Integrating Clinical Genetics in Clinical Practice
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1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
1 ABIM-MOC Point
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During the past couple of decades, the field of genetics/genomic has expanded exponentially.  This was facilitated by the development of next-generation sequencing technology which allowed us to sequence many genes simultaneously, and even the whole human genome within a few weeks.  This was unthinkable before 2000.  Since the completion of Human Genome Project 2003, numerous novel projects have been established to learn about the role of genetic variants in many disorders.  The term “Precision Medicine” is now a great “buzz” word for the future of medicine.  However, medical education in clinical genetics has not quite caught up with these rapid advances.

Therefore, this program was created in the hopes that every healthcare provider would be able to integrate genetic testing in their own practice whenever appropriate.  This initial program will focus mainly on monogenic disorders.

Having a definitive genetic diagnosis can facilitate the most appropriate management plans, and in addition, it may provide some solace to the patients and families who may be desperately seeking answers.  However, it is important that the patients are able to make informed decisions in this process.  One case is presented as an example of a genetic testing process.

Lastly, a few comments will be mentioned about polygenic disorders and polygenic risk scores which are becoming a very popular topic.  However, it is important to recognize that these types of genetic testing are fundamentally different from the traditional monogenic testing, and it is important to understand this difference so that the patients are guided accordingly. 

The intended audience for this activity includes a wide range of health care providers; many may deem this presentation beneficial.
  1. Review of basic terms in genetics and clinical genetics.
  • When should you suspect a genetic disease?
  • Why and what type of genetic testing should you order?
  • How do you interpret genetic test results?
  • What are implications of genetic testing?

The Endocrine Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Endocrine Society has achieved Accreditation with Commendation.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
The Endocrine Society designates each activity in this course for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. While offering CME credits noted above, this program is not intended to provide extensive training or certification in the field.

Please note that while other accrediting bodies accept AMA PRA Category 1 credit, we can only award and report this credit for MDs/DOs. For those outside of this accreditation, please complete the participation evaluation and use that certificate as proof of attendance to submit to your accrediting body.

Maintenance of Certification (MOC) - if eligible
Successful completion of each CME activity in this course, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 points in the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

For questions about content or obtaining CME credit, please contact the Endocrine Society at info@endocrine.org

FACULTY AND DISCLOSURES

Masako Ueda, MD 

STATEMENT OF INDEPENDENCE
As a provider of CME accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, the Endocrine Society has a policy of ensuring that the content and quality of this educational activity are balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. The scientific content of this activity was developed under the supervision of the Endocrine Society’s peer reviewers.

DISCLOSURE POLICY
The faculty, committee members, and staff who are in position to control the content of this activity are required to disclose to the Endocrine Society and to learners any relevant financial relationship(s) of the individual that have occurred within the last 12 months with any commercial interest(s) whose products or services are related to the content. Financial relationships are defined by remuneration in any amount from the commercial interest(s) in the form of grants; research support; consulting fees; salary; ownership interest (e.g., stocks, stock options, or ownership interest excluding diversified mutual funds); honoraria or other payments for participation in speakers' bureaus, advisory boards, or boards of directors; or other financial benefits. The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent planners with relevant financial relationships from planning or delivery of content, but rather to provide learners with information that allows them to make their own judgments of whether these financial relationships may have influenced the educational activity with regard to exposition or conclusion.

The Endocrine Society has reviewed these relationships to determine which are relevant to the content of this activity and resolved any identified conflicts of interest for these individuals.

The faculty reported no relevant financial relationships.

The Endocrine Society staff report no relevant financial relationships.

 

   
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