From: Chelsea Rajagopalan [mailto:[log in to unmask]]<mailto:[mailto:[log in to unmask]]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 6:50 AM
Subject: Time Out for Genetics Webinar
Hello Regional Collaboratives,
The Genetics in Primary Care Institute -- a cooperative agreement between the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Maternal and Child Health Bureau -- is hosting Time Out for Genetics, a free educational webinar series. 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.
The next webinar, Genetics Evaluation, Referrals, and More -- What To Do Next, will take place on Thursday, June 28 from 12-12:30pm Central. Visit this link to register: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/930230930. Additional information is below.
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. The webinar is open to all who are interested. It will be recorded and available online within a couple weeks of the live webinar. If you have any questions, please contact Chelsea Rajagopalan ([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,
Chelsea
Chelsea Rajagopalan
Division of Children with Special Needs
American Academy of Pediatrics
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Genetics Evaluation, Referrals, and More ― What To Do Next
Time Out for Genetics Webinar Series
Join us for this webinar on Thursday, June 28.
12:00 - 12:30pm Central
1:00 - 1:30pm Eastern
11:00 - 11:30am Mountain
10:00 - 10:30am Pacific
[cid:ITISWWEEOUHJ.IMAGE_13.BMP]<https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/930230930>
If the "Register Now" link above does not work, please visit https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/930230930 to register.
Presenters:
Carol Greene, MD, FAAP
John Moeschler, MD, FAAP
Learning Objectives:
1) Explain what patients and families can expect from a medical genetics consultation
2) Describe the role of primary care physicians in medical genetics consultations including,
a. when the medical home should consider requesting genetics consultation, and
b. how the medical home can initiate and facilitate the evaluation process
3) Discuss the value of appropriate medical genetics consultations, care coordination, and co-management and the benefits for patients, families, and the medical home
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.
If you have any questions, please contact Chelsea Rajagopalan ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) or Natalie Mikat-Stevens ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>).
For more information about the GPCI or the webinar series, please visit this link: http://www.medicalhomeinfo.org/GPCI.aspx#webinar
System Requirements
PC-based attendees: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
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