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Training in human genetics in the United States
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy
|April 1, 1993
Summary
A national study on human genetics training found a 20% program increase but only a 10.5% graduate rise between 1985-1989. The reasons for this training productivity gap remain undefined.
Area of Science:
- Human Genetics
- Medical Education
- Bioethics
Background:
- No prior national study assessed human resource needs in human genetics.
- Existing data on human genetics training levels are unavailable.
- This report addresses the current status of graduate training in human genetics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current status of graduate training in human genetics in the US.
- To discuss issues of certification, accreditation, and enrollment.
- To provide recommendations for future training needs in human genetics.
Main Methods:
- A national review of existing graduate and postgraduate programs in human genetics.
- Analysis of program growth and graduate output between 1985 and 1989.
Main Results:
- In 1989, 109 US programs offered graduate/postgraduate training in human genetics.
- Sixty-seven percent of these programs were degree-granting.
- Program numbers increased by 20% from 1985-1989, while graduates increased by only 10.5%.
Conclusions:
- A significant disparity exists between the growth of human genetics training programs and the number of graduates.
- The reasons for decreased training productivity require further investigation.
- Understanding these trends is crucial for addressing future human resource needs in human genetics.
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