Hematology/Oncology System

Catalog description

The Hematology-Oncology course focuses on the study of blood and blood disorders. The students will be introduced to various aspects of hematology, relevant to the practice of osteopathic medicine, ranging from the formation, structure and function of blood cellsto possible infections and treatments, as well as transfusions and transplantation. The oncology portion of the course encompasses the leukemias and lymphomas. The integration of basic science concepts; including histology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, pharmacology, and pathology, with laboratory values and clinical applications provides a comprehensive view of the material. In addition, the utilization of case-based microbiology and pathology laboratory sessions contributes to an interactive learning environment.