The most comprehensive board review for physicians preparing to take the Hematology and Oncology certification exams or those desiring a comprehensive update of hematology and medical oncology standards of care.
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TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is ideal for physicians preparing to take the Hematology and Oncology certification exams as well as individuals desiring a comprehensive review of hematology and medical oncology standards of care.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of the Hematology and Oncology Best Practices course, the successful learner will be able to:
Hematology
Understand both established information and recent clinical advances in immunohematology, bone marrow transplantation, and hematopoietic growth factors
Understand both established information and recent clinical advances in coagulopathies, anticoagulant and thrombolytic therapies
Understand blood and marrow morphology and hematopathology
Understand red cell disorders
Hematologic Malignancies
Understand the most recent advances in the pharmacology and toxicology of anti-neoplastic drugs
Be familiar with the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of hematologic malignancies
Identify strategies for taking the board examinations
Oncology
Understand the epidemiology of malignant diseases and management of the medical complications of malignancy
Comprehend the principles of management of gynecologic and other genito-urinary malignancies
Identify the latest advances in cancers of the lung, the breast, and the gastrointestinal tract
Recognize principles of new developments in biologic therapy of cancer
COURSE FEATURES
A comprehensive review of Hematology and Oncology exam-focused content guided by the ABIM exam blueprint
Instruction by the nation’s leading clinician-educators
Daily Board Review Sessions- Allows attendees to gauge their knowledge base and become familiar with Interactive case-based board-type questions
Course Electronic Syllabus and Slide Handouts
Hematology Sessions:
Day 1: Hemoglobinopathies, Hemolytic Anemia, Transfusion Medicine and Platelet Alloimmunization
Day 2: Clotting and Bleeding Disorders
Day 3: White Cell Disorders, Bone Marrow Failure and Sickle Cell Disease, TTP, HUS, DIC, HIT, ABO Incompatibility, Hematopoietic Transplantation and Hematologic Complications of Pregnancy
Hematologic Malignancies Sessions:
Day 4: Lymphomas, CLL, ALL, CML, Plasma Cell Disorders, and MDS
Day 5: AML, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms and Pharmacology
Medical Oncology Sessions:
Day 6: Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Neuro-Oncology
Day 7: Renal Cell, Prostate, Bladder, Testicular, Ovarian and Endometrial Tumors
Day 8: GI Oncology, Mesothelioma and Sarcomas
COURSE OVERVIEW
2023 HEMONC Best Practices Course Syllabus Agenda.pdf