Provider engagement in precision oncology education: an exploratory analysis of online continuing medical education data.

Authors

Emily A Edelman, The Jackson LaboratoryFollow
Paige C Tanner, The Jackson LaboratoryFollow
Katherine Aj Taber
Sean C McConnell
Laura J Nicholson
Therese Ingram, The Jackson LaboratoryFollow
Linda Steinmark, The Jackson LaboratoryFollow
Eleanor K Reed, The Jackson LaboratoryFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-1-2019

Keywords

JMG

JAX Source

Per Med 2019 May 1; 16(3):199-209

Volume

16

Issue

3

First Page

199

Last Page

209

ISSN

1744-828X

PMID

31109244

DOI

https://doi.org/10.2217/pme-2018-0150

Abstract

Given the rapid growth in genomic tests and targeted therapeutics, clinicians are likely to benefit from additional precision medicine education. Aim: This study evaluated the engagement and effectiveness of two interactive, case-based educational modules about somatic tumor testing, developed by the Jackson Laboratory, American Medical Association and Scripps Research Translational Institute, titled 'Precision Medicine for Your Practice'. Results: 402 participants enrolled in one or both free online continuing education modules, including physicians, nurses, scientists and genetic counselors and 41% completed module evaluations. Over 90% of respondents reported alignment of program with practice needs and planned to change their practice, including patient communication, identifying candidates for testing and/or interpreting test results. Conclusion: These findings support Precision Medicine for Your Practice as an effective education offering for diverse clinical professionals.

Recommended Citation

Edelman E, Tanner P, Taber K, McConnell S, Nicholson L, Ingram T, Steinmark L, Reed E. Provider engagement in precision oncology education: an exploratory analysis of online continuing medical education data. Per Med 2019 May 1; 16(3):199-209