Prerequisite : Have completed and approved second year
of medicine
The Transfusion Medicine/Blood Bank elective introduces the medical students to all aspects of Transfusion Medicine and Blood Bank. Laboratory bench work will be provided in the Transfusion Service (ASEM) and ASEM Blood Bank. Case presentation, rounds, and regular conferences will be held. There is emphasis in the knowledge of immunohematology, blood collection, processing of blood and blood components, storage and shipment, apheresis, transfusion of blood and components, adverse effects of donor and recipient and the quality assurance program. The preparation of a lecture in transfusion medicine is required.
Faculty in charge : Dr. Román Vélez and Dr. Consuelo Climent
El RCM tiene vigente la Licencia de Renovación de la Junta de Instituciones Postsecundarias y está acreditado por la MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education). Además, no discrimina por raza, religión, sexo, nacionalidad, edad, origen o condición social o económica, impedimento físico o mental, ni afiliación política.
The Medical Sciences Campus holds a Postsecondary Institutions Board Renewal License and is accredited by the MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education).In addition, it does not discriminate based on race, religion, sex, nationality, age, origin or social or economic condition, physical or mental disability, or political affiliation.
