About the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Foundation

 

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The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Foundation (ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is a community of supporters and contributors who understand the importance of medical genetics in healthcare.

 

 

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Established in 1992, the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine supports the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics #8217; mission to "translate genes into health" by raising funds to attract the next generation of medical geneticists and genetic counselors, to sponsor important research, to promote information about medical genetics, and much more.

 

 

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To accomplish our important mission the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine seeks restricted and unrestricted donations, sponsorships, and grants, from corporations, foundations, and individuals.

 

 

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2011 Summer Genetics Scholars Program    According to the Royal College of Physicians, there should be one fulltime equivalent clinical geneticist per 250,000 citizens. Following the most recent certification cycle in the United States, there is currently only one per 608,000 Americans—less than half of the minimum needed to serve the country adequately.

 

To address this critical issue, the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine and ACMG are joining forces to introduce second-year medical students to the medical genetics field through an intensive summer program. By pairing students with practicing geneticists, this program will foster professional mentorships and highlight the many diverse employment opportunities within the field of medical genetics.

 

ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine Treatment Guidelines Development Fund   The acceleration of scientific discovery over these last few years has put increasing demands on the ACMG to intensify its work in the development of practice guidelines, particularly to be able to respond quickly as new therapeutics for genetic diseases emerge.

 

The ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine on behalf of ACMG, has established a fund to develop and disseminate best-practice guidelines that respond to and incorporate frequent, new scientific discoveries in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of genetic conditions, from detection through newborn screening to common problems of adulthood.

 

Day of Caring   beginning with the ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting in March 2011, the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine will host a "Day of Caring" where we ask ACMG members and meeting attendees to donate, and the proceeds will be given to a local charity, like a children’s hospital. We are looking for sponsors for the 2011 Day of Caring.

 

 

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• Genzyme Corporation Fellowship
• Alice and YT Chen Scholarship Award
• Signature Genomic Laboratories Travel Award
• The Genetics in Medicine Richard King Trainee Award for Best Publication

 

ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine Endowment   The ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine also accepts donations to fund or endow specific-named projects or funds. For example, you can endow a perpetual, named travel award for a donation of $40,000 or more. An endowed project will be paid from the interest earned on the principle, and the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine assumes an average 5% return annually. For a project with an annual cost of $50,000, a donor must endow it with a contribution of $1,000,000 or more.