A multidisciplinary educational program in Transfusion Medicine (TM) will be established at Northwestern University. Its goals include introduction to the complexities of transfusion problems, education in the proper use of blood and blood components, and provision of information concerning career opportunities in TM. The curriculum will include combined basic science/TM lectures during pre-clinical years. Lectures in TM will also be offered during Junior Clerkships in Medicine, Surgery, and Pediatrics. A Senior Elective Clerkship in Hematology/TM will provide an intensive hospital experience in TM to be pursued at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Academic/Teacher Award (ATA) (K07)
Project #
5K07HL001274-04
Application #
3077081
Study Section
Research Manpower Review Committee (MR)
Project Start
1983-09-30
Project End
1988-09-29
Budget Start
1986-09-30
Budget End
1987-09-29
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
1986
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Northwestern University at Chicago
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
005436803
City
Chicago
State
IL
Country
United States
Zip Code
60611