Clinical Hematology

Catalog description

(1) Course Goals: Primary - To teach the clinical and laboratory approach to patients with hematologic disorders. The student learns to evaluate a variety of hematologic disorders and become familiar with relevant laboratory testing and interpretation. Secondary - To expose the student to recent advances in the area of hematologic research. (2) How Goals Are Achieved: The student spends four weeks on the Hematology Consult Service under the direction of hematology division faculty. The student is expected to work up inpatients with hematologic problems referred to the Hematology Service as well as participate in a half day a week Hematology Outpatient Clinic. Patients generally present with complex diagnostic as well as therapeutic problems. The rotation includes review of laboratory studies during which the student learns to interpret lab tests and review abnormal results. The student is expected to read standard texts regarding their patients' problems, as well as relevant reviews provided by the attending physician. The student may also interact with the Anticoagulation Management Service to gain a better understanding of various approaches to outpatient management of anticoagulant therapy. Students electing to do an eight-week rotation have a more extensive laboratory and clinic research experience. (3) Methods of Evaluation: The student's performance is evaluated by the hematology attending with input from the fellow and/or medicine resident on the service. The evaluation is based on observation of the student's ability to do careful histories and physical examinations, to appropriately assess the problem and develop a logical diagnostic and therapeutic plan, and to demonstrate an increase in knowledge regarding laboratory tests and their application to clinic problems. Contact information: Course director Thomas Ortel ([email protected]). Staff: Jannice…