Program Overview

Department of Genetic Medicine

The Department of Genetic Medicine offers various programs and training opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing a career in genetic medicine.

Graduate Programs & Training

The department provides several graduate programs and training opportunities, including:

• Human Genetics and Genomics Graduate Program
• Clinical Genetics Residency Program
• Research Postdoctoral Fellows
• Medical Student Opportunities
• The McKusick Short Course
• Genetic Counseling Research Fellowship
• Genetic Assistant Training Program
• Genetic Counseling Internship
• Other Educational Opportunities

Human Genetics and Genomics Graduate Program

The Human Genetics and Genomics Graduate Program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in human genetics and genomics. The program includes:

• Overview
• Program
• Curriculum
• Facilities
• Faculty Preceptors
• Our Students
• The Decision Process

Clinical Genetics Residency Program

The Clinical Genetics Residency Program is a comprehensive training program that prepares residents for a career in clinical genetics. The program includes:

• Overview
• Program Information
• Residency Programs
• Elective Rotation

Program Information

The program information includes:

• Overview
• Administration
• Our Team
• Residents and Fellows

Residency Programs

The residency programs offered include:

• Categorical Medical Genetics Program
• Combined Pediatrics and Medical Genetics
• Combined Internal Medicine and Medical Genetics
• Combined Maternal Fetal Medicine and Medical Genetics
• Combined Reproductive Endocrinology and Medical Genetics
• Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship

Categorical Medical Genetics Program

The Categorical Medical Genetics Program is a comprehensive training program that provides residents with individualized clinical genetics training opportunities. The program includes:

• Overview
• Individualized Clinical Genetics Training Opportunities
• Mentored Training
• Residents as Teachers
• How to Apply

Research Postdoctoral Fellows

The Research Postdoctoral Fellows program is designed to provide postdoctoral fellows with research training in clinical biochemical genetics, laboratory genetics, and genomics. The program includes:

• Overview
• Clinical Biochemical Genetics
• Laboratory Genetics and Genomics
• Apply

Medical Student Opportunities

The Medical Student Opportunities program is designed to provide medical students with research and clinical training in genetic medicine. The program includes:

• Overview
• Apply

Genetic Assistant Training Program

The Genetic Assistant Training Program is an instructional program designed for learners considering a career as a genetic assistant. The program includes two 10-week instructor-led courses and is open to students interested in a genetic assistant career and employers looking to enroll new hires in the genetic assistant field.