Genetics for the
Nongeneticist Webinar Series
Series Overview
Primary care physicians are increasingly encountering situations where diagnosis and treatment will be affected by genetic testing. Because rare disorders are not covered in depth in most medical education curricula, primary care physicians often lack
training to confidently diagnose and manage patients suffering from these illnesses. This recorded webinar series provides a strong foundational understanding of genetics, tools to support improved decision making, and communication strategies, which
will positively impact patient outcomes regardless of a specific diagnosis.
5-Part CME Webinar Series - click individual webinar below to access.
Webinar 1 - Genetic Testing in Primary Care (Expired on 1/3/25)
Webinar 2 - Going on Metabolism Rounds:
Patients with Encephalopathy (Expired on 1/12/25)
Webinar 3 - How Rare is Rare? Why it
Pays to Think of Zebras
Webinar 4 - Going on Metabolism Rounds: Patients with Muscle
Symptoms
Webinar 5 - Positive Newborn Screen – Now What?
Intended Audience
This webinar series is designed for all providers including Primary Care Physicians, Specialty Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners.
Course Objectives
- Gain foundational understanding of the intersection of genetics in primary care practice
- Develop strategies to improve timely diagnosis and treatment of rare and genetic conditions
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Demonstrate effective communication of genetic information to patients, families, and medical specialists
Course Fees Per Webinar
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.
Accreditation & Credit Information
Accreditation Statement
These activities have 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 each enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA
Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
National Commission on Certification of Physicians
Assistant (NCCPA)
Physician Assistants may claim a maximum of 1.00 Category 1 credit for completing each 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(s)™.
