GENE 644 - Medical Genetics Board Review

Course Description

The objective of this course is to provide a review for candidates for the American Board of Medical Genetics Subspecialty examinations: clinical genetics; molecular genetics; biochemical genetics; cytogenetics; and, genetic counseling. Topics to be covered include statistical and mathematical subjects in clinical genetics and population genetics, clinical cytogenetics, dysmorphology, ophthalmologic genetics, and general treatment and management of genetic diseases.

Learner Outcomes

When you complete the course successfully, you will be able to:

Review the fundamentals of genetics and a variety of genetic disorders in preparation for the American Board of Medical Genetics certification examination.
Acquire skills to recognize and eliminate distractors on the certification exam.

Textbook Information

There is no textbook for purchase required for this course.

Prerequisites

Board candidate for any subspecialty exam of the American Board of Medical Genetics. 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.

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