The curriculum will be in English and at the graduate school level (Master’s degree and beyond) for healthcare professionals (Researchers, Physicians, Dentists/Scientists, Nurses, Counselors, Graduate and Medical School trainees) from developing nations. It is re-constructed annually to meet the goals and will include the following:
- Two weeks of general courses in genetics and genomics research and medicine, and one week of field trips and hands-on workshops for all attendees.
- Followed by one week of personalized meetings, observer ship, clinics etc. with experts in the field of interest indicated in the cover letter and based on the needs of their countries, where identified. This may not include hands-on training unless feasible.
- Field visits to state-of-the-art laboratories such as GeneDx, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Maryland Public Health Laboratories, National Center for Advancing Translational Science, National Intramural Sequencing Center, etc. for learnings in cytogenetics, molecular genetics, biochemical genetics, newborn screening, pharmacogenomics, sequencing, clinical bioinformatics and systems management.
- Detailed learning and/or training at world-renowned clinical and research facilities and hospitals, such as the National Institutes of Health, the Institute of Genetic Medicine at Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Division of Genetics and Metabolism at Children's National Health System, the Maternal and Fetal Medicine program at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and at the Maryland Public Health Laboratories.
- Introduction to technologies such as next-generation sequencing, exome sequencing, gene panels, MRIs, sonograms etc., for their role in research and prevention, diagnosis and treatment of genetic disease; data collection, analysis, interpretation and submission.
- The role of genetic and genomic counseling, and support groups in managing inherited diseases.
- Usefulness of telecommunications and long-distance learning modules, in research and medicine, in remote areas with limited facilities.
- Lectures in ethical, legal and social implications of genomic information.
- Introduction to precision medicine and the importance of newborn screening.
- Provide candidates with numerous opportunities for a one-on-one interaction with experts in the field to foster collaborations (research and/or clinical) and to address other concerns related to the field.
- Provide a networking platform that will facilitate communication, partnerships and collaborations, between research groups and professionals involved in the summit.
- Interaction with members of the United Nations, USAID, NGOs and other agencies to learn about the ways and means of successfully sustaining programs in genetics and genomics in developing nations, and strategies for their inclusion and implementation as a nation-wide program.
Eligibility
The program is intended to train healthcare professionals and trainees from developing nations that are in their early-mid careers. The curriculum is designed in English for healthcare professionals with an advanced understanding of the biological sciences.
How to Apply
We are now accepting applications for the 2020 Summit. A ‘complete’ application package must be submitted via email to ishgg@nih.gov and cc: mkaur@mail.nih.gov by Nov 29th, 2019. Selections are on a rolling basis and seats are limited so please apply early. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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