SYLLABUS
College of Medicine
AY 2015-2016
Course title and number
Term (e.g., Fall 200X)
Meeting times and location
IMED 856-00R Oncology
Year Round
It is student’s responsibility to contact the preceptor one week prior to the
scheduled start date to confirm when and where to report on first day.
Course Description and Prerequisites
https://medicine.tamhsc.edu/elective/2015-16/imed/rr/index.html
The elective is designed to give the student understanding and educational experience in the evaluation
and clinical management of patients with hematologic and non-hematologic malignancies. Housing is
not provided. No night call is required.
Instructor Information
Elective Director
Brian Shimkus, MD
Name
512-343-2103
Telephone number
Email address
Office hours
Office location
Shimkus@austincance
rcenters.com
By Appointment
1111 Research Blvd.,
Suite 450
Austin, TX 78759
Coordinator
Natalie Washburn
Name
512-341-4960
Telephone number
Email address
Office hours
Office location
Washburn@medicine.t
amhsc.edu
M-F / 8-5
3950 N. AW Grimes,
3rd Floor
Round Rock, TX 78665
Learning Outcomes & Objectives
Objectives:
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Participate in the evaluation and management for the outpatient Hematology/Oncology patient.
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Recognize and participate in management of oncologic emergencies.
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Outline the general principles in selecting specific modality of treatment (surgery, radiation,
chemotherapy) in cancer patients and anticipated success for such therapy.
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Outline appropriate evaluation and management of patients with common non-oncologic
hematological problems (i.e. anemia, thromboembolic disorders, coagulopathies, etc.)
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Have a broad knowledge of both cooperative group and individual clinical research in oncology
patients.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1.
Participate in the evaluation and management for the inpatient and outpatient
Hematology/Oncology patient.
2.
Recognize and participate in management of oncologic emergencies.
3.
Outline the general principles in selecting specific modality of treatment (surgery, radiation,
chemotherapy) in cancer patients and anticipated success for such therapy.
4.
Outline appropriate evaluation and management of patients with common non-oncologic
hematological problems (i.e. anemia, thromboembolic disorders, coagulopathies, etc.)
5.
Have a broad knowledge of both cooperative and individual institutional clinical research in
oncology patients.
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COM Competency Based Learning Objectives: http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/academicaffairs/curriculum/objectives/
Principles and Guidelines for Curriculum Development:
http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/policies/pdf/curriculum-principles-guidelines.pdf
Course Objective:
Participate in the evaluation and
management for the outpatient
Hematology/Oncology patient.
Outline the general principles in
selecting specific modality of
treatment (surgery, radiation,
chemotherapy) in cancer patients
and anticipated success for such
therapy.
Outline appropriate evaluation and
management of patients with
common non-oncologic
hematological problems (i.e. anemia,
thromboembolic disorders,
coagulopathies, etc.)
Have a broad knowledge of both
cooperative group and individual
clinical research in oncology
patients.
COM Competency
Based Learning
Objectives
(CBLO):
Taught (T)
and/or
Evaluated (E):
PC1, PC2
Taught AND
Evaluated
Evaluation:
Multisource
Assessment
(360 eval)
PC5, PC8, PC9
Taught AND
Evaluated
Multisource
Assessment
(360 eval)
PC4, PC8
Taught AND
Evaluated
Multisource
Assessment
(360 eval)
MK4
Taught AND
Evaluated
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Assessment
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Multisource
Assessment
(360 eval)
Multisource
Assessment
(360 eval)
Textbook and/or Resource Material
The following books and case study materials will be used in this course:
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Uptodate.com
Hematology, Williams, WJ; Beutier, E;Ersler, AJ; and Rundles, RW Mcgraw-Hill
Clinical Hematology, Wintrob, MD, Lee and Febiger
Cancer; Principles and Practice of Oncology, Devita, VT; Hellman S. Rosenberg, SA; Lippincott
Department handouts
Grading Policies
GRADING SCALE
Satisfactory
70-100
Unsatisfactory
69 and below
Should the course director determine remediation is required, the remediation plan will be at the
discretion of the course director and on a case by case basis depending on the issues involved.
Remediation plans could entail some (or all) of the following examples: Additional clinical shifts,
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research papers, presentations, article reviews, exams, directed reading, web-based modules, etc. If the
student performance results in a failure of the elective, it will be recommended that the elective be taken
again in its entirety.
