Clinical Infectious Disease in the Transplant and Cancer Patient
ME 513M.JA
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Description
This course will provide students an opportunity to explore in depth the work-up and management of infections in immunocompromised hosts. Specifically, patients seen on this rotation will be primarily oncology patients and patients having undergone bone marrow or solid organ (heart, lung or kidney) transplantation. On a daily basis, students will be asked to evaluate new patients in consultation as well as follow-up on previously seen patients. The differential diagnosis and management will be discussed with the attending physician and a fellow on rounds. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in outpatient infectious disease consultations. In addition, students will be expected to attend weekly conferences and microbiology laboratory teaching sessions. This course will emphasize the differential diagnosis and principles of antimicrobial therapy specific to this patient-population. Students will be asked to make a formal presentation showing in depth understanding of a topic of interest to them within the field.
Not Available for Cross Registration
Open to Domestic Visiting Students
Open to International Visiting Students
