Multidisciplinary Adult Neuro-Oncology (KISC)

2 units

The Multidisciplinary Adult Neuro-Oncology KISC teaches the foundational science behind adult primary central nervous system tumors and applies those foundational principles to modern multidisciplinary care of patients through the lenses of neuroradiology, neuropathology, neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and radiation oncology. Students participate in the care of patients from diagnosis through treatment, exploring how tumor biomarkers inform treatment plans and how bench research and clinical trials contribute to the advancement of clinical care. Students spend the first week of the course learning about the basic science and clinical foundations of neuro-oncologic care through lectures, case-based group learning, and independent study. Students rotate with neuroradiologists, neuropathologists, neurosurgeons, and neuro-oncologists in their respective clinical spaces, applying the foundational principles of neuro-oncology to patient care and observing how these specialties plus an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals interact in the care of complex neuro-oncology patients. Students may elect to spend additional time in clinical areas related to the course during their free time.