title: Practice and Educational Gaps in Genodermatoses.
abstract: In the past 2 decades, there has been enormous progress in determining the molecular bases of genodermatoses. This progress has expanded the interface between dermatology and genetics. Integration of clinical and molecular data has simplified disease classification and highlighted relationships among conditions. However, the recent explosion in genetic knowledge has not yet been fully incorporated into clinical dermatology practice or dermatology resident education. This article highlights strategies to overcome barriers and correct practice and educational gaps, enhancing the ability of dermatologists to diagnose, counsel, evaluate, and treat patients and families affected by genodermatoses.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Dermatology, Hackensack University Medical Center, 155 Polifly Road, Suite 101, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA. Electronic address: jschaffer@hackensackumc.org.
authors.forename: Julie V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Schaffer
mesh_terms: D022126:Access to Information; D003479:Curriculum; D003880:Dermatology / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D005820:Genetic Testing; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000592:standards; D012873:Skin Diseases, Genetic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D013997:Time Factors
keywords: Genetic counseling; Genetic testing; Genodermatoses; Next-generation sequencing; Phenotype