Development of a Body of Knowledge for the Clinical Bioinformatician Perspectives from the Association for Molecular Pathology's Clinical Bioinformatician Body of Knowledge Steering Committee
Development of a Body of Knowledge for the Clinical Bioinformatician
Perspectives from the Association for Molecular Pathology's Clinical Bioinformatician Body of Knowledge Steering Committee
This course contains the webinar, a handout, and continuing education credit (CME and CMLE)
Description:
The Association for Molecular Pathology published the Body of Knowledge for the Clinical Bioinformatician, which is a three-part series created by dedicated working groups to outline the essential bioinformatics roles, responsibilities and competencies for professionals working in clinical molecular diagnostic laboratories. In this session, you will receive an introduction to the Body of Knowledge series in addition to learning about the clinical impact of bioinformatics in molecular diagnostics and precision medicine and how to apply the body of knowledge framework. This webinar will assist in differentiating the knowledge domains and competencies outlined in the series and discussing various requirements associated with clinical bioinformatics pipelines and computational infrastructure.See the publication here.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the clinical impact of bioinformatics in molecular diagnostics and precision medicine.
- Differentiate the knowledge domains and competencies outlined in the AMP Clinical Bioinformatician Body of Knowledge (BoK).
- Apply the BoK framework to workforce development, hiring, training, and competency assessment of clinical bioinformatics personnel.
- Recognize the regulatory, data security, and quality management requirements associated with clinical bioinformatics pipelines and computational infrastructure.
Speaker
Somak Roy, MD
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Moderator
Jason Merker, MD, PhD
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Duration: 1 Hour
Level of Instruction: Basic
Broadcast Date: August 12, 2026
Date Recorded: October 15, 2025
Planned and coordinated by the Clinical Practice Committee and Training and Education Committee
Continuing Education Credit Information
CME credit: 1.0
CMLE credit: 1.0
Last day to claim credit: March 20, 2029
Accreditation Statements
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP). The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The ASCP designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CMLE
This continuing medical laboratory education activity is recognized by the American Society for Clinical Pathology for 1.0 hours of CMLE credit. ASCP CMLE credit hours are acceptable for the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) Certification Maintenance Program (CMP). CMLE credit hours meet the continuing education requirements for the ASCP Board of Certification Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) and state relicensure requirements for laboratory personnel. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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