MEL 8345: Inpatient Medical Oncology

Dr. Kenneth Zuckerman and Faculty

Upon the completion of this elective, the student should understand the principles of diagnosis and management of a segment of patients with malignant disease who require hospitalization, including diagnostic studies, management of all stages of malignant diseases, diagnosis and management of complication of cancer and cancer chemotherapy, palliative care of cancer patients, and end-of-life care. The student will serve as an acting intern on the Medical Oncology Inpatient Service at the Moffitt Cancer Center. The student will participate with residents and fellows in the primary care of cancer patients. Participation in daily teaching and work rounds, cancer patient care conferences, and other scheduled teaching conference is required. The student will be expected to prepare a literature review on a specified topic for presentation. In addition, the student's performance in patient management will be evaluated in writing by the involved faculty, fellows, and residents.