From: Dean, Lori [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 12:14 PM
To: Whitehead, Shona R. (HSC)
Subject: FW: Register Now: Myths of Primary Care Providers and Patients/Families Regarding Genetics

From: Natalie Mikat-Stevens [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 12:09 PM
To: Lindsay Wilson
Subject: Register Now: Myths of Primary Care Providers and Patients/Families Regarding Genetics

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, Myths of Primary Care Providers and Patients/Families Regarding Genetics -- Setting the Record Straight
will take place on Thursday, July 26 from 12-12:30pm Central. Visit this link to register: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/494408034. 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 week of the live webinar. If you have any questions, please contact Lindsay Wilson ([log in to unmask]) or Natalie Mikat-Stevens ([log in to unmask]).

All the Best,

Natalie

Natalie Mikat-Stevens, MPH

Manager, Genetics in Primary Care Institute

Division of Children with Special Needs

American Academy of Pediatrics

847/434-4738

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Myths of Primary Care Providers and Patients/Families Regarding Genetics -- Setting the Record Straight

Time Out for Genetics Webinar Series 

Join us for this webinar on Thursday, July 26.

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/494408034

Myths of Primary Care Providers and Patients/Families Regarding Genetics -- Setting the Record Straight

Thursday, July 26

12:00-12:30pm Central
1:00-1:30pm Eastern
11:00-11:30am Mountain
10:00-10:30am Pacific

Presenters:
Wendy Chung, MD, PhD
Beth Tarini, MD, MS, FAAP

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify and clarify commonly held myths about the use of genetics in primary care practice    
2. Illustrate examples of how to improve genetic services delivered by primary care physicians

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 Lindsay Wilson ([log in to unmask]) or Natalie Mikat-Stevens ([log in to unmask]).

Title:	Time Out for Genetics: Myths of Primary Care Providers and Patients/Families Regarding Genetics -- Setting the Record Straight
Date:	Thursday, July 26, 2012
Time:	12:00 PM - 12:30 PM CDT

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

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