The OHSU Medical Genetics and Genomics/Pediatrics Combined Residency training is completed at OHSU and Shriners Children’s Portland. Trainees spend their first full year as residents in Pediatrics and their second through fourth years as residents in both Medical Genetics and Pediatrics, consisting of 24 months of clinical medical genetics training and 24 months of pediatrics training, which provides exceptional breadth and depth of clinical experience.  During the Medical Genetics training experience a broad range of diagnoses is encountered encompassing the prenatal, metabolic, pediatric, adult, cancer, and cardio genetics clinics.  Some of the diagnoses commonly seen by residents in the program include: Chromosome abnormalities, malformation syndromes, inborn errors of metabolism, single gene disorders, disorders with complex inheritance, cancer pre-dispositions, musculoskeletal abnormalities, and neurological pre-symptomatic genetic conditions. Trainees who have successfully completed this residency program are eligible for examination leading to board certifications in General Pediatrics through the ABP and in Clinical Genetics through the ABMGG. We expect this new program addition to be available for applicants AY 2027-2028, pending ACGME accreditation.

Dr. Caleb Rogers is the Program Director and Dr. Megan Aylor is the Associate Program Director of the combined residency training.

Mission Statement

The mission of the OHSU Medical Genetics and Genomics/Pediatrics Residency is to develop physician leaders in pediatrics and medical genetics who provide equitable, high-quality care, advance scientific discovery, and advocate for children and families affected by genetic conditions. We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment that promotes advocacy, wellbeing, and innovation through lifelong learning, research, and discovery. 

Program aims

1. Deliver outstanding clinical training through progressive autonomy in both outpatient and inpatient settings, ensuring competence in the care of pediatric and adult patients with genetic conditions. 

2. Promote a program and department culture that values collaboration, cultural humility, and respect for all individuals; where residents feel supported, empowered, and valued as part of an interdisciplinary team; and that supports physician wellness by prioritizing personal well-being, work-life balance, and a strong sense of community. 

3. Provide a rich educational experience encompassing clinical reasoning, genomics, basic science, advocacy, and quality improvement. 

4. Develop future leaders in pediatrics and medical genetics, prepared to drive innovation and lead systems-level change in clinical care, research, and education by preparing residents to recognize and address healthcare disparities and champion the needs of children and families at local, regional, and national levels. 

5. Inspire lifelong learning and discovery by building a strong foundation in clinical and basic science research, and by encouraging curiosity, scholarship, and innovation. 

The Pediatric Residency Training Program is led by Program Director Megan Aylor, M.D. and Associate Program Directors Dr. Sarah Green, Dr. Devlynne “Sasha” Ondusko, and Dr.  Beth Torwekar. Information about the Pediatric Residency Training can be found at https://www.ohsu.edu/doernbecher/pediatric-residency-program.   

Contact us

For further information/inquiries regarding the OHSU Medical Genetics/Pediatrics Residency Program please contact the MGG Residency Program Coordinator or call us at 503 494-7703.