Evaluation of growth in clinical genetics competency among PCPs participating in the UVMHN Genomic DNA Testing Program

Hansen, Christina

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Evaluation of growth in clinical genetics competency among PCPs participating in the UVMHN Genomic DNA Testing Program

Hansen, Christina

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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Abstract

Recently UVM Health Network Family Medicine practices have implemented “The Genomic DNA Test” pilot program to begin a concerted effort toward offering genetically informed primary care to all patients. The program aims to increase the number of participating primary care providers stepwise over time. However, some providers may find integration of genomic testing and discussion of clinical genetics issues with patients to be challenging given the relatively recent change toward emphasis on these topics in medical training curricula. The aim of this project was to develop a pilot survey to gather information from current participating providers about how participation in the genomic testing program has influenced their personal knowledge of and comfort with clinical genetics topics and patient counseling.