M3 Hematology-Oncology

ELEC357 / PMDN 604

Department
Internal Medicine

Clinical or Non-Clinical Course
Clinical

Physician Assessed Patient Facing
Yes

Prerequisites
None

Goal
The student will evaluate and assist in the management and treatment of patients with hematologic or oncologic diseases. The student will spend time both in the office setting and in the hospital so as to achieve a balanced view of the care of the oncology patient, likely 1 week in each location. Exposure will be provided in the interpretation of bone marrow aspirations and biopsies. Approaches to the care of the terminally ill patient and the chronically ill patient in pain will also be stressed.

Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Identify the approach to the diagnosis and treatment of hematologic and oncologic diseases.
  2. Recognize the concepts of correct approaches to the care of the terminally and chronically ill patient.

Method of Assessment
Standard Clinical 2wk Elective Evaluation - Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Additional Methods
Student’s level of competence will be ascertained by daily contact with the attending physician and during ward rounds, lectures, and conferences

Course Director
Michael Veeder, MD

Course Coordinator
Ashley Finney
afinney@uic.edu
309-840-7268

Location
SFMC & Illinois Cancer Care (8940 N Wood Sage Rd, Peoria)

Setting
Outpatient
Inpatient

Night Call
No

Laboratory
Yes

Weekends
No

House Staff
Yes

Number of Learners per Block
1

Duration
2 weeks

Who is this elective available to
M3s (in Phase 2)

Blocks Available
All except fall and winter break.