Duration of Rotation: Two to four full-time weeks
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 presentations, rounds, and regular conferences will be held. There is an emphasis on 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 on transfusion medicine is required.
Faculty in charge: Dr. María De Los Ángeles Muñiz-Muñiz