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- Understand the importance of genomics in medicine and the role of family health history, including implications for patient testing and counseling
- Learn practical foundations related to the molecular basis of genetic diseases, testing methodologies, and considerations for selecting and interpreting genetic test results
- Explore common and emerging applications of genetic testing and screening across multiple specialties and primary care
- Consider ethical, legal, and social issues that have shaped existing practices, and also spark current debates in genomic medicine
Genomics is a rapidly expanding field, with new research and applications branching into nearly every clinical specialty. Our Genomic Medicine in Clinical Practice course aims to equip healthcare professionals, researchers, and medical students who are interested in learning more about the current and future applications of genomic medicine. Our esteemed faculty of clinical and molecular geneticists, genetic counselors, and subspecialists will lead participants through instructional videos, practical exercises, discussion board activities, and assessments. This content will explore family history collection and interpretation, fundamental genetic variations, laboratory selection and report analysis, indication-based and preventive testing options, and the ethical, legal, and cultural issues underpinning the field.
Session dates
August 2 – November 8, 2023
Time commitment
Six self-paced online modules which include video, participant discussions, and course activities over three months.
Audience
- Existing healthcare professionals and investigators who would like to integrate genomics approaches into their research and clinical practice
- Professionals from other disciplines who wish to gain a better appreciation of how genomics is utilized in clinical medicine
- Students hoping to explore healthcare as a career and integrate genomics in future practice
We believe that the research community is strengthened by understanding how a number of factors including gender identity, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, culture, religion, national origin, language, disability, and age shape the environment in which we live and work, affect each of our personal identities, and impacts all areas of human health.
Eligibility
- MPH, MD, PhD, DMD, Pharm. D, BSN, or equivalent clinical training or health sciences degree
- Bachelor’s degree with interest in clinical genetics and/or interest in pursuing medical education
- Some background experience in the biological sciences will be helpful
Fee
- Free for Harvard-affiliated institutions
- Non-CTSA member: $950.00
- CTSA member: $712.50
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To inquire about available discounts, contact us.
- Additional 10% off for nurses and Allied Health Professionals (can be combined with other discounts)
- Community Partners of Harvard Catalyst Programs
- Countries with GNI below $13,000
CEU Credits
This course is eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEU).
Harvard Catalyst’s Education Program designates that, upon completion of this course, participants have completed a total of 12.25 hours of continuing education units.
Course continuing education units may be claimed by, and awarded to, any individual who fulfills all course expectations. No partial credit is allowed. In order to receive CEU credits, participants must complete 100% of the course by the designated timelines listed in the course schedule provided in this syllabus. Completion of the course includes the following:
- Watching all videos
- Completing all quizzes
- Completing all course surveys
Please note: this course is not eligible for AMA PRA CME credit.
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