2024 American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting Digital Edition
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62 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ ...OVERVIEW
The 2024 American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting Digital Edition is organized by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG).
Date of Release: April 16, 2024
Expiration Date: March 31, 2026
Description:
The 2024 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting Digital Edition will present both research and clinical topics that promote the science and the practice of clinical genetics and genomics. Sessions will focus on the latest discoveries of the etiology and the pathogenesis of genetic disorders, the latest developments in genetic testing and screening, the laboratory’s role in the diagnosis of genetic disorders, the treatment of genetic disorders in children and adults, the delivery of genetic services, and more.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Describe the advances in genetic testing including prenatal and postnatal indications, gene panels, genome sequencing, interpretation, genetic counseling, and ethical and legal issues.
- Review select rare and common genetic disorders, from developmental disabilities to cancer predisposition syndromes, as well as novel therapeutic approaches including gene therapy.
- Review select inborn errors of metabolism, approaches to their diagnoses and treatment, new disorders on the recommended newborn screening panel.
- Recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and Inclusion in clinical genetic care and research, and that inclusion is an essential component for the genetic workforce development.
- Analyze the need for innovation and new approaches to transforming the current practice of genetic medicine to achieve a vision of genomically-informed precision population health.
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
Accreditation
The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 62 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Medical Association (AMA) defines physicians as those individuals who have obtained an MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree from another country. Non-physicians may request a certificate of attendance for their participation.
ASCLS P.A.C.E.® CEU's
ACMG is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) Professional Acknowledgment for Continuing Education (P.A.C.E.®) Program.
ACMG is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel as CE Provider (50-11878). This course is registered with CEBroker #20-1170746. ACMG is approved by the California Department of Health Services through the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® (275-400-24). This activity has been approved for 62 P.A.C.E.® contact hours.
National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC):
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics to offer up to 6.20 CEUs or 62 Category 1 contact hours for the activity 2024 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting Digital Edition. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
TARGET AUDIENCE
PhysicianHealthcare ProfessionalsMedical GeneticistsPediatricsSPECIALITIES
GeneticsMedical Genetics and Genomics
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