2012-06-13 TWSIA Award: Case Study Investigation: Interdisciplinary Study in a Comprehensive Cancer Care Clinic
- Mathieu Plourde
Title | TWSIA Award: Case Study Investigation: Interdisciplinary Study in a Comprehensive Cancer Care Clinic |
|---|---|
Presenters | Jamie Baker (The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center) |
Date and time (EDT) | June 13, 2012, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Room | Peachtree Ballroom |
Facilitator | Maggie Lynch |
Description
TWSIA Winner!
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions (SHP) faculty participated in the development and implementation of an interdisciplinary case study involving a fictitious cancer patient, whereby the students applied their professional skills to diagnose or treat the patient. Students at the SHP complete didactic coursework and clinical rotations in eight different allied health fields including clinical laboratory science, cytogenetic technology, cytotechnology, diagnostic imaging, histotechnology, medical dosimetry, molecular genetic technology, or radiation therapy. Student teams worked in interdisciplinary groups composed of students from each discipline to review, diagnose, and treat the fictitious cancer patient in a virtual clinic environment through Sakai. Through this exercise, students gained an understanding of the roles of the various health disciplines and how their training fits within the health care team and with patient care. The presenter will discuss student success results and provide a demo of key course components.