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Educational Resources

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Genetics Education Center (University of Kansas Medical Center) -- provides great educational resources and links to other sites

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March of Dimes information fact sheets  -- Information about rare and common genetic diseases

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Genetic fact sheets (4th to 8th grade reading level) -- Educational materials developed by and made available through the Pacific Northwest Regional Genetics Group

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New South Wales Genetics Education Program -- contains a number of educational handouts that are downloadable including handouts on basic genetics, types of inheritance, and various genetic conditions

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Biochemgen -- a searchable list of biochemical genetic tests and laboratories that offer each

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Human Genome Project Information -- contains information about the history, progress, research, and resources of the Human Genome Project.

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The DNA Files -- A series of public radio transcripts that explain how genetics impacts our lives

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Your Genes Your Health --  Tutorials on a number of genetic conditions that are easy to understand and interesting (due to graphics and animation)

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Genetics Education and Counseling Program -- A joint effort of the University of Pittsburg and UPMC health system that is dedicated to providing up to date information on inherited conditions and related services for individuals, families and whole communities

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GeneReviews -- (part of the genetests and geneclinics website) contains scientific information relating genetic testing to the diagnosis, management and counseling of individuals and families with genetic disorders

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OMIM (Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man)-- A catalogue of human genes and genetic disorders with textual information, pictures, and reference information (very scientific)

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US clinical genetics education resources -- Links to courses, lectures, and online genetics educational tools

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Genetics and Your Practice -- A complete down-loadable course developed by the Washington State Department of Health

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Clinical Genetics: a Self-Study Guide for Health Care Professionals -- A down-loadable course developed by the University of South Dakota Cent

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Genetics program for nursing faculty (The GPNF is a multifaceted genetics educational program for nursing faculty available online and during a summer institute at Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH)

 

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