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A team-based approach to cardiogenomic education
Emily A Edelman1, Kalisi Logan1, Therese Ingram Nissen1
1Clinical Education Program, Genomic Education, The Jackson Laboratory, Farmington, Connecticut, USA.
Journal of Genetic Counseling
|October 18, 2023
Summary
Genetic professionals can improve educational impact by partnering with adult education experts. This collaboration enhances instructional design and program development for better learning outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Many genetic professionals lack formal training in education theory and program design.
- Effective educational interventions require expertise in instructional design and adult learning principles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the collaborative process of developing evidence-based education for cardiology practitioners.
- To provide practical guidance for improving educational program design through interdisciplinary partnerships.
Main Methods:
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration (educators, clinicians, researchers).
- Needs assessment for identifying educational gaps.
- Instructional design principles applied to content development.
- Iterative content refinement based on feedback.
Main Results:
- Successful development of evidence-based educational materials for cardiology practitioners.
- Demonstrated value of integrating adult education expertise into medical education.
- Practical strategies for effective collaboration and program design identified.
Conclusions:
- Partnerships between genetic professionals and adult education experts enhance educational interventions.
- Structured approaches to needs assessment and instructional design are crucial for effective medical education.
- Collaborative, evidence-based program development leads to improved learning outcomes for healthcare practitioners.
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