Genetics for the Women's Health Trainee: A Five-Module Curriculum.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Genetics is ubiquitous in OB-GYN. However, data suggest that trainees feel underprepared to counsel patients about genetic testing, the nuances of which are becoming increasingly complicated. We sought to develop and implement a genetics curriculum for OB-GYN residents.

Methods

This five-module (screening for fetal aneuploidy, prenatal diagnostic testing, prenatal carrier screening, pedigrees, and cancer genetics), interactive, case-based curriculum is linked to Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology objectives and can stand alone or work as part of an ultrasound or obstetrics rotation. Each module, containing objectives, assigned readings, and cases with answers, is used in a small-group format and can be completed in 20-30 minutes prior to

SUBMITTER: Dotters-Katz SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6376891 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature