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Dec 18, 2024
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2018-2019 School of Medicine Bulletin [Archived Catalog]
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PEDI G850 - Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology
Credits: 4
The course will provide 4th year medical students extensive exposure to the diagnosis and management of hematologic disorders and malignant diseases during childhood. Student can expect to become an integral member of comprehensive care team of children with chronic hematology and oncology diseases (including the psychosocial aspects of their diseases) in the hospital and clinic settings. The student will perform history and physical exams; interpret basic laboratory tests; review peripheral blood; and participate in the planning of comprehensive whole-family care that is the hallmark of the pediatric hematology/oncology team, which consists of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, child life, chaplains, social workers and psychologists. By the end of the rotation, the student is expected to be able to better evaluate the child with anemia, leukopenia, or thrombocytopenia, and learn how common malignant disorders first present to the pediatrician. The student will also learn the complications of therapy and the effects on the immune system of these diseases and their treatments. He or she should be comfortable in evaluating a peripheral blood smear for more common disorders such as iron deficiency, sickle cell disease and mononucleosis. Furthermore, the student will be expected to give a brief review of relevant hematology/oncology topic prior to completion of the rotation. The student will attend pediatric morning report, pediatric grand rounds and tumor board presentations during their rotation.
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