American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics

The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) is an organization composed of biochemical, clinical, cytogenetic, medical and molecular geneticists, genetic counselors, and other health care professionals committed to the practice of medical genetics.[1][2]

Melanie J. Wells, MPH, CAE, was named CEO in April 2023[3] and stepped down in November 2025.[4] As of 2026, Melissa Forburger is the interim CEO.

History

The ACMG was founded in 1991 to represent doctoral-level practitioners and investigators of medical genetics.[2][5]

In 1993, ACMG publishes the first edition of the ACMG Standards and Guidelines for Clinical Genetic Laboratories.[2]

The first Annual Clinical Genetic Meeting is held in 1994. Next year, the College becomes a full member of the Council of Medical Specialty Societies.

ACMG has an Official Journal, Genetics in Medicine. The first issue was released in 1998.

In 2011, the organization's board of directors voted to change its name from the "American College of Medical Genetics" to "American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics".[6]

Mission statement

ACMG aims to develop clinical practice guidelines; laboratory services directories, databases, population screening guidelines and to establish uniform laboratory standards, quality assurance and proficiency testing.[7]

Ethical guidelines for pediatric genetic testing

ACMG and the American Academy of Pediatrics have jointly published guidelines in dealing with the ethical issues in pediatric genetic testing.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) | National Eye Institute". www.nei.nih.gov. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
  2. 1 2 3 Rimoin, David L. (2011-03-01). "The American College of Medical Genetics, the first 20 years". Genetics in Medicine. 13 (3): 179–187. doi:10.1097/GIM.0b013e31820f62b1. ISSN 1098-3600. PMID 21311339.
  3. ↑ "Melanie J. Wells, MPH, CAE, named CEO of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics". College of Public Health News. 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
  4. ↑ "ACMG Announces Upcoming CEO Transition in 2025". SpectrumHired. Retrieved 2026-04-14.
  5. ↑ "Societies and Organizations Serving Human Genetics and Genomics". ASHG. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
  6. ↑ National Genetics Organization Changes Name to Better Reflect Expansion of Field
  7. ↑ Official Mission Statement
  8. ↑ Technical report: ethical and policy issues in genetic testing and screening of children
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