Integrating genetics and genomics into your pediatric primary care practice 

August 9-10, 2013 • Swissotel • Chicago, Illinois

For the first time ever, the American Academy of Pediatrics, in collaboration with the National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics, will present a live, 1½ day conference dedicated to providing primary care pediatric professionals with cutting edge research, and practical guidance for navigating new technologies and information that will support their early identification and management of patients with genetic conditions using family health history, expert referrals, and genetic testing. 

For more info visit Genetics in Primary Care Institute>>

In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, NCHPEG reminds clinicians and educators of the web-based educational program designed to help primary providers identify hereditary colorectal cancer (CRC) syndromes in their patients. CRC: Is Your Patient at Increased Risk? is a free, web-based educational program that helps providers identify patients at increased risk for hereditary colorectal cancer (CRC) syndromes while earning CME.

NCHPEG announces a guide for developing educational materials for genomic testing. It supports a webinar presented by NCHPEG staff for Illumina, Education in a Next-Gen World: Considerations for Genomic Testing in December 2012.

NCHPEG announces a new issue of our newsletter, InPractice!