Director: Richard Arenas, MD
Location: Baystate Medical Center, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA
Goals
This elective provides exposure to the full range of surgical oncology, from outpatient diagnostic evaluation and staging, long-term follow-up, and inpatient primary surgical treatment and palliative measures. Emphasis will be place on the principles of staging, surgical resection, multimodality care, and clinical research.
Objectives
The student will...
- identify and appreciate the principles of surgical oncology.
- learn the importance of tumor staging in the assessment and treatment of cancer patients.
- learn the fundamentals of multidisciplinary patient care incorporating surgery, medical oncology, and radiation therapy in the treatment of cancer.
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Course Number
SU-419
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Duration
4 weeks
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Average
Hours per Week
40
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Night Call/Weekends
No
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Capacity
1 student per Block
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Alternate Dates
Available
Yes, at the discretion of the Director
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Transportation
Required
No
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On-Campus Housing
Available on a first-come, first-served basis
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Prerequisite: Successful completion of Medicine and Surgery Clerkships.
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If you would like to apply for this elective, please refer to Application Process.