Mainstreaming of genomic medicine in gastroenterology, present and future: a Nationwide Survey of UK Gastroenterology Trainees
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Author(s)
Al Bakir, Ibrahim
Sebepos-Rogers, Gregory
Burton, Hilary
Monahan, Kevin
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Objective: Genomics and personalised medicine are increasingly relevant for patients with gastroenterological conditions. We aim to capture the current state of genomics training in gastroenterology to review current understanding, clinical experience and long-term educational needs of UK trainees.Design & Setting: A web-based nationwide survey of all UK gastroenterology specialty trainees was conducted in 2017.Results: 100 trainees (14% of UK gastroenterology trainees) completed this survey. Only 9% and 16% of respondents believe that their local training programme adequately prepares them for future clinical practice utilising genomic medicine and personalised medicine respectively. Barriers identified include the need for greater trainee education (95%), inadequate clinical guidance to base interventions on the results of genomic testing (53%), concerns over misinterpretation by patients (43%) and overuse/misuse of testing by clinicians (34%).Survey respondents felt prepared to perform HFE genotyping (98%), assess TPMT status (97%), and interpret HLA-subtyping for suspected coeliac disease (85%). However, only a minority felt prepared to perform the following investigations: polyposis screening (34%), hereditary pancreatitis screening (30%), testing for Lynch Syndrome (33%), and KRAS testing for colorectal cancer (20%).Most respondents would support holding dedicated training days on genomic medicine (83%), formal training provisions for the mainstreaming of genomic testing (64%), an update to the UK gastroenterology specialty training curriculum and examinations (57%), and better-defined referral pathways for local genomic services (91%).Conclusion: Most gastroenterology trainees in this survey feel ill-equipped to practice genomic and personalised medicine as consultants. We propose specific revisions to the UK gastroenterology specialty curriculum that address trainees needs.
Date Issued
2019-10-01
Date Acceptance
2019-08-07
Citation
BMJ Open, 2019, 9 (10)
ISSN
2044-6055
Publisher
BMJ Journals
Journal / Book Title
BMJ Open
Volume
9
Issue
10
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Subjects
curriculum
education
genetic testing
genomics
survey
1103 Clinical Sciences
1117 Public Health and Health Services
1199 Other Medical and Health Sciences
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
e030505
Date Publish Online
2019-10-22