The care of adult patients in the 21st century will increasingly rely upon an improved understanding of the genetic basis of disease. For many clinicians the impact of this transformation of medicine is already being felt. This course is designed to allow practicing clinicians the opportunity to acquire an up‑to‑date understanding of “genetic medicine for adults” from faculty who work at the interface between the emerging science and the growing clinical applications.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Update knowledge regarding the genetic basis of adult disease.
  
  
• Update knowledge regarding genetic testing, and the “best practice” applications for this testing in adults.
  
  
• Update knowledge regarding non‑clinical implications of genetic testing, such as the ethical, legal, and social implications of genetic information.
  
  
• Examine how changes in clinical practice, brought about through the integration of genetic knowledge into medicine, will translate to better patient care.
  
  

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Internal Medicine Physicians
  
  
• Family Practitioners
  
  
• Genetic Counselors
  
  
• Nurse Practitioners
  
  
• Physician Assistants
  
  
• Registered Nurses
  
  
  

PROGRAM SCHEDULE*

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2009
6:00‑7:00	Registration/Coffee
Overview Of Genetic Medicine
7:00‑7:10	Welcome and Introduction Michael F. Murray, MD
7:10‑8:10	Keynote Lecture What the Primary Care Provider Needs to Know about Genetics Bruce R. Korf, MD, PhD
8:10‑9:00	Key Genetic Principles that You Need to Know David T. Miller, MD, PhD
Special Topics
9:00‑9:45	Personalized Medicine Meets Evidence‑Based Medicine W. Gregory Feero, MD, PhD
9:45‑10:15	Break
10:15‑10:50	Genetics of Cardiovascular Disease Christopher J. O’Donnell, MD, MPH
Underdiagnosed Monogenic Diseases
10:50‑11:25	Genetics of Thromboembolic Disease Samuel Z. Goldhaber, MD
11:25‑12:00	Genetic Causes of Cardiomyopathy Carolyn Y. Ho, MD
12:00‑1:30	Optional Working Lunch ‑ Peer Networking and Case Discussions Pre‑registration required and lunch provided
Underdiagnosed Monogenic Diseases
1:30‑2:05	Genetics of Lipid Disorders Mason W. Freeman, MD
2:05‑2:40	Genetic Causes of Liver Dysfunction Benjamin N. Smith, MD
2:40‑3:15	Genetics of Renal Failure Martin R. Pollak, MD
3:15‑3:35	Case Studies: #1 ‑ A Patient With a Family History of Genetic Disease Gretchen H. Schneider, MS, CGC
3:35‑3:55	Break
3:55‑4:15	Case Studies: #2 ‑ A Family with Vascular Disease Elizabeth Sparks, MS, CNP, APNG
Ethical Legal Social Implications (ELSI) of Genetics Lecture
4:15‑5:00	Genetic Susceptibility for Common Disorders: Alzheimer’s Disease and Beyond Robert C. Green, MD, MPH
5:00‑6:00	Reception The Fairmont Copley Plaza
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2009
6:30‑7:00	Coffee
Common Genetic Diseases
7:00‑7:10	Review of Schedule
7:10‑7:55	Genetics of Anemia in Adults Joan M. Stoler, MD
7:55‑8:40	Genetics of Pulmonary Disease Dawn L. DeMeo, MD
8:40‑9:25	Adult Neurogenetic Cases Patricia E. Greenstein, MD
9:25‑9:45	Break
9:45‑10:30	Case Studies: #3 ‑ A Patient with a Genetic Incidentaloma Michael F. Murray, MD
10:30‑11:30	Genetics of Gastro‑Intestinal Diseases Mark W. Babyatsky, MD
11:30‑12:45	Optional Working Lunch ‑“Consumer Genetics and the Practice of Medicine” Forum with Expert Panel Pre‑registration required and lunch provided
Cancer Genetics
12:45‑1:35	Genetics of Breast and Ovarian Cancer Judy E. Garber, MD, MPH
1:35‑2:25	Genetics of Colon and Other Gastrointestinal Cancers Sapna Syngal, MD
2:30‑3:15	Using Genetics in Oncology: A Molecular Pathologist’s View A. John Iafrate, MD, PhD
3:15‑3:30	Break
3:30‑4:15	Case Studies: #4 ‑ A Patient with an Inherited Cancer Syndrome Justin P. Annes, MD, PhD
4:15‑5:00	Genetics of Skin Cancer Hensin Tsao, MD, PhD
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2009
7:00‑7:30	Coffee
Genetic Diagnosis and Testing
7:30‑7:40	Review of Schedule
7:40‑8:40	Ordering a Genetic Test: Who Offers Testing, How Much Does It Cost, and Who Will Pay for It? Heidi L. Rehm, PhD, FACMG
8:40‑9:30	Recommended Genetic Screening 2009 Monica A. Giovanni, MS
9:30‑9:45	Break
9:45‑10:45	Making the Family Health History More Useful in Primary Care Settings Michael F. Murray, MD
Special Pharmacogenetics Lecture
10:45‑11:45	Using Genetics To Make Prescribing Decisions David Flockhart, MD, PhD
11:45‑12:00	Break
12:00‑1:00	Optional Working Lunch ‑ Common Scenarios in Adult Genetics: Clinical Case Presentations Pre‑registration required and lunch provided

*Please note: Program changes/substitutions may be made without notice.
  ATTENDANCE LIMITED

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Physicians:   $710.00 (USD)
American College of Physicians Members:   $610.00 (USD)
Residents and Fellows in Training:   $510.00 (USD)
Allied Health Professionals:   $510.00
Genetic Counselors:  $510.00 (USD)
(Does not include CEU fees for ABGC diplomates.)

TUITION REFUND POLICY

A handling fee of $60 is deducted for cancellation. Refund requests must be received by mail one week prior to the course. No refunds will be made thereafter.

COURSE LOCATION

All sessions will be held at
The Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel
138 St. James Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(Telephone: 617-267-5300 or (800) 441‑1414)
www.fairmont.com/copleyplaza

TRAVEL

Please do not make non-refundable airline reservations until you have been confirmed into your course. You can make your airline reservation by calling: the HMS Travel Desk toll free 1‑877‑4HARVMD (1‑877‑442‑7863) Monday ‑ Friday 9 am ‑ 8 pm (EST). From outside the U.S., Canada and Virgin Islands, please call 617‑559‑3764.