McMaster University 2nd Annual McMaster Day in Hematology 2022

Practical Hematology Update for Primary Care Physicians, Internists, Hospitalists, and Hematology Professionals

The 2nd Annual McMaster Day in Hematology 2022 is a focused educational program developed by McMaster University Continuing Professional Development to provide practical guidance on the diagnosis, investigation, referral, and management of common hematologic conditions encountered in daily clinical practice. The course emphasizes real-world clinical decision-making and helps frontline healthcare providers recognize hematologic disorders, manage common abnormalities, and identify situations requiring specialist referral.

Course Features

• 12 Video Lectures
• 1 PDF Course Syllabus
• Practical Hematology Education
• Primary Care Focus
• Referral Guidelines
• Case-Based Discussions
• Laboratory Interpretation
• Evidence-Based Clinical Updates

Total Size: 1.59 GB

Program Overview

Hematologic abnormalities such as anemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, erythrocytosis, and elevated ferritin are commonly encountered in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Clinicians must be able to recognize important laboratory abnormalities, initiate appropriate investigations, determine urgency, and identify patients who require hematology consultation.

This course provides practical, clinically oriented guidance on evaluating common hematologic disorders while highlighting important diagnostic red flags and management strategies relevant to primary care and hospital medicine practice.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Recognize common hematologic abnormalities and their clinical significance.
• Develop evidence-based approaches to the investigation of anemia and cytopenias.
• Identify patients who require urgent hematology referral.
• Interpret common hematologic laboratory findings.
• Manage selected hematologic conditions in primary care settings.
• Understand current approaches to thrombosis, bleeding, and coagulopathy.
• Improve clinical decision-making when evaluating hematologic disorders.

Topics Included

Hematologic Disorders in Primary Care

• Hematologic Malignancies: Clinical and Laboratory Red Flags
• Hemolytic Anemias: Initial Investigation and Management
• Elevated Ferritin: Investigation and Referral Strategies
• Erythrocytosis: Diagnosis and Referral
• Neutropenia: Evaluation and Management
• Thrombocytopenia: Investigation and Referral

Coagulation and Bleeding Disorders

• Clinical and Laboratory Evaluation of Acquired Coagulopathy
• Management of Catastrophic Bleeding
• Blood Products and Their Indications

Specialized Hematology Topics

• Diagnosis and Management of Inpatient Thrombocytopenic Emergencies
• Stem Cell Transplantation: What the Primary Care Physician Needs to Know
• Survivorship After Pediatric Cancer

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Hematologists
• Primary Care Physicians
• Family Medicine Physicians
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• General Internists
• Hospitalists
• Community Physicians
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Residents and Fellows
• Medical Students

Educational Highlights

✔ Practical Hematology for Frontline Clinicians

✔ Common Hematologic Abnormalities Review

✔ Referral and Diagnostic Guidance

✔ Coagulopathy and Bleeding Management

✔ Hematologic Malignancy Recognition

✔ Blood Product Utilization

✔ Stem Cell Transplant Follow-Up Care

✔ Case-Based Clinical Learning

Clinical & Educational Value

The McMaster University 2nd Annual McMaster Day in Hematology 2022 delivers concise, clinically relevant education focused on hematologic conditions commonly encountered in primary care, hospital medicine, and internal medicine practice. The program equips clinicians with practical tools for evaluating laboratory abnormalities, managing common hematologic disorders, and recognizing situations that require specialist referral.