Pediatric Hematology Oncology

1. Naima Al Mulla , MD

1. Pediatrics

1. HMC

1. Pediatrics Clerkship
2. Medicine Clerkship

This 2 or 4 week elective will offer students an in-depth and varied experience in pediatric hematology-oncology. Students will be able to attend inpatient floors and ambulatory clinics. They will be expected to participate in patient care through history taking, physical examination, formulation of diagnostic impressions, diagnostic and therapeutic plans. Students may even be able to perform appropriate procedures under supervision. Special emphasis will be placed on issues related to diagnosis and management of children with chronic or life-threatening conditions. A culturally sensitive approach to the breaking of bad news and support of families in distress will also be emphasized. Students will attend rounds and other conferences with the house staff. Students will be evaluated on the following: 1) Professional characteristics (appropriate attire, demeanor on rounds, with colleagues, with parents), and 2) Clinical skills (fund of knowledge appropriate to level of training, history taking, physical examination, identification of active clinical problems, use of the laboratory and imaging services, and development of a clinical plan).

Objectives:

1. Exposure to common pediatric Heme/ Onc conditions and emergencies beside management strategies

2. Describe how chronic illness can influence a child's growth and development, educational achievement, and

    psychosocial functioning.

3. Describe impact of chronic illness on family's emotional, economic and psychosocial functioning.

5. Describe impact of patient's culture on understanding, reacting to, and managing chronic illness

6. Describe contributions of each member of a multidisciplinary health care team in caring for children with a chronic

    illness.

7. Identify key components and culturally sensitive approach to delivering "Bad News", end of life issues, decision making

    and pain management.