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Genomics course for nurses and midwives: funded places now available

Nurses and midwives keen to learn about genomics can apply to join this popular introductory course delivered online by the University of the West of England
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Get involved in the Genomics Conversation 2022

Returning this June, the GEP’s annual awareness week will focus on helping healthcare professionals to feel confident when talking about genomics

A toolkit to support nurse educators

A new resource to help educators deliver genomics education to pre- and post-registration nurses

Master’s in Genomic Medicine: 2022/23 funding opens

The funding application process is now live for Master’s-level CPPD modules and qualifications in genomics at partner universities
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GeNotes featured in The Times

Our upcoming ‘just-in-time' educational resource hits the news on Rare Disease Day

Taking action on Rare Disease Day 2022

The Genomics Education Programme releases new awareness-raising resources and supports the launch of a new action plan for rare disease in England
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The Genomics Conversation 2022: ‘Lets talk genomics’

Not everyone needs to know everything about genomics – but the right level of knowledge and confidence can make a huge difference to how we communicate

New educational genomics game now available

Discover an exciting card game that challenges healthcare professionals to describe genomics-related terms in jargon-free language
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A new framework for developing the workforce

A new unified approach to identify workforce development needs, aligned to patient pathways across the NHS Genomic Medicine Service, is being piloted
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Genomics in Routine Care webinars now available on demand

Hear from health leaders in three webinars exploring genomics in nursing, midwifery and health visiting, now available to view online
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GEP welcomes new clinical director

Professor Kate Tatton-Brown takes leading role in HEE’s genomics programme
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New genomics resources for health visitors

A series of iterative documents is now available to develop health visitors’ knowledge and understanding of genomics