Table 2 The Short Course in Genomics framework. This framework was developed using the Best Practices but could benefit from increased effort in the Areas for Growth.

From: The NHGRI Short Course in Genomics: energizing genetics and genomics education in classrooms through direct engagement between educators and scientists

Best practices

Areas for growth

1. Wide institutional support

1. Increased travel subsidy awards for the underresourced applicants

2. Bidirectional learning and benefits for attendee educators and lecturers

2. Dissemination and communication plan for outcomes and deliverables

3. Collaborative atmosphere and cohesive sense of community

3. Systematic evaluation for effectiveness and efficiency tracking

4. Emphasis is on serving the underserved and underresourced

4. Program scalability

5. Variety of course materials in both format and content

 

6. Inclusion of diverse faculty

 
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