Course ID
041145
Course Description
This elective is offered to medical students who are interested in pursuing a residency training in surgery with interest in surgical oncology. It provides an introduction to the complex and intricate nature of surgical treatment of cancer.
It is meant to help students understand the pathology of solid malignancies and their management. The course emphasizes a multi-disciplinary approach to the treatment of such disease which includes interventional radiology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology alongside with surgical approaches. It also emphasizes the humane interactions that occur in the office setting and introduces the student to the complex nature of the care of patients with terminal illnesses beyond the hospital setting.
The faculty emphasize developing a supportive, nurturing, and non-biased environment for medical students who are interested in surgical oncology to excel, thrive and achieve their dreams. We all have a personal story that drives us and we would like to help you with yours!
It is meant to help students understand the pathology of solid malignancies and their management. The course emphasizes a multi-disciplinary approach to the treatment of such disease which includes interventional radiology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology alongside with surgical approaches. It also emphasizes the humane interactions that occur in the office setting and introduces the student to the complex nature of the care of patients with terminal illnesses beyond the hospital setting.
The faculty emphasize developing a supportive, nurturing, and non-biased environment for medical students who are interested in surgical oncology to excel, thrive and achieve their dreams. We all have a personal story that drives us and we would like to help you with yours!
Min Units
2
Max Units
4
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
CLK - Clerkship H,HP,P,F
Career
Medicine
Course Requisites
May be convened with
Component
Clinical
Optional Component
No