Spring 2027

Hematology/oncology Elective

Clinical elective providing patient exposure in hematology/oncology clinics and inpatient consultations to develop diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for malignancies and blood disorders.

offering recorded2–4 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 No instructors listed

Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Develop a diagnostic and therapeutic approach to patients with solid tumors and hematologic disorders.

  • Perform a hypothesis driven history and complete a targeted exam.

  • Develop and present a weighted differential diagnosis.

  • Using clinical evidence, adapt and justify the working diagnosis.

  • Present a diagnostic plan including laboratory and imaging modalities.

  • Correctly interpret imaging and laboratory findings and communicate results to patients and team members.

  • Complete written documentation in a comprehensive, concise, accurate and timely manner.

  • Review, interpret and present current literature to support patient care.

  • Develop clinically relevant questions to advance learning.

  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians and non-physician team members.

  • Communicate and collaborate with consultants and/or primary team and other providers to coordinate care.

  • Engage patients in shared decision making regarding tests, orders and procedures.

  • Avoid medical jargon when communicating with patients and families.

  • Recognize limitations and seek assistance as appropriate.

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Graduate/professional standing

  • Graduate/professional standing
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  • Graduate/professional standing

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Student experience

the class

Exposure to patients in outpatient hematology and oncology clinics and on the inpatient consultation service. Oncology-focused rotation topics include staging and prognosis of different malignancies, basics of chemotherapy classes, and indications for chemotherapy. Hematology content includes the diagnostic approach to clotting disorders, anemia, and/or abnormal blood counts. Different chemotherapy treatments for hematologic malignancy may be included in this course. Independent reading is expected; didactic conferences are site-specific.

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Topics

  • Staging, prognosis, and chemotherapy indications for malignancies
  • Diagnostic approaches to clotting disorders, anemia, and abnormal blood counts
  • Chemotherapy treatments for hematologic malignancies

Skills

  • Develop diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for solid tumors and hematologic disorders
  • Perform hypothesis-driven histories and targeted physical exams
  • Interpret imaging and laboratory findings
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams

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MEDICINE 935 · Spring 2027

Hematology/Oncology Elective

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Recorded 2026-10-14

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