Hematology

Catalog Description: This rotation will involve the opportunity to directly learn about diagnosis and management of classical and malignant hematology disorders in both inpatient and outpatient setting. The student will act as a subintern with initial responsibility to conduct history and physical exams on hospitalized patients for whom hematology consultations have been requested. The patients will be discussed with the fellow and attending at rounds and the student will be responsible for writing the consultation note. The student will also do follow-up visits and notes as needed. The student will also have the opportunitity to see new and return outpatients in the hematology clinic. Emphasis will be placed on case-based learning. A number of weekly hematology/oncology teaching conferences are held. This course is designed for students considering internal medicine as a career, but is also valuable for students interested in pathology, anesthesia, family medicine or surgery.

Syllabus

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Required session attendance: Does not apply

Typical weekly schedule/Delivery Mode: M-F, 8:00am-6:00pm, no weekends or overnight call

Direct patient care: Yes

Consent Requirement: Open to student scheduling

Grading Scale: H/E/S/N

Allow repetition of course: Repetition not allowed

Course equivalency: Does not apply