ACMG Education Workgroups-2024 Education Program Needs Assessment

2024 Education Program Needs Assessment

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The 2024 ACMG (American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics) Education Needs Assessment aimed to gather feedback from both ACMG members and non-members regarding their educational needs. The assessment received 303 responses—67.33% from ACMG members and 32.67% from non-members.<br /><br />The respondents indicated their need for various types of continuing medical education (CME) credits. AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for MDs/DOs were the most needed (45.87%), followed by CME credits for other healthcare professionals like PhDs (40.92%), and specialty-specific credits such as NSGC (13.86%) and P.A.C.E. (7.92%).<br /><br />Regarding professional backgrounds, the most common qualifications were MD/DO (38.28%), PhD (30.36%), and MD/PhD (12.54%). Primary interests were diverse but were led by clinical genetics (39.60%), followed by biochemical genetics (11.88%) and molecular genetics (12.21%).<br /><br />The principal work settings were majorly academic medical centers/universities (57.76%), and the primary role for many respondents was Medical/Clinical Geneticist (40.92%), followed by laboratorians (20.13%) and genetic counselors (11.88%). A significant number (49.83%) preferred in-person courses, while many also favored OnDemand courses via the ACMG Genetics Academy (74.26%).<br /><br />Most respondents (95.05%) agreed that the ACMG educational program supports its mission, and 97.36% agreed that the CME activities align with the ACMG CME Mission Statement. Additionally, a notable 88.45% noted that the CME program led to positive changes or improvements in their professional/clinical practices.<br /><br />When asked about focus areas for future CME programs, respondents highlighted the necessity for adequate coverage of emerging technologies (69.97%), practical application and hands-on training (37.62%), and integration of new research findings (55.78%). They also expressed a desire for more emphasis on adult genetics, regulatory updates, and individualized educational planning.<br /><br />Moreover, the survey suggested an increased outreach to raise awareness and expand educational programs, particularly within medical schools to enhance workforce development and recruitment, as well as creating educational resources tailored for patients and their families.<br /><br />Finally, 93.39% of respondents were likely or very likely to recommend ACMG's education program to their colleagues, underscoring the perceived value and impact of the program.

Keywords

ACMG

Education Needs Assessment

CME credits

Medical Genetics

Clinical Genetics

Emerging Technologies

Workforce Development

Genetics Academy

Professional Practice

Patient Education