Course Code:PEDI G850

Name of Rotation/Elective: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Prerequisite: 3rd Year Pediatric Clerkship

Course Director: Wilson File, M.D., MMEdL

Course Director e-mail:

Course Director phone:(864)455-8898

Course Coordinator: Tempie Kehl

Coordinator e-mail:

Coordinator phone: (864)455-7382

Course Faculty (list all):

Wilson File, MD; Nichole Bryant, MD; Alan Anderson, MD; Rebecca Cook, MD

Location:GHS Cancer Treatment Center, 2nd Floor

Time and Location to Report on Day 1:

On the first day of the elective the student should report to

thePeds H/O clinic at 8:00 a.m. and ask for Dr. Wilson File and/or Dr. Nichole Bryant and/or the resident on duty.

Number of weeks:4

# of students per rotation: 1

Course Description:

The course will provide 4th year medical students extensive exposure to the diagnosis and management of hematologic disorders and malignant diseases during childhood. Student can expect to become an integral member of comprehensive care team of children with chronic hematology and oncology diseases (including the psychosocial aspects of their diseases) in the hospital and clinic settings. The student will perform history and physical exams; interpret basic laboratory tests; review peripheral blood; and participate in the planning of comprehensive whole-family care that is the hallmark of the pediatric hematology/oncology team, which consists of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, child life, chaplains, social workers and psychologists. By the end of the rotation, the student is expected to be able to better evaluate the child with anemia, leukopenia, or thrombocytopenia, and learn how common malignant disorders first present to the pediatrician. The student will also learn the complications of therapy and the effects on the immune system of these diseases and their treatments. He or she should be comfortable in evaluating a peripheral blood smear for more common disorders such as iron deficiency, sickle cell disease and mononucleosis. Furthermore, the student will be expected to give a brief review of relevant hematology/oncology topic prior to completion of the rotation. The student will attend pediatric morning report, pediatric grand rounds and tumor board presentations during their rotation.

Course Goals and Objectives:

  1. Patient Care

Students must provide patient care that is compassionate and effective for the treatment of children with blood disorders or malignant disease under the supervision of PHO faculty

Objectives:

oGather essential and accurate information about their patients.

oMake informed recommendations about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information, evidence based and sound clinical judgment

oCounsel and educate patients and their families.

oWork with other healthcare professionals to provide patient-focused care, develop and carry out patient management plans

  1. Medical Knowledge

Students must demonstrate knowledge about established pathophysiology and clinical sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care

Objectives:

oDemonstrate the ability to apply analytical thinking to various clinical situations

oKnow and apply the basic and clinically supportive sciences to current patient care

  1. Practice-Based Learning and Improvement

Students must be able to assimilate scientific evidence and improve their patient care practices

Objectives:

oLocate and assimilate evidence from scientific studies related to PHO patients

oUse information technology to manage information, access on-line medical information and support life-long learning

  1. Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Students must be able to demonstrate the interpersonal and communication skills necessary for effective information exchange and teaming with patients and their families

Objectives:

oUse effective listening skills and communication skills to understand the experience of a family and child with life-threatening or chronic illness

oWork effectively with others as a member of a healthcare team

  1. Professionalism

Students must demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles and sensitivity to a diverse patient population.

Objectives:

oDemonstrate respect, compassion and integrity; a responsiveness to the needs of patients that supersedes self-interest and a commitment to excellence and on-going professional development.

oDemonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ culture, age, gender and disabilities.

Evaluation:

The medical student will be evaluated based on the competency-based resident evaluation form, adjusted for level of training.