Second Annual Genomics and Ethics Symposium

Milwaukee, WI US
May 19, 2014

The Second Annual Genomics and Ethics Symposium will explore ethical and clinical issues related to genomic sequencing technologies, such as informed consent for genomic sequencing; disclosure of genomic sequencing results; and the impact of genomic sequencing results on patients, their families and clinicians. 

The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 5.75 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Target Audience

Primary Care Physicians

Genetic Counselors

Researchers

Nurses and other Healthcare Providers

Learning Objectives

By completing this activity, I will be able to:

  • Identify ethical concerns raised specifically with the clinical application of whole genome sequencing
  • Recognize best practices for addressing and managing the ethical concerns of genetic sequencing
  • Discover and discuss the latest empirical research results relating to issues of genomics and ethics 
Additional information

Contact

Name: 
Jessica Jeruzal
Phone Number: 
+1 (414) 955-8163
Email: 
jjeruzal@mcw.edu
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 5.75 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
Course opens: 
04/01/2014
Course expires: 
06/19/2014
Event starts: 
05/19/2014 - 8:00am CDT
Event ends: 
05/19/2014 - 4:00pm CDT
Cost:
$0.00
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Italian Conference Center
631 W. Chicago St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
United States

The Second Annual Genomics and Ethics Symposium will be located at:


Italian Conference Center
631 E. Chicago Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Venue Phone Number: (414) 223-2180

 

All persons in control of content have NO relevant financial relationships to disclose

Activity Director:

Art Derse, MD, JD

 

Speakers:

Aaron Buseh, PhD, MPH, MSN

David Dimmock, MD

Jeffrey Kahn, PhD, MPH

Alison La Pean Kirschner, MS, CGC

Thomas May, PhD

Pilar Ossario, PhD, JD

Linda Reis, MS, CGC

Ryan Spellecy, PhD

Kim Strong, PhD

Liz Worthey, PhD

Kaija Zusevics, PhD, MPH, CHES

Available Credit

  • 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 5.75 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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