Program Overview

Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency Program

The Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency Program is a categorical genetics training program that recruits two or three residents each year.

Program Overview

Residents are required to complete two years of training in genetics to be eligible for ABMGG certification in clinical genetics. Within the two-year training period, it is expected that six months of research work will be completed. On a case-by-case basis, a third year in the program is recommended for further research work.

Clinical Training

As the home of the largest clinical genetics program in the country, the program offers residents exceptional clinical training opportunities. The 18 months of clinical rotations are divided between rotations on the inpatient consultation service, outpatient general adult and pediatric clinics, subspecialty clinics, and the diagnostic laboratory, as well as attending conferences and didactic teaching sessions.

Curriculum

The program includes a didactic curriculum that covers various aspects of medical genetics and genomics.

Admissions

The program has specific admissions requirements and processes.

Benefits

The program offers various benefits to its residents.

Education

The program is part of the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine, which also offers other educational programs, including:

• M.D. Program
• Ph.D. Programs
• Doctor of Nurse Practice (Anesthesia)
• Genetic Counseling Program
• P.A. Program
• Orthotics & Prosthetics Program
• Baccalaureate/M.D. Programs
• Dual Degree Programs

Research

The program is involved in various research areas, including:

• Academic Centers
• Departments
• Faculty Labs
• Research Centers
• Strategic Research Center

Community

The program is part of the larger community at Baylor College of Medicine, which includes:

• Healthcare Outreach
• Education Outreach
• Global Programs
• Community Events

About

The program is part of Baylor College of Medicine, which has:

• Academic Centers
• Administrative Offices
• Affiliates
• Leadership
• Giving
• Alumni