Within the adoption community, DNA testing is often completed in hopes of better understanding an adoptee’s medical situation to compensate for a lack of family medical history. It can also be used as a tool for search and reunion. In addition, the ease with which individuals can complete a DNA test has led to a rapid rise across the country. However, many adoptees do not understand the implications of DNA testing and the potential for risks and consequences that can follow. This panel provides the adoption community with guidance and discusses practices to ensure adoptees and their families are equipped to make this decision with long- and short-term consequences in mind.

Elaine E. Schulte, MD, MPH, BCC – Medical Director, Adoption Program at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore – Einstein College of Medicine
Thomas May, PhD – Floyd and Judy Rogers Endowed Professor, Washington State University Vancouver, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Judith K. Eckerle, MD, FAAP – Adolescent Health Director, Adoption Medicine Clinic at the University of Minnesota; Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics; Faculty, Center for Neurobehavioral Development Clinic; Faculty, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health

Course length: 60 minutes
Certificate type: This course offers an attendance certificate

Recorded 11/2/2022

PLEASE NOTE - This course does not provide continuing education credits. To receive social work CEs, please complete the course developed for professionals instead: Genetic Testing and Adoption: Clinical Panel Discussion (for Professionals)