MedStar Genomic Medicine: Pharmacogenomics 2019

MedStar Genomic Medicine: Pharmacogenomics 2019 is organized by MedStar Health and will be held on Mar 23, 2019 at Bethesda Marriott, Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is primary care providers, family practitioners, oncologists, psychiatrists, cardiologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and all other members of the healthcare team interested in pharmacogenomics. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 9 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Conference Description:
The program aims to provide an overview of genomic medicine and pharmacogenetics, review specialties where advancements in pharmacogenetics can improve the quality of care, and offer perspective from leading experts in how pharmacogenetics can transform clinical practice. Despite patient and clinician interest in genomic medicine, education is often the limiting factor to clinical application. The program will include general concepts necessary for foundational knowledge in genomic medicine. Attendees will be exposed to a variety of use cases for pharmacogenetics (e.g., pain management, psychiatry, cardiology) and molecular tumor profiling in oncology. Case-based discussions will allow practitioners and healthcare professionals to hear and discuss real-world experiences in using pharmacogenetics in the daily practice of medicine.

Conference Objectives:
• Summarize foundational concepts related to genomic medicine and pharmacogenetics
• Identify key resources for the clinical application of pharmacogenetics
• Recognize that evidence levels vary between different drug-gene pairs
• Identify clinical scenarios where a genetic result can guide therapy
• Explain how pharmacogenetic results can be used in prescribing decisions

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.