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Clinical Laboratory Medicine
PA 511M.J

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Description

This elective provides an experience in Clinical Laboratory Medicine and is designed to teach medical students how the vast array of clinical assays is used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Students will rotate through laboratories in Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Immunology, Clinical Microbiology, Hematology, Coagulation, Endocrinology, Molecular Diagnostics and Transfusion Medicine at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, and will have the opportunity to learn how to select the appropriate laboratory tests and interpret the results. Additionally, they will participate in regularly scheduled didactic sessions and work closely with senior staff and residents. Upon completion of this elective, students will acquire practical skills such as, diagnostic molecular biology, flow cytometry, interpretation of cardiac markers & serum protein electrophoresis/immunofixation patterns, analysis of blood smears & bone marrow aspirates, and effective use of blood component therapy. All activities will be under faculty supervision.

School Harvard Medical School
Credits 4
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Course Component Advanced Elective
Instruction Mode In Person
Subject Pathology
Grading Basis HMS Clinical Grading
Course Requirements Open only to HMS MD students
Curriculum Phase Post-PCE
Visiting Clerks Open to Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Visiting St
Open to Domestic Visiting Students
Course Type Advanced Clinical Electives