415.614.92
Introduction to Medical Genetics II
Location
NIH - Bethesda, MD
Term
4th Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Tuesday, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
415.611, 415.612, and 415.613
Builds upon the material in 415.613, and emphasizes other organ systems. Includes a patient panel where individuals discuss the impact of a genetic disorder on their lives and the lives of their family. Includes the following topics: neurogenetics, cardiac defects, cancer genetics, orofacial clefting, genitourinary disorders, skeletal dysplasias, connective tissue disorders because knowledge of the genetic contribution to disorders within these categories is critical to the work of genetic counselors and medical geneticists. Prepares students for the board certification exam given by the American Board of Genetic Counseling upon completion of the ScM in genetic counseling.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Explain genetics in neurogenetics, cardiac defects, cancer genetics, orofacial clefting, genitourinary disorders, skeletal dysplasias, connective tissue disorders
- Discuss impact of a genetic disorder upon an individual and their family
- Compile differential diagnoses based upon major findings of a patient
- Distinguish among genetic conditions specific to a body system
- Differentiate the features of the more common genetic disorders
- Target family and medical histories to disease systems
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 50% Midterm
- 50% Final Exam
Enrollment Restriction
No undergraduates
Jointly Offered With