Goodman R M
Prog Clin Biol Res. 1982;103 Pt A:485-9.
A multidisciplinary approach has been presented for the teaching of clinical genetics to medical students. No set program or specific course has been put forth, but rather a continuous exposure to patients with genetic disorders has been advocated as an integral part of a medical student's learning experience during his or her years of clinical study. Four teaching aims and various approaches to implementing these aims have been discussed. They involve 1) giving the student a broad exposure to clinical genetics, 2) acquainting the student with the main clinical and laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis of genetic diseases, 3) making the student aware of the problems and complexities of genetic counseling, and 4) creating an appreciation for the continuous need for investigative studies. With the exception of genetic counseling, all of the aims could be achieved as the student rotates through the various specialties in the clinical years. However, joint teaching efforts by departments of medical genetics and other clinical departments can and should make for an enriching experience.
已提出一种多学科方法用于向医学生传授临床遗传学知识。文中未提出固定的教学计划或特定课程，而是主张在医学生临床学习的几年中，持续接触患有遗传疾病的患者是其学习经历不可或缺的一部分。文中讨论了四个教学目标以及实现这些目标的各种方法。这些目标包括：1）让学生广泛接触临床遗传学；2）使学生熟悉用于诊断遗传疾病的主要临床和实验室程序；3）让学生意识到遗传咨询的问题和复杂性；4）培养学生对持续开展调查研究必要性的认识。除了遗传咨询外，随着学生在临床阶段轮转至各个专科，所有这些目标都可以实现。然而，医学遗传学系和其他临床科室的联合教学努力能够且应该带来丰富的学习体验。
