This course will provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of the ever increasing role of genetics in the practice of pulmonary medicine. Regardless of background, attendees will come away from this course with a solid understanding of the basic principles of clinical genetics; they will understand when to suspect genetic disease in patients with lung disease and will be able to determine if testing in these patients is warranted; they will learn how to interpret genetic test results, and determine when further investigations are required. The course will conclude with an interactive case-based session.