Free Genetics CME Courses

Genetics is reshaping the future of medicine. With the rise of personalized treatment approaches, genetic testing, and genomic-informed therapies, clinicians across all specialties are increasingly expected to understand the role of genetics in diagnosis, disease risk assessment, and therapeutic decision-making. FreeCME offers a growing library of free online genetics CME courses to help healthcare professionals stay current in this rapidly advancing field—offering practical, up-to-date education that supports better clinical outcomes and informed patient care.

Each course is developed in collaboration with accredited CME providers, ensuring that all content reflects the latest research, clinical guidelines, and ethical considerations in genetics and genomics. Whether you're evaluating a patient with a suspected hereditary cancer syndrome, discussing pharmacogenomics in medication management, or helping families understand genetic screening results, our CME activities provide the essential knowledge you need—at no cost.

The courses are delivered in a flexible, online, on-demand format, making it easy to complete them at your convenience. You can learn at your own pace and download your CME or CE certificate immediately after completing the course and a brief assessment—helping you meet your licensure, certification, or continuing education requirements without disrupting your clinical schedule.

The FreeCME genetics curriculum covers a broad range of timely and clinically relevant topics, including:

• Fundamentals of human genetics and genomics, including Mendelian inheritance, genetic variation, and gene expression

• Genetic screening and testing, such as prenatal testing, carrier screening, and diagnostic genetic panels

• Hereditary cancer syndromes, including BRCA1/2, Lynch syndrome, and genetic risk assessment tools

• Pharmacogenomics, helping clinicians tailor drug therapy based on genetic profiles

• Genetics of rare and undiagnosed diseases, including emerging tools for genomic sequencing and interpretation

• Ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of genetic testing and counseling

• Applications of precision medicine in oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, and beyond

These courses are especially valuable for primary care providers, medical geneticists, genetic counselors, oncologists, endocrinologists, OB/GYNs, and other specialists who integrate genetic considerations into diagnosis and treatment planning. Many of our offerings align with evolving guidelines from leading organizations such as the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).