Attendance at the previously outlined conferences. Based upon attendance, attentiveness, enthusiasm, and assessment of knowledge based upon evaluation by participating medical examiners and by an examination given on the last day of rotation. A case oriented format incorporating didactic discussions and emphasizing literature review is used. The student reviews cases in hematology laboratory interpretation, including coagulation, anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, etc. Slides of specific cases in morphologic hematopathology are reviewed and discussed with the faculty.
Students review and prepare cases for sessions.
Use of different blood components and alternatives to blood transfusion. List of topics may be obtained in advance, but cover a range of transfusion subjects. Student evaluated on attendance and quality of participation, evidence of increased knowledge, and quality of case presentation. Based upon extent of preparation and participation in above activities. Acquaint students with interaction between pathology and the clinical specialties generally, and as preparation for the clinical years of training.