Institution: Children's Hospital of Palmetto Health Richland

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Duration: 4 weeks

Course Offered: Throughout academic year

Number of Students: 1 per rotation

Students Report To: Seven Richland Medical Park, Suite 203, 8:00 a.m.     Phone: 434-3533   Fax: 434-3094                                            email:  kevin.mcredmond@palmettohealth.org

The student will participate in outpatient care of patients with hematologic/oncologic problems. The primary goal for the student is to develop a fundamental understanding of a broad base of common hematologic/oncologic disorders which can be expected to be encountered across the spectrum of medical specialties. Responsibilities will include initial history and physical examination of patients assigned, development of a treatment plan, and utilization of a multidisciplinary patient management approach when appropriate. Students will have the opportunity to participate in outpatient management in the various clinics including Sickle Cell, Hemophilia (pediatrics and adult), and neuro-oncology. The student will be expected to be an active participant in all appropriate conferences.