CLE 716

Credit: 2 hours.

The goal of this elective to serve as an introduction to the internal medicine subspecialty of hematology and oncology. In the outpatient setting, the students will be exposed to various hematological and oncological conditions which are managed primarily as an outpatient and exposure to infusion center etc. where chemotherapy is administered. They will be asked to attend tumor board conferences whenever possible to understand the multidisciplinary management of an oncological problem. They will also get some inpatient experience where they will be introduced to management of oncological complications when patients present to the hospital.

No graduate credit. 2 professional hours. Approved for S/U grading only. Prerequisite: Restricted to students enrolled in Phase 2 or 3 of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine curriculum.