Top 30 teratogens to know for board exams

This video covers the 30 most important teratogens to know for board exams (ABGC and ABMGG). We discuss the effects on the fetus and include mnemonics to help you remember these associations for exams. This video is intended for genetic counselors and clinical genetics trainees who are preparing for their board exams. The video includes a discussion of the following topics: Principles of teratogenesis – these include timing, dose-response, & polygenic susceptibility Teratogens within several broad categories: Medications – ACE inhibitors, warfarin, isotretinoin, valproate, and more Recreational substances – Alcohol, tobacco, cocaine Maternal infections (TORCHES) – Toxoplasmosis, rubella, CMV, HSV, syphilis Maternal illnesses (non-infectious) – Diabetes, obesity, hyperthermia Timestamps 0:00 Principles of teratogenesis 1:52 Medications 12:18 Recreational substances 14:47 Maternal infections 19:33 Maternal illness 22:53 Other teratogens Support our rare disease education efforts by subscribing to the StudyRare newsletter for monthly board-style questions: https://studyrare.substack.com/ You can also support this channel by following StudyRare on LinkedIn or buying us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/studyrare Learn more about our work at https://www.studyrare.com Thank you! Daniel #geneticcounseling #genetics #boardexam