The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) is an organization composed of biochemical, clinical,

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and molecular geneticists,

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s and other health care professionals committed to the practice of

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.Description of ACMG on amcg.net
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History

The ACMG, incorporated in 1991, stated mission to give national representation to providers of genetic services and their patients with

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s; to provide education and resources for the medical genetics profession; to improve the

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of the public by promoting the development and implementation of methods to diagnose, treat and prevent genetic disease. In 1993, ACMG publishes the first edition of the ''ACMG Standards and Guidelines for Clinical Genetic Laboratories'' and supports the formation of the

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. The first ''Annual Clinical Genetic Meeting'' is held in 1994. Next year, the College becomes a full member of the

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. ACMG has an Official Journal, ''

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.'' The first issue was released in 1998. In 2011, the organization's board of directors voted to change its name from the "American College of Medical Genetics" to "American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics".

Mission statement

ACMG aims to develop clinical practice guidelines; laboratory services directories, databases, population screening guidelines and to establish uniform laboratory standards, quality assurance and proficiency testing.Official Mission Statement
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Ethical Guidelines for Pediatric Genetic Testing

American Academy of Pediatrics AAP with ACMG posted guidelines in dealing with the Ethical Issues in Pediatric genetic testing.Technical report: ethical and policy issues in genetic testing and screening of children
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References

External links

Official Homepage
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