Training Programs and Courses
The Human Genome Project and population research have led to a better understanding of how genetics contributes to common chronic conditions and an appreciation for the role of genomics in public health. However, there is a need for genomic research findings to be translated into interventions and tools that are useful for preventive medicine and public health. Many public health professionals need additional support and training to understand advances in genomics and to apply this information to disease prevention and health promotion programs.
CDC’s Office of Public Health Genomics (OPHG) conducts and supports workshops, courses, and other training activities in public health genomics, family history, and human genome epidemiology. OPHG was also involved in developing genomics competencies for public health professionals.
CDC-Supported Training Programs
- American Society of Human Genetics Public Health Genetics FellowshipExternal
- PharmGenEd Pharmacogenomics Education ProgramExternal, University of California San Diego
- Six Weeks to Genomic AwarenessExternal, Center for Public Health and Community Genomics, University of Michigan
Other Training Programs and Courses
Biomedical
Epidemiology
- Genetic Epidemiology, Netherlands Institute for Health SciencesExternal
- Genetic Epidemiology Online Training, Uiversity of Washington, School of Public HealthExternal
- Genomic Careers Resource Web site, National Human Genome Research Institute, NIHExternal
- Epidemiology Courses, Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Illinois at Chicago College of MedicineExternal
- Summer Genetics Institute, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institutes of HealthExternal
- Summer Program, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of HealthExternal
- Molecular & Genetic Epidemiology Program, University of PittsburghExternal
- Training and Technical Assistance, University of Michigan, Center for Public Health and Community GenomicsExternal
Genetic Counseling
- ACGC Accredited Training Programs for Genetic CounselorsExternal
- Cincinnati Children’s Genetic Counseling Graduate Program Online CoursesExternal
Human Genome
- Center for Genomic Education & Outreach, Miami Institute for Human GenomicsExternal
- A Short List of Courses on Genetic Analysis, Linkage & Medical Genetics through The Rockefeller UniversityExternal
Statistical Genetics