From: Lindsay Wilson [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:04 PM
Cc: Mikat-Stevens, Natalie
Subject: Register Now: "Top 10 Genetics Resources for Pediatric Primary Care Providers"
Hello Regional Collaboratives,
Just a reminder that the next Time Out for Genetics webinar, "Top 10 Genetics Resources for Pediatric Primary Care Providers" will take place on Thursday, October 25 from 12-12:30pm Central. Visit this link to register: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/702173234. Additional information is below.
The upcoming webinar aims to provide an overview of the current resources available to primary care providers. Following the presentation, participants should be able to:
1. Access and utilize online genetic resources to create a differential diagnosis for patients presenting with features of a genetic disorder
2. Access and utilize online genetic resources developed for professionals about specific genetic conditions to improve patient care
3. Recommend family support and online genetic resources for families who have a child with a specific genetic condition
The objective of this free, 10-part webinar series is to increase awareness and education regarding the provision of genetic medicine in primary care practice. It is designed for primary care clinicians, pediatricians, pediatric sub-specialists, family physicians, nurse practitioners, genetic counselors, geneticists, and other stakeholders. Previous webinar presentations include:
1. Archived: Integrating Genetics in Primary Care -- Why Does it Matter?<http://www.medicalhomeinfo.org/downloads/GPCI_IntegratingGeneticsInPrimaryCare_03.20.12.wmv>
2. Archived: Building an Accurate Family History, Constructing a Pedigree -- An Overview for Primary Care<http://www.medicalhomeinfo.org/downloads/GPCI_BuildingFamilyHistory_04.26.12.wmv>
3. Archived: Ordering the Right Tests -- Genetics in Primary Care<http://www.medicalhomeinfo.org/downloads/GPCI_OrderingTests_05.31.12.wmv>
4. Archived: Genetics Evaluation, Referrals, and More -- What To Do Next<http://www.medicalhomeinfo.org/downloads/GPCI_GeneticsEvalReferralsandMore_062812.wmv>
5. Archived: Myths of Primary Care Providers and Patients/Families Regarding Genetics -- Setting the Record Straight<http://www.medicalhomeinfo.org/downloads/GPCI_Myths_072612.wmv>
6. Archived: Heard About Genetic Counseling? What Does it Mean for You, Patients, and Families?<http://www.medicalhomeinfo.org/downloads/GPCI_%20HeardAboutGeneticCounseling_083012.wmv>
7. Archived: Genetics and Coding: What the Primary Care Provider Needs to Know<http://www.medicalhomeinfo.org/downloads/092712TOFG_GeneticsandCoding.wmv>
Please feel free to forward this information widely. We would be most appreciative if you could post this to listservs, website calendars, newsletters, or other informational outlets (please CC Lindsay Wilson for tracking purposes). The webinar is open to all who are interested. It will be recorded and available online within a week of the live webinar. If you have any questions, please contact Lindsay Wilson ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) or Natalie Mikat-Stevens ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>).
All the Best,
Lindsay
Lindsay Wilson
Program Coordinator, Genetics in Primary Care Institute
Division of Children with Special Needs
American Academy of Pediatrics
847/434-7612
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Time Out for Genetics: Top 10 Genetics Resources for Pediatric Primary Care Providers
Time Out For Genetics Webinar Series
Join us for this Webinar on Thursday, October 25
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Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/702173234
Top 10 Genetics Resources for Pediatric Primary Care Providers
Thursday, October 25
12:00-12:30pm Central
1:00-1:30pm Eastern
11:00-11:30am Mountain
10:00-10:30am Pacific
Presenter:
Beth Pletcher, MD, FAAP, FACMG
This educational webinar series is presented by the Genetics in Primary Care Institute (GPCI), a cooperative agreement between the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Maternal and Child Health Bureau. The objective of this 10-part webinar series is to increase awareness and education regarding the provision of genetic medicine in primary care practice. It is designed for primary care clinicians, pediatricians, pediatric sub-specialists, family physicians, nurse practitioners, genetic counselors, geneticists, and other stakeholders.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. The webinar will begin promptly at the times listed above. Please plan to log in to the webinar 5-10 minutes prior to the start time.
The webinar will be recorded and available online within a week of the live webinar at this link: http://www.medicalhomeinfo.org/GPCI.aspx#webinar
The webinar is open to all who are interested. Please disseminate this information widely.
Title:
Time Out for Genetics: Top 10 Genetics Resources for Pediatric Primary Care Providers
Date:
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Time:
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM CDT
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Mac®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
Mobile attendees
Required: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet
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