GENE 273
Introduction to Clinical Genetics Testing
For genetic counseling students, medical students, residents, and fellows. Students will learn role and landscape of clinical genetic testing. Topics include principles of clinical screening and diagnostic testing, role of clinical assessment in test selection, critical assessment of medical literature to interpret lab results, mechanics of test ordering, consenting, and insurance and billing for genetic testing. Non-GC students: Please contact the instructor when you enroll.
Topics
- principles of clinical screening and diagnostic testing
- role of clinical assessment in test selection
- critical assessment of medical literature to interpret lab results
- mechanics of test ordering
- consenting
- and insurance and billing for genetic testing
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027