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🏥 Internal Medicine Folder Structure Summary

✅ What I've Created

📁 Main Structure

📖 Subject Mastery/Internal Medicine/
├── 📄 Internal Medicine Hub.md (Master navigation)
├── 📁 01 Clinical Foundations/
│   └── 📄 Clinical Foundations Hub.md
├── 📁 02 Cardiovascular Medicine/
│   ├── 📄 Cardiology Hub.md (existing, enhanced)
│   ├── 📄 Hypertension.md (new example)
│   └── 📄 Acute Myocardial Infarction.md (existing)
├── 📁 03 Pulmonary Medicine/
│   └── 📄 Pulmonary Medicine Hub.md
├── 📁 04 Nephrology/
│   └── 📄 Nephrology Hub.md
├── 📁 05 Gastroenterology/
│   └── 📄 Gastroenterology Hub.md (existing)
├── 📁 06 Endocrinology/
│   └── 📄 Endocrinology Hub.md
├── 📁 07 Hematology-Oncology/
│   └── 📄 Hematology-Oncology Hub.md
├── 📁 08 Neurology/
│   └── 📄 Neurology Hub.md
├── 📁 09 Infectious Diseases/
│   └── 📄 Infectious Diseases Hub.md
├── 📁 10 Rheumatology & Immunology/
│   └── 📄 Rheumatology & Immunology Hub.md
├── 📁 Cross-Specialty References/
│   └── 📄 Complete Blood Count Interpretation.md
└── 📁 Mini Harrison 21E/
    └── 📄 Mini Harrison 21E Index.md

🎯 Key Features Implemented

1. Hierarchical Organization

  • Each specialty has its own hub file
  • Clear navigation breadcrumbs
  • Cross-linking between related topics

2. Consistent Structure

Each hub includes: - Core topics organized by category - Quick reference tables - Medication guides - Diagnostic tools - Clinical algorithms (Mermaid diagrams) - High-yield exam topics - Essential resources - Dataview queries for dynamic content

3. Publishing-Ready Format

  • Mobile-responsive design
  • Clear visual hierarchy
  • Search-optimized with aliases
  • Proper metadata for organization

4. Example Content

  • Created detailed Hypertension note showing standard format
  • CBC Interpretation showing cross-specialty integration
  • Mini Harrison's index organizing existing chapters

🚀 Next Steps

Immediate Actions

  1. Start populating each specialty folder with condition-specific notes
  2. Use the Hypertension example as a template for other conditions
  3. Link existing content to the new hub structure

Content Priority Order

  1. High-Yield Topics (marked in each hub)
  2. Common Conditions in each specialty
  3. Emergency Protocols
  4. Diagnostic Algorithms
  5. Treatment Guidelines

Organization Tips

  • Keep notes atomic (one condition per file)
  • Use consistent tagging (#medical/specialty)
  • Always include frontmatter metadata
  • Link liberally between related topics
  • Update hub files as you add content

🔧 Maintenance

Weekly Tasks

  • Review and update one specialty
  • Add 5-10 new condition notes
  • Check and fix broken links
  • Update "Recent Updates" sections

Monthly Tasks

  • Audit tags for consistency
  • Review hub organization
  • Update guidelines/references
  • Test publishing preview

💡 Pro Tips

  1. Use Templates: Create templates based on the examples for consistency
  2. Batch Similar Content: Work on one specialty at a time
  3. Leverage Dataview: Dynamic queries keep content fresh
  4. Test Navigation: Ensure logical flow from hub → topic → detail
  5. Regular Reviews: Schedule reviews to keep content current

This structure integrates with your existing Medical Hub, INISS MCQs, and publishing workflow for a comprehensive medical knowledge system.