“Hematology: Principles and Practice for Medical Students”

Last updated on October 23, 2025 8:09 pm
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What you’ll learn

  • Blood Formation
  • Approach to a Patient – Investigation and Diagnosis of Blood Disorders
  • Red Cell Disorders – Diseases of the Blood System
  • White Cell Disorders – Diseases of the Blood System
  • Malignant Diseases of Blood – Diseases of the Blood System
  • Complications – Blood Transfusion
  • Anemia and Iron Deficiency – Red Cell Disorders
  • Thalassemia – Red Cell Disorders
  • Acute Leukemia – Leukemia
  • Hodgkin Lymphoma – Lymphoma

Are you a medical student seeking a strong foundation in hematology — both in theory and clinical application?
This course is designed specifically for you.

Hematology: Theory and Practice for Medical Students is a comprehensive guide to the physiology, pathology, and clinical management of blood disorders. Whether you’re preparing for exams like USMLE, PLAB, or medical school assessments, this course will give you the knowledge and tools to confidently interpret labs, diagnose disorders, and understand therapeutic strategies.

Course Modules Cover:

Foundations of Hematology

  • Hemopoiesis and blood cell development

  • Erythropoiesis and anemia fundamentals

  • Bone marrow function, structure, and pathology

  • Iron overload, macrocytic anemias, hemolysis, and hemoglobinopathies

White Cell Disorders

  • Granulocytes and monocyte physiology and disorders

  • Lymphocytes and benign lymphoproliferative conditions

  • The spleen’s role in hematology

Hematological Malignancies

  • Genetic basis of blood cancers

  • Acute and chronic myeloid and lymphoid leukemias

  • Myeloproliferative and myelodysplastic neoplasms

  • Lymphomas: Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin

  • Multiple myeloma and related plasma cell disorders

  • Amyloidosis in hematology

Bone Marrow Failure & Stem Cell Therapy

  • Aplastic anemia, marrow failure syndromes

  • Principles and indications of stem cell transplantation

Hemostasis, Coagulation & Bleeding Disorders

  • Platelet biology and normal hemostasis

  • Hereditary and acquired bleeding disorders

  • Thrombotic microangiopathies

  • Thrombosis: pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment

Special Topics

  • Systemic diseases affecting the blood

  • Principles of blood transfusion

  • Pregnancy and neonatal hematology

What You’ll Gain:

  • Clear understanding of Complete Blood Counts (CBCs)

  • Confidence in recognizing anemia, leukocytosis, thrombocytopenia, and other key patterns

  • Diagnostic reasoning for benign vs. malignant blood disorders

  • Strong grounding in coagulation disorders and thrombosis

  • Ability to apply your learning in real-world clinical scenarios

Course Features:

  • Visual-rich video lectures

  • Case-based discussions from clinical practice

  • Quizzes and MCQs after each module

  • Printable lecture notes and quick-reference summaries

Ideal For:

  • Medical students (MBBS, MD, DO)

  • Interns preparing for hematology rotations

  • Students preparing for USMLE Step 1, PLAB, or local licensing exams

Outcome:

By the end of this course, you will have a solid, clinically relevant understanding of hematology — equipped to face both your exams and clinical duties with confidence.

Who this course is for:

  • Junior doctors and hematology trainees
  • Clinical and laboratory scientists
  • Specialist nurses and allied professionals
  • Medical students prepare to exam

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