Hematology/Oncology

(2 Credits)

This two-week course provides an introduction to the hematology-oncology system. Topics covered include the hematological system, anemia, thrombocytopenia, and bone marrow disorders including malignant hematologic conditions such as leukemias and lymphomas. Daily morning sessions integrate concepts from disciplines including infectious disease, pharmacology, genetics, and embryology. Morphology of Medicine laboratory sessions, which focus on anatomy, histology, pathology, and radiology, take place on Monday and Thursday mornings.