The Dawning Era of Personalized Medicine Exposes a Gap in Medical Education

As personal genetic information becomes an increasingly frequent component of the patient medical record, it is crucial that medical students be trained to use and interpret this information appropriately and responsibly.Here, I argue the need for medical education reform that equips physicians with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to practice personalized medicine. The Era of Personalized MedicineThe Student Forum is for medical students to give their perspective on any topic related to health or medicine.