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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Hilary Segar
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 2:37 PM
Subject: Fwd: Register Now: Ordering the Right Tests -- Genetics in Primary Care
Dear all,
The American Academy of Pediatrics is hosting another "Time Out for Genetics" webinar next Thursday, May 31. Please see additional information (including registration) below and save the date!
Thanks,
Hilary
>>> "Chelsea Rajagopalan" <[log in to unmask]> 5/21/2012 10:46 AM >>>
Ordering the Right Tests -- Genetics in Primary Care
Time Out for Genetics Webinar Series
Join us for this webinar on Thursday, May 31
12:00 - 12:30pm Central
1:00 - 1:30pm Eastern
11:00 - 11:30am Mountain
10:00 - 10:30am Pacific
Presenter: Leah Burke, MD, FAAP, FACMG
Learning Objectives:
1) Describe different types of genetic testing and review advances in testing technology
2) Demonstrate the role of genetic testing in primary care
3) Discuss ethical principles involved in genetic testing in pediatrics
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
For more information on the webinar series, please visit 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]).
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer