Weitzman Institute Genetics Webinar Series 2022 – 2023

The Genetics Webinar Series meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 11 AM-12:00 PM CT. Below are the dates of the sessions for the 2022-2023 Program Year.

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  • November 8, 2022 – Genetics Cases and Resources
    Speaker: Dr. Korson
  • December 13, 2022 – Digital Facial Analysis Tools for Diagnosis
    Speaker: Dr. Sacharow
  • January 17, 2023 – Connective Tissue Disorders
    Speaker: Dr. Hoffman
  • February 14, 2023 – Genetic Connections to Breast Cancer
    Speaker: Dr. Capasso
  • March 14, 2023 – Direct to Consumer Test and Ancestry Testing
    Speaker: Dr. Sacharow
  • April 11, 2023 – Addressing the Genetics Workforce Shortage
    Speakers: Dr. Korson and Dr. Capasso
  • May 9, 2023 – Newborn Screening and Congenital Anomalies
    Speaker: Dr. Anderson

Target Audience

This activity is appropriate for the following audiences:

  • Dental
  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Pharmacists
  • Physicians
  • Physicians’ Assistants
  • Psychologists and Counselors
  • Registered Dieticians

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to do the following:

  • Improve the capacity of primary care providers and the interprofessional care team to successfully collaborate with genetic specialists in the care of their patients
  • Develop primary care provider understanding of some of the unique challenges encountered when discussing genetic conditions with patients and their families
  • Increase the primary care team’s understanding of the resources available at their disposal in the care of their patients
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