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Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE B
ISSN 1673-1581(Print), 1862-1783(Online), Monthly
2008 Vol.9 No.1 P.10-15
Genetics in medical school curriculum: A look at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Abstract: Genetics is assuming an increasingly important role in medicine. As a result, the teaching of genetics should also be increased proportionally to ensure that future physicians will be able to take advantage of the new genetic technology, and to understand the associated ethical, legal and social issues. At the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, we have been able to incorporate genetic education into a four-year medical curriculum in a fully integrated fashion. This model may serve as a template for other medical curriculum still in development.
Key words: Genetics education, Medical education, Curriculum reform
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DOI:
10.1631/jzus.B073004
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R394
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