Beyond the BCC - A Multidisciplinary Rotation in Oncodermatology
DE 521.3
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Description
This course is designed for students who are interested in learning the necessary tools for the comprehensive evaluation and management of our oncodermatology patients. The course will build on the foundations acquired through the introductory dermatology course (DE501M.J) or an equivalent course at a different institution.
Approximately half of the student's time will be spent in clinics at Massachusetts General Hospital and the MGH Cancer Center. The other half will be spent as independent study in support of a scholarly project. Students will rotate in clinics caring for patients with cutaneous lymphoma, melanoma, graft-versus-host disease, and high-risk skin cancer as a result of prior transplantation. Many clinic experiences will be in multi-disciplinary format, so as to show the intricate multi-pronged approach to the management of these patients.
Under the supervision of faculty members from the Departments of Dermatology and Medical Oncology, students will be expected to function as clinical clerks in the work up and management of these complex patients. This includes the mastery of common procedures and tests used in diagnosis and management. Separate time will also be spent to review pathology specimens from the types of malignancies and diseases they are seeing, so as to provide clinicopathological correlation. Students will also participate in clinico-pathological conference and tumor board, as well as department conferences. Comprehensive and daily feedback will be given to the student by attending physicians.
The scholarly project will be mentored by a faculty member of the student's choosing. Ideally, students will identify a topic to study related to oncodermatology, however, students can also spend this time working on existing projects already started prior to the rotation. During the rotation, the student will be expected to complete a proposal to summarize progress and plans for completion for their scholarly project.
Not Available for Cross Registration
Open to Domestic Visiting Students
