CLE 753

Credit: 2 hours.

Many of the important problems in Pediatric Hematology are encountered in an outpatient setting. The major goals of this elective are to gain exposure to diagnostic challenges, the evaluation of anemia, easy bruising and bleeding abnormalities, lymphadenopathy, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, autoimmune, and other immunologic disorders. Additionally, students will gain exposure to patients with sickle cell disease, bleeding disorders, and clotting disorders. Finally, management of families facing major challenges, with attention to medical and psychosocial factors and provision of care in a multi-disciplinary team setting will be presented.

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