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Course Description

The objective of this two-semester course is to provide an introduction to clinical and human genetics for Fellows and genetic counseling students who are preparing for subspecialty examinations of the American Board of Medical Genetics and for others who wish to learn about the expanding role of genetics in medicine. The first semester will introduce basic concepts of genetics, cytogenetics, and molecular genetics. The second semester will include presentations on clinical topics emphasizing the diagnosis and management of patients with genetic disorders. This course is designed for Fellows and genetic counseling students who are preparing for subspecialty examinations of the American Board of Medical Genetics and others who wish to learn about the expanding role of genetics in medicine.

Learner Outcomes

Fall:

  • Appreciate organization of the human genome and tools used to investigate it
  • Acquire skills to determine the most likely mode of inheritance of a trait, to interpret the results of linkage and association studies

Spring:

  • Appreciate the impact genetic disorders have on the various organ systems
  • Acquire skills to develop a differential diagnosis and appropriate work-up for a given phenotype

Textbook Information

A textbook is required or recommended for this course. Click here to view a textbook list for FAES courses and purchasing information. Please note that tuition does not include textbooks.

Prerequisites

Graduate-level training or experience in the biomedical sciences or consent of the course instructor. If you are unsure that you meet the prerequisite requirements, please contact registrar@faes.org and provide information about your course of interest and background knowledge

Additional Information

Please note that this is a 14-week course offered in partnership with NHGRI, which includes optional live sessions Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30. The course will run from August 30 – December 12.

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