Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-21-2025
Original Citation
Wray C,
Tobias E,
Kumar D,
Ayub Q,
Hamosh A,
Lopes-Cendes I,
Hernandez L,
Hamed S.
The HUGO Clinical Genomics & Genomic Medicine Education Survey: clinicians globally need and want genomic medicine training. Hum Genomics. 2025;19(1):139.
Keywords
JMG
JAX Source
Hum Genomics. 2025;19(1):139.
ISSN
1479-7364
PMID
41272814
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40246-025-00841-7
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The Clinical Genomics & Genomic Medicine Education subcommittee of the Human Genome Organization (HUGO) reports on the results of an exploratory genomic medicine survey of healthcare providers (clinicians) in low- and middle-income countries.
RESULTS: 281 clinicians from 17 low- and middle-income countries responded to the survey. Representing 20 medical specialties, only 13.6% of clinician respondents are comfortable when discussing genomics in clinical settings. Over 90% of clinicians recognize that genetics and genomics are relevant to their practice and that there needs to be genetics/genomic assessment of patients. Respondents report a wide range of learning style preferences including self-paced online (asynchronous) and live-online educational programming covering introductory content, clinical guidelines for monogenic disorders and when to utilize genetic or genomic testing.
CONCLUSIONS: Clinician respondents recognize the importance of genomics and are eager for continuing medical education. Reponses from the survey suggest that a larger scale, second phase survey should be distributed globally.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s40246-025-00841-7.
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