Curriculum
Management of Primary Pediatric CNS Tumors
- Understanding principles of management for the acute clinical presentation of children with CNS tumors, as well as subsequent therapeutic decision making and management of complications.
- Knowledge of the accurate diagnosis of pediatric CNS tumors, including: the typical clinical presentation, appropriate diagnostic workup (including pathology, neuro-imaging, and other diagnostic procedures), and prognostic information.
- Understanding of standard treatment plans (surgery, chemotherapy/biologic therapy, radiation therapy) including the indications for experimental or palliative options.
The Above Educational Goals Will be Accomplished Via Several Discrete Mechanisms
Mandatory educational sessions
- Neuro-oncology intake and neuro-radiographical sessions – weekly
- Didactic neuro-oncology fellow educational sessions – bimonthly
- Journal club – monthly
- Neuro-oncology tumor multidisciplinary tumor boards – bi-monthly
Clinical exposure
- Assessment and treatment planning for pediatric neuro-oncology patients – bi-weekly
- Presentation and discussion of patients at tumor boards, intake rounds, and with outside consultants
Clinical rotations
- Pediatric Palliative Care (PANDA) rotation – 1-2 weeks
- Neuropathology – 1-2 weeks
- Radiation oncology – Sibley Memorial Proton Facility, 1-2 weeks
- Neuroradiology – 1 week discrete rotation
- Neurosurgical – ad hoc
- Neuropsychology – 1 week
National conferences/meetings – the fellow will be encouraged to present and attend at least one national conference/meeting during each year.
Fellows will be expected to engage in clinical or bench research with program guidance.