2019 年医学遗传学劳动力：关注实验室遗传学家。

The 2019 medical genetics workforce: A focus on laboratory geneticists.

机构信息

American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, Bethesda, MD.

出版信息

Genet Med. 2023 Jun;25(6):100834. doi: 10.1016/j.gim.2023.100834. Epub 2023 Mar 28.

DOI:10.1016/j.gim.2023.100834

PMID:36999554

Abstract

PURPOSE

The aim of this report is to inform the genetics and genomics field about the results of a 2019 workforce survey of US laboratory geneticists.

METHODS

The American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics distributed an electronic survey to board-certified/eligible diplomates in 2019. Analysis of the responses was performed by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics.

RESULTS

A total of 422 individuals identified as laboratory geneticists. The respondents represent the range of possible certifications. Nearly one-third were Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics diplomates, another third were Molecular Genetics and Genomics diplomates, and the others were Clinical Biochemical Genetics diplomates or held a combination of certificates. The majority of laboratory geneticists are PhDs. The others were physicians or other degree combinations. Most laboratory geneticists work in academic medical centers or commercial laboratories. Most respondents identified as females and White. The median age was 53 years. A third of the respondents have been in the profession for 21+ years and plan to reduce hours or retire in the next 5 years.

CONCLUSION

The genetics field needs to foster the next generation of laboratory geneticists to meet the increasing complexity and demand for genetic testing.

摘要

目的

本报告旨在向遗传学和基因组学领域通报美国实验室遗传学家 2019 年劳动力调查的结果。

方法

美国医学遗传学与基因组学委员会于 2019 年向获得委员会认证/有资格认证的专业人员发送了一份电子调查。美国医学遗传学与基因组学学院对回应进行了分析。

结果

共有 422 名自称为实验室遗传学家的人做出了回应。这些受访者代表了各种可能的认证情况。近三分之一的人是临床细胞遗传学和基因组学认证专家，三分之一是分子遗传学和基因组学认证专家，其余的人是临床生化遗传学认证专家，或拥有多种证书。大多数实验室遗传学家拥有博士学位。其他人则是医生或其他学位组合。大多数实验室遗传学家在学术医疗中心或商业实验室工作。大多数受访者是女性和白人。中位数年龄为 53 岁。三分之一的受访者从事该行业已有 21 年以上，并计划在未来 5 年内减少工作时间或退休。