Cases,
Curriculum and Training Modules
CD ROM
- Early
Childhood Hearing Loss: Clinical and Molecular Genetics:
A complete PowerPoint presentation on CD-ROM that includes
graphics, lecture notes, references, and questions. Developed
by the working group of the Education Committee of the American
College of Medical Genetics.
- DNA
Interactive: A multimedia resource for high school and
introductory college biology students and teachers. Developed
by Cold Springs Harbor Laboratories (2003).
- Genetics
in Clinical Practice: A Team Approach: This genetics program
is intended for primary care health care providers who have
no formal training in genetics. It provides case scenarios
and case discussions by leading experts to be used in the
training of students in these professions. Developed by the
CDC and Dartmouth Medical School (2002).
- Medical
Genetix: An interactive multimedia program introducing
the concepts of genetics and heredity in the context of various
genetic disorders. Published and distributed by the University
of Melbourne (2003).
- Roche
Genetics Educational Program: An interactive CD-ROM developed
to promote basic awareness of genetics in the general public,
and offer an interactive tool to learn basic principles of
genetics (2003).
- The
Genetic Basis of Cancer: Two modules that present the
scientific concepts of the genetic basis for cancer, using
breast and colon cancer as examples, and the key issues in
patient care including risk assessment, genetic testing, and
follow-up care.
- The
New Genetics: Courseware for Physicians: Developed for
physicians who have received little or no training in clinical
applications of molecular genetics (2001).
- The
New Genetics: Medicine and the Human Genome: Discusses
the impact of genetics and genomics on healthcare and society.
It is appropriate for non-physician health professionals,
medical students, human genetics students, biotechnology trainees,
policymakers, and interested members of the public with a
foundation in biology (2001).
- Understanding
Cancer and Genetics: Patient information about cancer
and genetics. Developed by the Breast Cancer Genetics Network
of Michigan.
CME—Web-based/CD Rom
Family History Tools
Genetic Epidemiology Tools
Genomic Competencies
On-line multi-media genetics
educational materials
Videos / DVDs
- CHOICES:
Cystic Fibrosis testing: A video designed to help OB/GYNs
disseminate information to patients regarding cystic fibrosis
and the recommended testing.
- Educational
Videos: A comprehensive list of videos from the University
of Kansas Medical Center
- Our
Genes/Our Choice: A series of PHS videos on genetics and
privacy, genetics and reproduction; and genetics, behavior
and the law.
- Conversations in Genetics:
Volume 1
This groundbreaking series contains a collection of captivating
videotaped interviews with geneticists who have made major
contributions to the conceptual foundation of modern genetics.
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