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Belinda J McClaren1,2,3, Erin Crellin1,2,3, Monika Janinski1,2,3
1Australian Genomics Health Alliance, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Frontiers in Genetics
|March 21, 2020
Summary
Medical specialists need tailored, experiential continuing education in genomic medicine. Hands-on experience and peer interaction are key to building confidence and skills for integrating genomics into diverse medical practices.
Area of Science:
- Genomic Medicine
- Medical Education
- Continuing Professional Development
Background:
- Increasing demand for genomic investigations necessitates broader adoption of genomic medicine.
- Existing research on genomic medicine education often focuses on single specialties.
- Medical specialists require training to effectively integrate genomic insights into patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the continuing education needs in genomic medicine for a diverse range of Australian medical specialists.
- To identify preferred learning methods and perceived barriers to adopting genomic medicine practices.
- To inform the development of effective educational strategies for non-genetic specialists.
Main Methods:
- Conducted semi-structured interviews with 86 medical specialists across various specialties in Australia.
- Employed inductive content analysis to categorize participants and identify themes.
- Utilized constant comparison to refine emerging concepts related to education needs.
Main Results:
- Specialists emphasize the necessity of experiential learning for developing confidence and skills in genomic medicine.
- Key themes include the need for specialty-tailored education, the value of peer interaction, and the role of practical experience.
- Formal continuing education attendance was infrequent; experiential learning via observation and case review was more common.
Conclusions:
- Continuing education in genomic medicine must be multifaceted and tailored to individual specialties and practitioners.
- Experiential learning opportunities are crucial for enhancing specialist engagement and competence in genomic medicine.
- Developing in-specialty genomics expertise can support the broader integration of genomic medicine and potentially reduce demand on genetic specialists.
Keywords:
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