners may encounter in their daily practice.
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Internal Medicine Rapid Refreshers is a series of concise information-packed videos refreshing...
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Internal Medicine Rapid Refreshers is a series of concise information-packed videos refreshing...
Evidence-based medicine basics
A set of full-length lectures discussing the fundamentals of evidence-based medicine. Recorded at 2017 conference Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice Guidelines in Contemporary Practice.
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Lecture by Dr Gordon Guyatt from McMaster University, Canada.
Recorded at Evidence-Based Medicine...
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Lecture by Dr Victor Montori from Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
Recorded at Evidence-...
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Lecture by Dr Waleed Alhazzani from King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Recorded at...
Watch all lectures
Browse the complete set of lectures from Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice Guidelines in Contemporary Practice.
Video case reports
Young Talents in Internal Medicine World Contest is an international competition developed for young internists interested in research and illustrating the problem-based learning approach using real-life scenarios.
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1st place winner presentation by Dr Peter Todd, Scotland.
Recorded at Young Talents in Internal...
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2nd place winner presentation by Dr Arthur Renaud, France.
Recorded at Young Talents in Internal...
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3rd place winner presentation by Dr Radwa Genidy, United Arab Emirates.
Recorded at Young Talents...
Browse case presentations from the Young Talents in Internal Medicine World Contest
The Young Talents in Internal Medicine World Contest is an international competition developed for young internists interested in research and illustrating the problem-based learning approach using real-life scenarios.
About the McMaster Textbook
About the McMaster Textbook
The McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine is the first Canadian textbook of internal medicine developed at McMaster University, the birthplace of problem-based learning (PBL) and evidence-based medicine (EBM) and one of the leading medical schools in the world. Covering the essential fields of internal medicine, the textbook is aimed at answering the needs of medical professionals and trainees who seek access to updated, verified medical knowledge useful in everyday practice.
Free chapters
Browse selected chapters from the McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine completely free—no subscription required.
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Definition, Etiology, PathogenesisTop
Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the...
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There are 4 main areas of auscultation: Figure 1.18-1Figure 1.18-1Figure 031_9939. Areas of...
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The perioperative management of patients who are receiving a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) and...
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Definition, etiology, pathogenesisTop
Cardiac arrest refers to cessation of cardiac mechanical...
Premium content: MIRCIM video collection
The McMaster International Review Conference of Internal Medicine (MIRCIM) is an annual international medical conference organized in collaboration with McMaster University, known for pioneering evidence-based medicine. It focuses on clinical reasoning, case-based learning, and updates in internal medicine from leading experts worldwide.
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Background
Although transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) and minor strokes are common cerebrovascular...
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Definition, Etiology, PathogenesisTop
Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the...
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Hertzel C. Gerstein, MD, endocrinologist and professor at McMaster University and Hamilton Health...
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Ashkan Shoamanesh, MD, associate professor of medicine at McMaster University who holds the Marta...