Population Genetics / Founder Effects

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* 1. Please assess the Sessions overrall

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Sufficient time was allowed for audience participation/active learning
The facilities were satisfactory
The session was free from commercial bias
Overall, I would rate this Symposium as excellent

Please assess each Speaker by their Session:

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* 2. The Importance of Peace of Mind: Lessons Learned from the Evaluation of a Community-based Carrier Screening Program in First Nations Communities

Speaker: Anne Marie Laberge 
DCHU Sainte-Justine, Montréal QC

Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the carrier screening program for Cree encephalitis and Cree leukoencephalopathy in the Cree communities of James Bay
2. Discuss the importance of adapting a program to the target population's needs and values
3. Use the lessons learned in this setting to their own practice when counseling individuals and couples about carrier screening for recessive conditions

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Clarity of Voice
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Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning

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* 3. The Great Migration and African-American genomic diversity

Speaker: Simon Gravel 
McGill University, Montréal QC

Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Describe how recent history affected genomic diversity
2. Build models of genetic admixture
3. Build models of genetic relatedness

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Clarity of Voice
Met Stated Objectives
Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning

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* 4. The Great Migration and African-American genomic diversity

Speaker: Soheil Baharian 
McGill University, Montréal QC

Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Describe how recent history affected genomic diversity
2. Build models of genetic admixture
3. Build models of genetic relatedness

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Clarity of Voice
Met Stated Objectives
Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning

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* 5. High tech in a low tech world: The provision of culturally sensitive genetics healthcare to the Amish and Mennonite population in southwestern Ontario.

Speaker: Victoria Siu
edical Genetics, University of Western Pntario, London ON 

Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss the importance of cultural competency in working with Anabaptist groups
2. Summarize resources available for diagnosis and management of genetic disorders in this population
3. Discuss the outcomes of a targeted newborn and carrier screening program

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Clarity of Voice
Met Stated Objectives
Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning

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* 6. From Gene Discovery to Provision of Genomic Medicine in the Hutterite Population

Speaker: Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg 
Pediatrics and Child Health, Children's Hospital Health Science Centre, Winnipeg MB 

Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Name at least 3 autosomal recessive diseases unique to Hutterites where the mutations are known.
2. Define what the “Hutterite Chip” is and its main role in diagnostics.
3. Describe the molecular technology behind the “Hutterite Chip”.  
4. Assess the pros and cons of implementing a “Hutterite Chip” into medical practice.  
5. Discuss the ethical concerns.

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Clarity of Voice
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Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning

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* 7. From Gene Discovery to Provision of Genomic Medicine in the Hutterite Population

Speaker: Beth Spriggs 
Dept. of Clinical Biochemistry and Genetics, Diagnostic Services Manitoba, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg MB 

Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Name at least 3 autosomal recessive diseases unique to Hutterites where the mutations are known.
2. Define what the “Hutterite Chip” is and its main role in diagnostics.
3. Describe the molecular technology behind the “Hutterite Chip”.  
4. Assess the pros and cons of implementing a “Hutterite Chip” into medical practice.  
5. Discuss the ethical concerns.

  Poor Fair Good Very Good Outstanding
Clarity of Voice
Met Stated Objectives
Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning

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* 8. As a result of attending this session, I am planning to:

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* 9. Please explain any changes you plan to make or personal learning projects you will pursue as a result of this session:

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* 10. Please indicate which CanMEDS roles you felt were addressed during this educational activity. (Select all that apply)

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* 11. General comments about individual speaker:

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* 12. What topics would you like to be addressed at future conferences to keep you up to date in your profession?

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