Elective program: Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics,
Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Course syllabus
1. Course Name: Pediatric Hematology and Oncology (English Program)
2. Course Code: N/A
3. Credits: N/A
4. Prerequisite: General Pediatrics
5. Type of Course:
6. Session/Academic year: 2 weeks in March
7. Course Description: The elective rotation in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology is opened to medical students and physicians interested in Pediatric hematology and oncology, as well as bone marrow transplantatio
8. Objectives:
- Describe normal values of hematology laboratory investigations according to child age, such as hemoglobin, hematocrit, mean corpuscular volume, white blood cell count, hemostasis
- Interpret abnormality of hematology laboratory investigations, including peripheral blood,bone marrow smear and hemostasis testing.
- Diagnose, investigate, and manage common pediatric hematology and oncology problems such as iron deficiency anemia, thalassemia/hemoglobinopathies, idiopathic thrombocytopenia, hemophilia, and acute lymphoblastic leukemia
- Understand the principle of bone marrow transplantation
| 1st Week | 8 - 9 am | 9 am - 12 am | 1 pm - 4 pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Department Activity | Orientation and introduction | Division Grand round |
| Tue | Department Activity | Approach to anemia | Bleeding disorders & hemophilia |
| Wed | Department Activity | Hematology clinic | Self-study |
| Thu | Department Activity | Bone Marrow Transplantation Clinic | Thalassemia and other hemolytic anemia |
| Fri | Department Activity | Interpretation of complete blood count | Solid tumors |
| 2nd Week | 8 - 9 am | 9 am - 12 am | 1 pm - 4 pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Department Activity | Leukemia and lymphoma | Grand round |
| Tue | Department Activity | Brain tumors | Home treatment for hemophilia |
| Wed | Department Activity | Oncology clinic | Self-study |
| Thu | Department Activity | Overview of the laboratory investigations (workshop) | Overview of the laboratory investigations (workshop) |
| Fri | Department Activity | Concept of bone marrow transplantation and gene therapy | Evaluation and feedback |