PEDS 415
Pediatrics (PEDS)
| Dept. Contact | Natalie Hiller |
| Location | SSOM 300 |
| Phone | 708-216-8192 |
| nhiller@luc.edu |
| Department: | Pediatrics |
| Course Number: | PEDS-415 |
| Course Title: | Peds Hematology/Oncology |
| No. of Students: | 1 |
| Site: | LUMC |
| Supervisor: | Natalie Kamberos, DO |
| Duration: | 4 weeks |
| Periods Offered: | Year Round |
| Prerequisite: | Completion of Pediatrics clerkship. |
| Special Note: | All interested students are required to write a letter of intent, stating their interest in the elective (and their interest in Loyola, for visiting students). This will be reviewed by the Elective Director. After review of letter by the Elective Director, students will be notified of approval/denial of rotation. Loyola students, please email letter to department contact listed. Visiting students, please upload your letter to your VSLO supplemental documents. |
| Description: | Emphasis will be given to the discussion and understanding of basic hematologic problems such as anemias, white blood cell dysfunction, coagulation disorders and the understanding of the pathophysiology of the hemostatic system. The oncology area will include the study and management (patient care) of the most common pediatric malignancies with special emphasis on leukemias. Students will be required to attend regular pediatric morning intake conferences where they will be expected to present and discuss any pediatric hematology/oncology patients admitted. Students will be expected to attend clinics and participate in the care and management of the patients together with the attending and resident staff. Emphasis will also be given to the understanding and knowledge of the mechanisms of action of chemotherapeutic agents. Students will also participate in the initial evaluation and presentation of consultations. Some time will be provided for the review of bone marrows, coagulation studies and peripheral blood smears. |
| Method of Evaluation: |
Objective: 50-question test (50%) Subjective: Evaluation given by attending and other staff (50%) |
| Dept. Contact | Natalie Hiller |
| Location | SSOM 300 |
| Phone | 708-216-8192 |
| nhiller@luc.edu |
| Department: | Pediatrics |
| Course Number: | PEDS-415 |
| Course Title: | Peds Hematology/Oncology |
| No. of Students: | 1 |
| Site: | LUMC |
| Supervisor: | Natalie Kamberos, DO |
| Duration: | 4 weeks |
| Periods Offered: | Year Round |
| Prerequisite: | Completion of Pediatrics clerkship. |
| Special Note: | All interested students are required to write a letter of intent, stating their interest in the elective (and their interest in Loyola, for visiting students). This will be reviewed by the Elective Director. After review of letter by the Elective Director, students will be notified of approval/denial of rotation. Loyola students, please email letter to department contact listed. Visiting students, please upload your letter to your VSLO supplemental documents. |
| Description: | Emphasis will be given to the discussion and understanding of basic hematologic problems such as anemias, white blood cell dysfunction, coagulation disorders and the understanding of the pathophysiology of the hemostatic system. The oncology area will include the study and management (patient care) of the most common pediatric malignancies with special emphasis on leukemias. Students will be required to attend regular pediatric morning intake conferences where they will be expected to present and discuss any pediatric hematology/oncology patients admitted. Students will be expected to attend clinics and participate in the care and management of the patients together with the attending and resident staff. Emphasis will also be given to the understanding and knowledge of the mechanisms of action of chemotherapeutic agents. Students will also participate in the initial evaluation and presentation of consultations. Some time will be provided for the review of bone marrows, coagulation studies and peripheral blood smears. |
| Method of Evaluation: |
Objective: 50-question test (50%) Subjective: Evaluation given by attending and other staff (50%) |