Tuesday, March 12, 2024: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Delta Hotel Toronto - Kensington Ballroom
Equitable Access to Exomes and Genomes. Ordered by Whom?
This debate-style session will feature a moderator and a panel of providers that will discuss the following topic: Non-geneticists ordering genomic (exome or genome) sequencing within the scope of pediatric care. This balanced panel will be comprised of advocates and opponents of the topic and will include geneticists and non-geneticists.
Learning Objectives:
- Summarize current practice guidelines and ACMG policy statements pertaining to genomic sequencing in pediatric settings.
- Explain the current availability of the medical genetics workforce and the genomic testing access needs for pediatric patients
- Compare and contrast viewpoints and opportunities around non-geneticists ordering genomic sequencing as part of routine care
Faculty:
Matthew Deardorff, MD, PhD; Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Wendy Chung, MD, PhD; Boston Children's Hospital
Pankaj Agrawal, MD MMSc; University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Holtz Children’s Hospital, Jackson Health System
Isum Ward, MD; University of South Dakota
Nhung Tran, MD; Ascension Health
Non-accredited
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