Genetic Testing in Primary Care
- Do I have to refer a patient that wants genetic testing?
- What test do I order? If I do whole exome screening, would that rule out everything?
- Will insurance cover it?
- Is there any benefit from these direct-to-consumer genetic tests?
This webinar, recorded on December 6, 2023,
describes different genetic testing modalities and indications for each.
Instances when primary care providers might want to initiate testing themselves
before or instead of sending patients to a geneticist are discussed. In
addition, faculty share clear guidelines on ordering and documenting to
increase the likelihood that insurance will cover testing and provide an
overview of Direct-to-Consumer genetic testing and discuss what to do if your
patient brings you their results.
Faculty
Mylynda Massart, MD, PhD
Board-certified Family Medicine Physician,
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
Doctor Mylynda Massart is a board-certified
Family medicine physician at the UPMC and is an Associate Professor of Family
Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. She earned her PhD in Biochemistry
and Molecular Biology from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City and her MD
from Oregon Health & Sciences University. She completed her residency in
family medicine at Providence Milwaukie Family Medicine in Milwaukie, Oregon.
Dr. Massart completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Department of Molecular
Medicine at Oregon Health & Sciences University. Her research interests are
in developing education in genetics and precision medicine for primary care
providers and trainees, and to be a research catalyst facilitating the
inclusion of underrepresented populations in biomedical research.
Kunal Sanghavi, MBBS, MS, CGC
Lecturer, University of Connecticut Genetic
Counseling Program
Program Manager at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine
Doctor Sanghavi is the Senior Program
Manager of Genetic Counseling at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine
and Lecturer at the University of Connecticut Genetic Counseling Program. He
received a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery Degree from Terna Medical
College at the Maharashtra (MA HA RASHTRA) University of Health Sciences in
India and his MS in Genetic Counseling from Boston University. He leads a
variety of projects including the strategic growth of patient-centered
translational research and development of regional networks. Doctor Sanghavi
has engaged in clinical research, developing, and implementing research
protocols including the NHGRI-funded ELSI R01 on workplace genomic testing and
telegenetics clinics, and has worked with public health officials on
interdisciplinary training initiatives. Dr. Sanghavi co-founded the Connecticut
Genetic Counselors Association, Inc. and is actively engaged in national and
international efforts on genetics and genomics service delivery.
Intended Audience
This webinar is designed for all providers including Primary Care Physicians, Specialty Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:
- Compare the different genetic testing modalities available and the uses for each
- Define when and how to involve genetic counselors or medical geneticists
- Effectively communicate genetic testing results to patients and families
Course Fees
Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Physician Member: Free
MMS Resident/Student Member: Free
Non-Member Physician: Free
Non-Members Resident/Student: Free
Allied Health Professional/Other: Free
This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $635,000 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
Format & Estimated Time to Complete
Video recording/1 hour
Accreditation and Credit Information
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Massachusetts Medical Society and New England Regional Genetics Network. The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1
Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Physician Assistants may claim a maximum of 1.00 Category 1 credit for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA
Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
Exam/Assessment: A score of 70% or higher is required to receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Activity Term
Original Release Date: January 3, 2024
Review Date (s): N/A
Termination Date: January 3, 2025
System Requirements
Desktops/Laptops
Windows 10
Mac OSX 10.6 higher
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Chrome latest version
Safari 12+
Mobile/Tablet
iOS devices beginning with OS version 10 or higher (includes, iPhone, ipad and iTouch devices)
