Course information contained within the Bulletin is accurate at the time of publication in July 2024 but is subject to change. For the most up-to-date course information, please refer to the Course Catalog.
RAON M167. Intro to Clinical Oncology. 0 Credit Hours.
This didactic course will provide an overview of major concepts of caring for a patient with malignant disease. Physicians from Temple University Hospital Cancer Center will discuss diagnosis, staging, role of treatment modalities including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and interventional radiology, supportive care and long term follow up for a cancer patient.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of study: Medicine.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
RAON M168. Intro/Radiation Oncology. 0 Credit Hours.
Course Attributes: M5
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
RAON M300. Career Exploration of Radiation Oncology. 0 Credit Hours.
This elective will allow students to gain exposure to the specialty and the types of health conditions experienced by patients seen by providers in this specialty as healthcare team members.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
RAON M730. Radiation Oncology. 0 Credit Hours.
On this clinical elective, students will be expected to participate fully in the initial evaluation, work-up, discussion of treatment options, and the planning and delivery of radiation therapy. Students will be exposed to a wide range of malignancies and radiation treatment modalities, such as intensity-modulated and stereotactic body radiation therapy and high-dose-rate radiation implants. Students will participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and conferences.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of P in INTM M301, OBGY M320, PEDI M330, PSYM M340, SURG M350, NEUR M370, and FAMP M360.
