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ArticleMedical education online2023

Physician Perception of the Importance of Medical Genetics and Genomics in Medical Education and Clinical Practice.

Emilie Logan French, Leena Kader, Erin E Young, Joseph D Fontes

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Emilie Logan French
Leena KaderDepartment of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA.
Erin E YoungDepartment of Anesthesiology, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA.
Joseph D FontesDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA.

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purposeThe objective of this study was to determine physician perceptions regarding the importance of and comfort with the use of medical genetics and genomics in medical education and practice, as well as physician expectations for medical trainees.

methodsA retrospective survey was sent to physicians employed by a health system associated with a public medical school to assess their perceived training in medical genetics and genomics and their comfort level with ordering genetic testing.

methodsDespite reporting formal genetics training in medical schools, clinicians' comfort with and knowledge in this content area does not meet personal expectations of competency. Though physicians report some discomfort with the use of medical genetics and genomics, the majority also believe that its impact on practice will increase in the next five years. Survey recipients were also asked about their expectations for preparation in the same domains for medical students and incoming residents. The surveyed physicians expect a high level of competency for medical students and incoming residents.

methodsOur study revealed that practicing physicians feel current medical curricula do not produce physicians with the necessary competency in medical genetics and genomics. This is despite physicians' perceived importance of this domain in medical practice. Our findings suggest a need for re-evaluation of medical genetics and genomics education at all levels of training.

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Education, MedicalGenetics, MedicalPhysiciansGenomicsHumansPerceptionRetrospective StudiesGeneticsgenomicsmedical educationphysician perception

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PMID36345884
PMCPMC9648379

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