Project GIVE El Paso: Genetics Education CME Conference

El Paso, TX US
December 14, 2024

REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN

Saturday, December 14th, 2024 at 8:00am

EPCC Administrative Service Center-Building A
9050 Viscount Blvd, El Paso, TX 79925

In-person Conference

Registration will close on Friday, December 13th, at 4:00 PM.

NEEDS STATEMENT

There is a critical need to address disparities in access to genetic services for Hispanic children with rare diseases along the Texas-Mexico border. This conference aims to expedite genetic evaluations for pediatric rare diseases in remote Texas areas to improve health outcomes for affected children. We will explore structural changes in healthcare to reduce health disparities in genomic medicine and examine the ethical challenges healthcare professional’s encounter. Solutions to these disparities and guidelines for referring children for genetic evaluations will be provided, alongside an introduction to Consultagene—a virtual platform designed to alleviate the diagnostic odyssey and enhance access to genetic care. Updates from Project GIVE, a study accelerating genomic evaluation and testing for undiagnosed children in the Rio Grande Valley and El Paso, will also be presented, with case examples of genetic syndromes associated with hearing loss. Increasing familiarity with rare diseases, advancing the use of genetic diagnostic tools, and ensuring timely referrals for specialized care are essential steps to improving patient care and outcomes for Hispanic children with rare diseases in this underserved region.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is for pediatricians, neurologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, therapists, medical assistants, and social workers.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be able to:

  • Identify structural changes to improve healthcare and reduce health disparities in genomic medicine, addressing ethical challenges faced by healthcare professionals.
  • Discuss the potential solutions to address health care disparities in genomic medicine.
  • Describe genetic syndromes that are associated with hearing loss. 

EDUCATIONAL METHODS

Lecture

EVALUATION

Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.

ACTIVITY COORDINATOR

Blake Vuocolo

Blake.Vuocolo@bcm.edu

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 3.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 Ethics
  • 3.00 Social Work
Course opens: 
10/29/2024
Course expires: 
03/01/2025
Event starts: 
12/14/2024 - 8:00am CST
Event ends: 
12/14/2024 - 12:00pm CST
Cost:
$1.00
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EPCC Administrative Service Center-Building A
9050 Viscount Blvd
El Paso, TX 79925
United States

Physicians:
Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Social Worker:

Baylor College of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education (License Number 7270) is an approved continuing education provider for Social Workers through the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. This activity has been approved for 3.00 continuing education units.

Ethics:

The presentation, Expanding Horizons: Enhancing Rare Disease Care for Children in El Paso, has been designated by Baylor College of Medicine for 1.00 credit of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

Available Credit

  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 3.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 Ethics
  • 3.00 Social Work

Price

Cost:
$1.00
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