Precision Medicine Academy

This is the third course in the Essential Precision Medicine core series that explores the field of genomic and precision medicine. These courses are meant for a lay person (i.e. non-geneticist) who wishes to gain some basic genomic literacy and an understanding of the foundational concepts and vocabulary used in genomic and precision medicine.

What you'll learn

In this brief course (total run time ~30 min) we'll explore the various applications of genomics in medical practice today. You’ll hear how genetic testing is currently being used across the lifespan from prenatally to adulthood, to diagnose and prevent diseases. We’ll also touch upon some of the emerging applications, including microbiome and infectious disease testing and discuss the barriers to widespread uptake of genomic and precision medicine in practice.

Our courses aim to minimize the jargon and teach precisely what is needed, and not more. If you're looking for a deep understanding of genetics, this isn't the course for you. If you want to be conversational in genomics, are currently working in a field that touches on precision medicine, ready to implement genetic testing in your medical practice, or simply want to understand the value and limits of available genetic tests, you're in the right place!

After taking this course, you should be able to do the following:

• Discuss different types of genetic testing currently available
• Identify the key barriers to uptake of precision medicine in practice