MEL 8568: Pediatric Hematology Oncology LVHN 15-16

The student will be involved in the management of patients with pediatric hematology and oncology disorders, both in the inpatient and outpatient settings. For inpatient services, the student will participate in the AM rounds and assist with diagnostic procedures and therapy planning . Students are encouraged to study the basics of hematopoiesis and cancer chemotherapy. Written histories and physical examinations and plans for evaluation and treatment will be reviewed with the attending physician. In the outpatient setting, the student will actively participate in interviewing and examining newly referred and follow-up patients. The student will attend the weekly multidisciplinary patient care and teaching rounds and monthly tumor board. By the end of the period the student is expected to be able to know basics of work up and care for the pediatric hematology/oncology patients.

Objective

Introduce the student to the clinical aspects of hematologic and oncologic disease in children.

**Students who select a 2 week rotation may only have 1 day of absence excused.