Interdisciplinary training to build an informatics workforce for precision medicine.

Area of Science:

• Medical Informatics
• Genomics
• Translational Science

Background:

• Precision medicine aims to tailor medical treatment to individual characteristics.
• Current informatics training inadequately prepares professionals for precision medicine implementation.
• A specialized workforce is crucial for realizing precision medicine's potential.

Purpose of the Study:

• To address the need for an interdisciplinary informatics workforce.
• To present a novel collaborative training model for precision medicine.
• To prepare professionals for the challenges of implementing precision medicine.

Main Methods:

• Development of a collaborative training model.
• Integration of basic science, applied research, and clinical implementation.
• Focus on interdisciplinary education for informatics professionals.

Main Results:

• The proposed model addresses current gaps in informatics training.
• It fosters the development of a workforce equipped for precision medicine.
• Highlights the collaborative approach's potential for effective training.

Conclusions:

• A specialized, interdisciplinary informatics workforce is essential for precision medicine.
• The presented collaborative training model offers a viable solution.
• This approach can facilitate the successful implementation of precision medicine.