Department
Medicine
Sponsor(s)
Description
This elective is designed to give students an introduction to the pathophysiology and management of disorders in benign hematology. The service performs inpatient and outpatient consults for thrombosis, bleeding disorders, anemia, and platelet abnormalities.
Under the supervision of attending physicians and hematology fellows, students will function as part of a consultative team participating in hematological diagnosis and therapy. The rotation includes participation in a range of educational activities; including, hematology-oncology grand rounds and small group discussions of the cases of the week. Students are expected to gain proficiency in case presentations and practical areas; such as, the interpretation of peripheral blood smears and bone marrow aspirates.
Prerequisites Other than Third Year Rotations
None
Offered (Course module dates)
C (August 30 - September 24)
D (September 27 - October 22)
E (October 25 - November 19)
F (November 22 - December 17)
G (January 3 - January 28)
H (January 31 - February 25)
I (February 28 - March 25)
J (April 4 - April 29)
K (May 2 - May 27)
Notes:
- For any holidays listed, students must consult with the Medical Student Coordinator to determine whether they are released from their responsibilities.
- In the Clinical Medicine and Oncology Sub-Internship, students will be expected to take "short call" once or twice during the week in addition to one Saturday and/or Sunday during the four-week elective. No overnight call is taken.
Duration
One module
Students per Module
Maximum of two
