Abstract
The European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) was founded in 1967 as a professional organisation for members working in genetics in clinical practice, research and education. The Society seeks the integration of scientific research and its implementation into clinical practice and the education of specialists and the public in all areas of medical and human genetics. The Society works to do this through many approaches, including educational sessions at the annual conference; training courses in general and specialist areas of genetics; an online resource of educational materials (EuroGEMS); and a mentorship scheme. The ESHG Education Committee is implementing new approaches to expand the reach of its educational activities and portfolio. With changes in technology, appreciation of the utility of genomics in healthcare and the public’s and patients’ increased awareness of the role of genomics, this review will summarise how the ESHG is adapting to deliver innovative educational activity.
Highlights
The European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG1) was established in March, 1967, by a small group of European geneticists attending a conference in Chicago, United States (Renwick and Edwards, 1995)
For non-genetics health professionals, such as primary-care physicians and non-genetics (‘mainstreaming’) specialists, a web page was added with information and links, including Gen-Equip, Orphanet, GeneReviews, Unique and Contact, a range of free genomic massive open online courses (MOOCs) and several smartphone apps
Pages and links of general interest are as follows: a web page of Ethical, Legal & Social Implications (ELSI) resources; links provided within several pages to many non-English and multi-language resources; access to sets of genetics-relevant COVID-19-related educational resources; and links to several MOOCs
Summary
The European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG1) was established in March, 1967, by a small group of European geneticists attending a conference in Chicago, United States (Renwick and Edwards, 1995). The purpose of the Society is stated to ‘strive for the integration of scientific research and its implementation in the clinical field as well as for (postgraduate) education of specialists and the public in all areas of medical and human genetics’.2. As demonstration of this commitment, the Society formed ‘the Education Committee (EduComm) to disseminate the knowledge, training and teaching of modern human genetics and genomics to the general public, students, postgraduate scientists and to genetic and medical professionals’. The current, recently expanded, core membership of EduComm consists of 13 members (eight women and five men) working in 10 countries across Europe
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