2W: Blood Disorders in Transfusion Medicine, Coagulation and Hemoglobinopathies

School of Medicine

This rotation is designed for the medicine clerkship students to have a general understanding of the clinical care provided in the Transfusion Medicine, Coagulation and Hemoglobinopathy Services. It will be 2 weeks in length and will occur in the Department of Clinical Pathology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Transfusion medicine is closely related to many clinical services in both acute and non‐acute settings. Knowledge regarding transfusion medicine is considered fundamental and essential in modern medicine. The goal of this rotation is to focus on enhancing medical knowledge in transfusion medicine and related blood disorders, including coagulation and hemoglobinopathies. Students will be fostered by the medical directors throughout the rotation, participate in patient care through daily clinical activities in various settings and have exposure to diagnostic laboratory testing.