MEL 8335: General Internal Medicine Consult Service MCC 15-16

Contact:

Dr. Pabbathi
Smitha.Pabbathi@moffitt.org
813-745-6657

 

Students will work directly with the Medicine attending on the Internal Medicine Consultation Service at Moffitt Cancer Center. The student will be exposed to a variety of different medical issues in the setting of an oncological diagnosis. This will include preoperative evaluations, as well as management of postoperative complications such as Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Embolism, Hypertension Urgencies/Emergencies. This experience will prepare and enhance the student’s critical thinking skills needed to think as an Internal Medicine Consultant. Morning report, noon conferences, Grand Rounds, and board review will also be a required portion of this rotation. 

Objectives

 

  1. Conduct a preoperative evaluation.
  2. Evaluate and treat postoperative complications such as Atrial Fibrillation, Diabetes, Hypertension Urgencies/Emergencies.
  3. Approach for diagnosis and treatment of VTE in a cancer patient. 
  4. Attend Morning Report, Noon conference, Grand Rounds and Internal Medicine Board Review.