Physician Surveys 2009 and 2010

BCCGN recently updated its annual survey of BC clinicians so as to better understand their educational needs in genomics. Most respondants had a low knowledge of genomics (see graph below). Yet many are interested in participating in research. Important barriers were lack of time, lack of funding and also they simply didn’t know how to go about it or else had never been given the opportunity. BCCGN is starting to change all of this through its education initiatives for clinicians and by helping overcome these barriers to research.

But Are BC Clinicians Interested in Genomics Research?

• “I want to apply genetics in medicine in common diseases, cardiovascular disease, diabetes etc in adults” - Delta Clinician

• “I am interested in the clinical end; the patient, genome interface; what can genomics offer & can it be successful to remote residents of BC?” – Dawson Creek Clinician
• “I was involved in research as a medical student and now would love to be more involved in research”- Physician from Victoria
• “I would like to gain a better understanding of the practical implications of genetic research as a frontline clinician” – Vernon Clinician
• “I have always been fascinated by genetics. I have a young practice and am often asked about the impact of genetic screening” - Nanaimo Clinician
• “First I want to know about recent advances in genomics, then find out how I would be able to use that knowledge in my day to day practice of family medicine" - BC Clinician
• “I am interested in genomics research and anything to do with genomics testing, adverse drug reactions especially” - Vancouver Clinician

What else are BC clinicians saying about genomics?

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