What is PharmGenEd™?
"Pharmacogenomics Education Program: Bridging the Gap between
Science and Practice" (PharmGenEd™) is an evidence-based
pharmacogenomics education program designed for pharmacists and
physicians, pharmacy and medical students, and other healthcare
professionals. This program is supported by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC, Grant Number IU38GD000070).
The program team at UCSD Skaggs School of Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences is collaborating with national pharmacy,
medical, and healthcare organizations to deliver
PharmGenEd™ materials to more than 100,000 pharmacists,
physicians, and healthcare professionals.
Educational Resources
The objective of PharmGenEd™ is to increase awareness about
current knowledge of the validity and utility of pharmacogenomic
tests and the potential implications of their therapeutic use. The
curriculum related to pharmacogenomics concepts and clinical
applications will be disseminated via:
- Web-based or live CPE/CME presentations
- Evidence-based pubcasts and videocasts
- A shared curriculum platform to "Train-the-Trainer"