Genetics Modules



Viewing requirements Macromedia Flash Player 5+ and Windows Media Player. Contact Elizabeth Melvin, M.S., C.G.C. Center for Human Genetics Duke University Medical Center Box 3445 Durham, NC 27710 emelvin@chg.duhs.duke.edu	The Physician Assistant Division, Department of Community and Family Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, is pleased to offer these genetics training modules to physician assistant programs across the U.S. The modules provide a basic understanding of key concepts in the field of human genetics, and each module takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete.

	Click on a title to launch a module in a second browser window. Note: Minimize this page if you do not see the second window. Introductory Genetics Lesson 1: The Basics – DNA and Heredity Lesson 2: Chromosomes, Mutations and Other Terminology Lesson 3: Modes of Inheritance Lesson 4: Additional Terminology Lesson 5: Meiosis Creating a Family Pedigree Module 1: The Genetic Family History Module 2: Creating a Family Pedigree: Hi-Speed Connection Modem Connection Non-Mendelian Inheritance Lesson 1: Triplet Repeat Disorders Lesson 2: Genomic Imprinting Lesson 3: Mosaicism Lesson 4: Mitochondrial Mutations	The modules were funded in part through a primary care training grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to the PA Division, and a HRSA cooperative agreement, the GIFT project, and in part from a grant from NHGRI (HG00026). GIFT is a collaborative effort of the Duke School of Nursing, the Physician Assistant Division, Department of Community and Family Medicine, and the Center for Human Genetics, Duke University Medical Center.

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