Upon successful completion of the program in Master of Medical Hematology, the graduates will be able to:

1. Provide an advanced knowledge in the fields of Medical Hematology and blood transfusion.
2. Provide independent critical and analytical thinking, both within their field of study, and beyond for the use of their knowledge for service to others.
3. Suggest possible solutions to ethical dilemmas that occur in their work and field of study and understand the importance of professional ethics in all aspects of scientific communication and laboratory work.
4. Demonstrate competence in the laboratory, including application of the scientific method and appropriate use of basic and state of the art laboratory tools and techniques.
5. Demonstrate written and oral skills necessary for communication of research, knowledge, and ideas to scientists and non-scientists alike.

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Master of Medical Hematology

Dr/Fuad Balkam

Knowledge and Understanding

1. Understand the presentation, complications, diagnosis and management of different types of anemia, acute and chronic leukemias, pathophysiology and classification of myeloproliferative disorders, congenital and acquired coagulation and platelet disorders.
2. List the key considerations and principles in the planning and design of a study on the basis of statistical methods.
3. Understand of blood and its production from a molecular/genetic perspective.
4. Explain the use of blood products, the principles of blood transfusion and the complications of long-term transfusion.

Cognitive/ Intellectual Skills

1. Interpret and explain results simply and effectively to clinicians and patients
2. Illustrate an investigatory and analytic thinking approach (problem solving) to common clinical situations related to medical hematology.
3. Categorize health risk factors associated with working in a research diagnostic laboratory
4. Formulate management plans and alternative decisions in different situations in the field of the medical hematology.

Practical and Professional Skills

1. Evaluate the peripheral blood and bone marrow aspirate smears.
2. Perform all aspects of testing within hematology laboratory and blood bank.
3. Interpret, verify and validate results and report findings to the requesting clinician.

General and Transferable Skills

1. Communicate effectively through oral presentations, computer processing and presentations, and written reports.
2. Respect the role of staff and co-staff members regardless of degree or occupation.
3. Write scientific article according to the basics of scientific research