Attendance and Make-up Policies
TAMHSC – COM student handbook states: Students who miss more than 20% of a 4th year
elective for any reason (2 weekdays during a two-week rotation or 4 weekdays for 4 week
rotation) will require a remediation plan. To request an absence all students must use the online
Phase IV Absence Form at: http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/current/absence-forms/m4absence.html For further information please refer to page 21 in the student handbook:
http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/student-affairs/docs/handbook.pdf
Course Topics, Calendar of Activities, Major Assignment Dates
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The student will be assigned patients who will be followed both as inpatient and subsequent
outpatient follow-up.
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The student will attend outpatient clinic during the week and will be assigned patients for
evaluation as well as previously assigned patients for follow-up.
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The student will make ward rounds every morning and attend Tumor-Boards, resident education
conferences, and research conferences.
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The student will also have set aside time for a preceptor conference with case presentation.
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Course materials are available online 24/7 in TAMU online library.
** Students will follow the schedule of the attending.
Week
Topic
Required Reading
Other Pertinent Course Information
The development and maintenance of a professional attitude is an ongoing responsibility of
each student. Professional behavior is expected at all times. All students will be expected to
dress in an appropriate manner, convey a professional appearance or image, and are encouraged
to be neat and clean. For further information please see Student Code of Conduct requirements
here: http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/dean/policies/student-policies/student-code-conduct.html
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides
comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation
requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for
reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an
accommodation, please contact Disability Services, in Cain Hall, Room B118, or call 845-1637. For
additional information visit http://disability.tamu.edu
Any student with a disability who needs accommodation should inform the instructor at the beginning of
the course.
Academic Integrity
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For additional information please visit: http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu
“An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do.”
College of Medicine
Professionalism and integrity Statement (Academic Honesty and Plagiarism)
All College of Medicine students are required to comply with the student code of conduct and the academic integrity and
honesty standards published in each component’s Student Handbook. Disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with
the policies of each component. Students found guilty of Academic Dishonesty will receive an “F”/Unsatisfactory in the
course. For a full list of actions qualifying as academic dishonesty, please review the College of Medicine Student
Handbook at http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/student-affairs/docs/handbook.pdf.
According to the Aggie Honor System Office, plagiarism is defined as the appropriation of another person's ideas,
processes, results, or words without giving appropriate credit. Intentionally, knowingly, or carelessly presenting the work of
another as one’s own (i.e., without crediting the author or creator). Plagiarism and other academic misconduct definitions
can be viewed on the Aggie Honor System Office website;
http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu/RulesAndProcedures/HonorSystemRules.aspx#definitions.
E-mail Access and FERPA
The College of Medicine is communicating all official information to students through the students’ TAMHSC e-mail
accounts. Please check the account frequently during the semester for updates.
This course is supported with web-based and/or e-mail activities. In order to take advantage of these additional resources
and participate fully in the course, you have been assigned an e-mail address by the Texas A&M Health Science Center.
This e-mail address is for internal use only, so that faculty may communicate with you and the entire class. By registering
for this course, you are agreeing to allow your classmates to have access to this e-mail address. Should you have any
questions, please contact the TAMU’s Office of the Registrar at 979-845-1031.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), which the HSC complies fully, is intended to protect the
privacy of education records, to establish the rights of students to inspect and review their education records and to
provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. Students also
have the right to file complaints with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office of the Department of Education
in Washington, D.C., concerning alleged failures by the HSC to comply with the act.
Mistreatment of Students
The College of Medicine is committed to providing a positive learning environment in which students can meet their
academic goals based on mutual respect in the teacher/learner relationship. Both parties must be sensitive to the needs
of others and differences in gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability. As outlined in the Student
Handbook under the section titled Standards of Conduct in the Teacher-Learner Relationship, belittlement, intimidation
and humiliation are unacceptable for effective learning and undermine self-esteem. Breaches involving student
mistreatment may result in a faculty or staff member being sanctioned or the loss of faculty and/or staff appointment.
These policies address student mistreatment involving College of Medicine employees, residents, affiliate staff, or
patients. Mistreatment may be reported through the College of Medicine telephone hotline, 1(855)-397-9835 or through
an online form at http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/current/student-mistreatment-form.html. For a full list of reporting avenues,
please refer to the Student Handbook under the Mistreatment Policy.
Exposure and Occupational Hazard
The Needle Stick Policy and Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure information for Medical Students may be accessed in the
Student Handbook at: http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/student-affairs/docs/handbook.pdf
Note: More information is available on the aforementioned topics to all students on the College of Medicine website.
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