Medical school core curriculum in genetics.
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Medical genetics is one of the most rapidly advancing fields of medicine, and molecular genetics is now integral to all aspects of biomedical science. Every physician who practices in the 21st century must have an in-depth knowledge of the principles of human genetics and their application to a wide variety of clinical problems. The American Society of Human Genetics and the Association of Professors of Human and Medical Genetics have developed this Medical School Core Curriculum to provide guidance to deans and curriculum committees regarding medical genetics knowledge, skills, and behaviors that all current medical students will need during their careers as physicians. Each medical school must find the best way to incorporate genetics teaching into its own curriculum, but some generalizations are possible:
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عنوان ژورنال:
- American journal of human genetics
دوره 57 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1995