Elective Rotation - Medical Oncology & Hematology
Recommended Length: 4-6 weeks Primary Learning Objective:
Gain a better knowledge of the biologic rationale and clinical application of chemotherapeutic agents. Secondary Learning Objectives: Learn more about the mechanisms of action, dosages, and toxicities of different types of chemotherapy. Learning Activity Details: Attend didactic conferences given by the medical oncology attendings Participate in a variety of medical oncology clinics based on the interest of the resident and the availability the staff Clinics would include both new patients and follow-ups A minimum of five clinics per week (some full-day, some half-day) for a total of 4 full days in clinic each week Schedule to be established prior to beginning the elective rotation When not in clinic (one full day or two half-days each week), the resident will have reading time Recommended Physician Supervisors:
The medical oncology attendings are listed according to their clinic days and specialites:
Clinic Day Physicians Specialty Monday Stewart King/Wilding Mulkerin
Breast GU GI Tuesday Albertini Cleary Bailey Melanoma H&N, Palliative Sarcomas, Gyn, Misc Wednesday Robins Schiller Kahl CNS, Misc Lung Lymphoma Thursday Stewart Van Ummersen Cleary Breast Breast, GU H&N, Palliative Friday Robins Schiller Albertini Thomas CNS, Misc Lung Melanoma GI, Immunotherapy