How Rare is Rare? Why it Pays to Think of Zebras
- I am already so busy, why should I spend time on rare conditions?
- How many patients with rare genetic disorders could there possibly be in my practice? Wouldn’t they already have a diagnosis?
- How might a patient with a rare genetic disorder present?
- How much could I help as a primary care provider?
This webinar, recorded on February 7, 2024, provides information about the prevalence and impact of rare genetic disorders. Faculty describes the diagnostic and treatment difficulties for patients with a rare genetic disease, highlights the vital role of
primary care providers and gives helpful tips to narrow down differential diagnoses.
Faculty
Greg Feero, MD, PhD
Family
Practitioner
Professor, Department of Community and Family Medicine, Geisel School of
Medicine, Dartmouth University
Dr. Feero attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and graduated with an M.D., Ph.D. (Human Genetics) in 1998. He then completed his medical training at the Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency in Augusta, Maine. After five years
on the faculty of the Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency, he accepted a position at the National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, where he was a senior advisor to the director, and branch chief of the Genomic
Healthcare Branch in the Office of Policy, Communication and Education, Office of the Director. In 2009 he returned to Maine. Dr. Feero is currently an associate editor for the Journal of the American Medical
Association and serves as co-chair of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Roundtable on Genomics and Precision Health. He has authored several book chapters and over 50 peer-reviewed publications and is board certified in
family medicine. He is a professor in the Department of Community and Family Medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and clinical associate professor at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. He currently sees
patients at Four Seasons Family Practice in Fairfield, ME.
Intended Audience
This webinar is designed for all providers including Primary Care Physicians, Specialty Physicians,
Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:
- Describe the prevalence of rare genetic disorders in their patient population
- Identify the unique presentations and burdens faced by rare disease patients
- Implement different treatment strategies that may be required to manage rare genetic diseases
Course Fees
Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Physician Member: Free
MMS Resident/Student Member: Free
Non-Member Physician: Free
Non-Members Resident/Student: Free
Allied Health Professional/Other: Free
This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $635,000 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those
of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
Format & Estimated Time to Complete
Video recording/1 hour
Accreditation and Credit Information
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Massachusetts Medical Society and New England Regional Genetics Network. The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1
Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Physician Assistants may claim a maximum of 1.00 Category 1 credit for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA
Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
Exam/Assessment: A score of 70% or higher is required to receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Activity Term
Original Release Date: February 13, 2024
Review Date (s): N/A
Termination Date: February 13, 2025
System Requirements
Desktops/Laptops
Windows 10
Mac OSX 10.6 higher
Most modern browsers including:
IE 11+
Firefox 18.0+
Chrome latest version
Safari 12+
Mobile/Tablet
iOS devices beginning with OS version 10 or higher (includes, iPhone, ipad and iTouch devices)
