2026-2027 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 1
Update on General Medicine
Will be published approx. on 8. July 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
392 pages
978-1-68104-971-7 (ISBN)
Description
Section 1 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM) (BCSC (R)) provides thorough information on the general areas of medicine. This section covers endocrine disorders, cerebrovascular disease, infectious diseases, cancer, behavioral and neurologic disorders, and geriatrics.
BCSC Section 1 includes chapters on Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), research to improve clinical practice, perioperative management in ocular surgery, and management of medical emergencies that the ophthalmologist might encounter.
There is a subsection on COVID-19 and a table on ocular side effects of biologics and targeted drugs. In addition, Ophthalmic Considerations boxes cover various ophthalmic topics, including tables and references, to help deepen the understanding of the concepts presented in this section.
BCSC Section 1 covers the latest recommendations for treating hypertension and hypercholesterolemia and includes four videos, two of which demonstrate responses to in-office emergency situations.
About the BCSC
The Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM) is ophthalmology's definitive source of clinical information. Practicing ophthalmologists and residents worldwide use the BCSC (R) to ensure the highest-quality patient care.
BCSC Section 1 includes chapters on Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), research to improve clinical practice, perioperative management in ocular surgery, and management of medical emergencies that the ophthalmologist might encounter.
There is a subsection on COVID-19 and a table on ocular side effects of biologics and targeted drugs. In addition, Ophthalmic Considerations boxes cover various ophthalmic topics, including tables and references, to help deepen the understanding of the concepts presented in this section.
BCSC Section 1 covers the latest recommendations for treating hypertension and hypercholesterolemia and includes four videos, two of which demonstrate responses to in-office emergency situations.
About the BCSC
The Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course (TM) is ophthalmology's definitive source of clinical information. Practicing ophthalmologists and residents worldwide use the BCSC (R) to ensure the highest-quality patient care.