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Training in clinical genetics and genetic counseling in Asia
Author(s) -
Cutiongcode la Paz Eva Maria,
Chung Brian HonYin,
Faradz Sultana M. H.,
Thong MeowKeong,
DavidPadilla Carmencita,
Lai Poh San,
Lin ShuanPei,
Chen YinHsiu,
Sura Thanyachai,
Laurino Mercy
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
american journal of medical genetics part c: seminars in medical genetics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.419
H-Index - 101
eISSN - 1552-4876
pISSN - 1552-4868
DOI - 10.1002/ajmg.c.31703
Subject(s) - genetic counseling , training (meteorology) , medical genetics , variety (cybernetics) , medical education , patient care , medicine , family medicine , psychology , nursing , genetics , biology , computer science , physics , artificial intelligence , meteorology , gene
The status of training in clinical genetics and genetic counseling in Asia is at diverse stages of development and maturity. Most of the training programs are in academic training centers where exposure to patients in the clinics or in the hospital is a major component. This setting provides trainees with knowledge and skills to be competent geneticists and genetic counselors in a variety of patient care interactions. Majority of the training programs combine clinical and research training which provide trainees a broad and integrated approach in the diagnosis and management of patients while providing opportunities for research discoveries that can be translated to better patient care. The background on how the training programs in clinical genetics and genetic counseling in Asia evolved to their current status are described. Each of these countries can learn from each other through sharing of best practices and resources.