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Genetics

On this page you'll find a hub of resources for those working in genetics, including links to upcoming College and CPD-accredited events.

Our genetics commitees

The College hosts a two genetics committees, each meeting twice a year: the Immunology Specialty Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Joint Committee on Genomics in Medicine (with The Royal College of Physicians and the British Society for Genetic Medicine).

Genetics & Reproductive Science SAC
Joint Committee on Genomics in Medicine

Upcoming events

Northern Ireland Symposium 2020: Challenges and Developments in Pathology

22 April 2020
Northern Ireland

Medical Examiner Update 2020

16 June 2020
London - North, Central and East London

Medical Examiner (ME) face to face training session

23 June 2020
London - North, Central and East London

Medical Examiner (ME) face to face training session

30 July 2020
London - North, Central and East London

Medical Examiner (ME) face to face training session

1 September 2020
London - North, Central and East London

Medical Examiner (ME) face to face training session

10 November 2020
London - North, Central and East London

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New genetics resources

Genomics and Reproductive Science SAC Minutes - December 2019 (unconfirmed)
Joint Committee on Genomics in Medicine Minutes - November 2019 (unconfirmed)
Consent and confidentiality in genomic medicine - July 2019
Joint Committee on Genomics in Medicine Minutes - July 2019 (unconfirmed)

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More resources for pathologists

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Patient safety and quality improvement

Run a genetics-themed event

'Split your genes' is our fun and active Twister®-style game that will help people discover how traits are passed on from parents to offspring and how pathologists test genotypes to understand the chance of inheriting certain diseases.

Genetics learning resources

Find out more about training, assessment and examinations in genetics.

Genetics training pathway
Genetics higher specialist scientific training (HSST) curriculum
Clinical genetics curriculum
Genetics examinations
Molecular genetics examinations
Certificate in medical genetics examinations

External support for genetics

Association for Clinical Embryologists
Association for Clinical Genetic Science
British Society for Genetic Medicine
PHG Foundation
Genomics England

Precision medicine is revolutionary for the patient. It is one of the most satisfying aspects of my job and the number of targeted therapies increases all the time.

Dr Philippa May Consultant Clinical Scientist in Genetics

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