Challenges in global genomics education

Publication date: 1 December 2014 Source:Applied & Translational Genomics, Volume 3, Issue 4 Author(s): Ashwini de Abrew , Vajira H.W. Dissanayake , Bruce R. Korf In spite of high expectations for the integration of genomics into medicine, it is not clear that health providers are competent to appropriately use new genomic approaches. The issue is further complicated by differences across the globe in terms of educational systems, access to genomic technologies, and priorities in health care. In this commentary we will review some of the major challenges in educating the health provider workforce about genomic medicine.
Source: Applied and Translational Genomics - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research