Learning objectives
• Describe the structure and function of the major blood cell types (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets).
• Explain the process of hematopoiesis and the factors that regulate it.
• Identify and interpret common laboratory tests used in hematology.
• Describe CBC count and common alteration.
• Differentiate between the major types of anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, and bleeding disorders.
• Discuss the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of common blood disorders including Leukemia, Lymphoma, MGUS and Multiple Myeloma, Myeloproliferative Disorders, Myelodysplastic Syndrome
• Discuss the rationale of hematopoietic Bone Marrow Transplant and CAR-T therapy