Matthew R G Taylor1. 1. Department of Medicine, Adult Medical Genetics Program, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 12635 East Montview Blvd, Suite 100, Aurora, CO 80010, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The response of academic Departments of Medicine (DOM), who train the bulk of future US internists, to the increasing importance of clinical genetics is not known. METHODS: A survey was distributed to 153 DOM chairpersons assessing the current and future roles of clinical genetics as related to internal medicine. RESULTS: Eighty-five (56%) surveys with complete data were returned. A minority of DOM currently employ geneticists; most genetics education and services are provided by nongeneticists; the general competency of internists to deliver genetic services is unclear. CONCLUSIONS: Academic DOM have limited faculty expertise in clinical genetics; this may impact the ability to integrate genetics into internal medicine practice and training.
PURPOSE: The response of academic Departments of Medicine (DOM), who train the bulk of future US internists, to the increasing importance of clinical genetics is not known. METHODS: A survey was distributed to 153 DOM chairpersons assessing the current and future roles of clinical genetics as related to internal medicine. RESULTS: Eighty-five (56%) surveys with complete data were returned. A minority of DOM currently employ geneticists; most genetics education and services are provided by nongeneticists; the general competency of internists to deliver genetic services is unclear. CONCLUSIONS: Academic DOM have limited faculty expertise in clinical genetics; this may impact the ability to integrate genetics into internal medicine practice and training.
Authors: Tanya N Eble; Sandesh C S Nagamani; Luis M Franco; Sharon E Plon; Maria Blazo; Shweta U Dhar Journal: Am J Med Genet A Date: 2012-12-13 Impact factor: 2.802