MED 45033 - Hematology and Oncology

Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks

This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 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 can be at the VA or ROH and will aid the student in gaining expertise in the examination, diagnosis and management of patients with hematological and oncological disorders. The student will participate in daily rounds with an attending physician and team. The student will participate directly in patient care, learning not only current hematological and oncological techniques of diagnosis and treatment but basic concepts of end of life care including palliative and hospice care.

Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 1
Instructional Method: Clinical

Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Regional One Health and VA Medical Center Memphis
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships inclusive of MED-30000 or FME-30000
Term offered: Spring, Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Swapna Thota - sthota3@uthsc.edu

Spring - Instructor of Record: Swapna Thota - sthota3@uthsc.edu

Course Coordinator: Janet Herriman - jherrima@uthsc.edu

Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: 12
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