MED 45032 - Hematology-Clinical and Research

Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. This elective introduces the student to disease of the hematopoietic system/Oncology, their diagnosis and management by combining clinical experience and introduction to relevant research in hematology oncology. Students will spend part of their time on the clinical service and part in the laboratory.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective
Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Wahid T. Hanna - whanna@tennessee.edu
Spring - Instructor of Record: Wahid T. Hanna - whanna@tennessee.edu
Course Coordinator: Deanna Porter - dkporter@utmck.edu - 865-305-4323

Website: http://gsm.utmck.edu
Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.