Table 5.
Genetics and Genomics Educational Methods Endorsed by PCPs (N = 82).
| Method | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Online CME activities | 52 (63) |
| Online medical reference site (up-to-date, etc.) | 40 (49) |
| Journal articles/reviews | 36 (44) |
| Genetics consult (formal or “curbside”) | 31 (38) |
| In-person regional meetings | 25 (30) |
| Colleagues | 21 (26) |
| Society guidelines | 21 (26) |
| Institutional guidelines (your hospital/university guidelines) | 21 (26) |
| General search engine | 17 (21) |
| In-person national/international meetings (ACMG, ASHG, etc.) | 16 (20) |
| PubMed/OMIM/Ovid search | 10 (12) |
| Media (email alerts, TV, radio, magazines, internet blogs, etc.) | 6 (7) |
| Genetic laboratory websites | 4 (5) |
| Textbooks | 3 (4) |
| None of the above | 3 (4) |