Health Sciences 2012-2013 University Calendar

7.5.19

Oncology

Core Courses

This Department contributes to the multidisciplinary curriculum components of Basis of Medicine and Introduction to Clinical Medicine. In addition, see the Elective Program for elective opportunities.

INDS 307 Principles of Oncology.

(2) Students will be introduced to the basic principles of surgical, medical and radiation oncology. Objectives are to know cancer risks, clinical presentations, cancer therapy; cancer prevention, cancer screening, genetic counselling; to interpret imaging and pathological data; to manage in a multidisciplinary approach.

During the whole class teaching, the students are exposed to evidence-based guidelines in cancer epidemiology, cancer prevention and screening for major cancer sites, namely: breast, genito-urinary, colorectal and lung.

During their clinical rotations, the students are introduced to the basic principles of surgical, medical, pediatrics and radiation oncology. Objectives are to know cancer risks, clinical presentations, principles of cancer therapy, cancer prevention, cancer screening, genetic counselling and to interpret imaging and pathological data.

Students are also exposed to the principles of pain management and have one session on communication skills.

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