Genetic Testing:A Guide for Primary Care

Speakers:

Jennifer Kussman, CGC – Genetics, Children’s Mercy Kansas CityIngrid Larson RN, CPNP – Beacon Program, Children’s Mercy Kansas City Sarah Soden, MD – Children’s Mercy Center for Pediatric Genomic Medicine, Kansas City

Knowledge in genetics has become an essential for all practicing physicians. Almost daily, the press and Internet have stories highlighting advances in genetics discovery and potential therapies. While many of these stories are somewhat sensationalized, primary care providers should have a strong background in the basics of genetics. Patients, parents and community partners rely on their primary care providers and staff to have accurate, thoughtful and evidence-based knowledge of genetics and genomic sciences. Kansas City is home to one of the largest ethnically and socioeconomically diverse populations in the state of Missouri.

Two Offerings:

5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2014 Donald Chisholm Hospital Hill Center 610 E 22nd St, Kansas City, MO 64108 Between Holmes St and Kenwood Ave

• Register here: https:bit.ly/1l8WVXo• Free, but only a limited number of seats (max 120)• Dinner is provided• Reimbursement for travel (including mileage and hotel)

is being provided by the Heartland Regional Genetics Collaborative. Reimbursement paperwork will be available to complete at this event.

CME (1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit) is approved for this event

Noon to 1 p.m.Friday, May 16th, 2014 Children’s Mercy Hospital Auditorium – Adele Hall Campus2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108

• Free, no need to register, just attend• Lunch is provided to �rst 130 attendants