2026-2027 Basic and Clinical Science Course, Section 1

Update on General Medicine
Section 1 of the BCSC delves into general medicine that influences ophthalmology—from endocrine and cerebrovascular diseases to infections, cancer, and neurologic conditions. It focuses on clinical emergencies, ocular surgery management, COVID-19 insights, and includes practical videos and reference tables.
Section 1 of the Academy's Basic and Clinical Science Course™ (BCSC®) 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.

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