Program Curriculum

Clinical Genetics Responsibilities

Perform literature searches, dictations, counseling letters & follow-ups on assigned cases. (see schedule for specifics)

• Adult Genetics Clinics, including Adult Genetics, Cancer Clinics & Neurology Clinics
• CDRC Genetic and Birth Defect Clinic
  
• CDRC Metabolic Clinic
• Perinatal Center
• Shriners Hospital Neuromuscular Clinic & Skeletal Dysplasia Clinic

Laboratory Exposure

• Cytogenetics Laboratory
• Molecular Diagnostic Center
• Biochemical Genetics Laboratory

Consult Service

• 12 months per year

Conferences

• Departmental Journal Club & Departmental Seminar
• Genetics Grand Rounds
• Genetics Clinic Conferences
• Opportunity to attend one National Genetics Meeting per year

Classes/Courses

• Essentials of Medical Genetics
• Eukaryotic Genetics
• Mechanisms of Disease
• Optional Opportunity for Clinical Research Training

Research or Special Focus Projects

• Three months per year    
• Additional research years an option

Expectations

• Present Grand Rounds—minimum twice a year
• Develop and execute a research project under mentorship of departmental faculty and present at a Wednesday Departmental Seminar