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Overview
The Division of Pediatric Genetics, Metabolism and Genomic Medicine provides service in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of birth defects, structural abnormalities, inherited diseases, chromosomal abnormalities and intellectual disability. Pediatric genetics also cares for children with inborn errors of metabolism, including children diagnosed through newborn screening. Services include an evaluation to identify genetic diseases, molecular diagnostics, biochemical analyses, and genetic counseling.
The University of Michigan offers highly competitive salaries and tremendous benefits to our residents/fellows. An overview of salary, benefits and employment eligibility is available on the GME Office website, under Prospective Residents/Fellows.
Genetics faculty at Michigan Medicine discuss the program:
Michigan Medicine Medical Genetics Alumni Perspectives:
Michigan Medicine Medical Genetics Alumni Perspectives
Medical Genetics Residency Program
Clinical Genetics training is offered through the 2 year Medical Genetics Residency Program or the Combined Pediatrics/Medical Genetics 4 year program. Both training programs are ACGME-accredited and are based in the Department of Pediatrics. Each program utilizes the combined clinical genetics services, basic science research and education programs of six Medical School departments. The primary goals are Board Certification in Medical Genetics and preparation for an academic career in medical genetics. The program is under the direction of Catherine Keegan M.D., Ph.D. [email protected].
Program Mission
To graduate leaders in medical genetics and genomics who will make a difference in the lives of children and adults with genetic and biochemical diseases.
Program Aims
- Develop skilled medical geneticists who seek lifelong learning and scholarship to improve the health of their patients and families
- Provide exemplary patient care in all disciplines that is safe and patient centered
- Train medical geneticists who are enthusiastic and engaged educators
- Encourage diversity in perspectives and backgrounds
- Nurture compassionate medical geneticists who find joy throughout their careers
- Promote an environment that emphasizes resident initiatives and wellness
Watch Michigan Medicine Medical Genetics Resident Perspectives
Clinical Training
Patient care activities in Medical Genetics occur in the Departments of Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Neurology, and Obstetrics and Gynecology. The clinical training includes inpatient and outpatient prenatal, pediatric and adult patient care, as well as laboratory experiences in biochemical, cytogenetic, and molecular genetics. Formal genetics didactic sessions and seminars augment the clinical training and promote preparation for an academic career.
For Board Certification requirements see American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics www.abmgg.org.
Research Opportunities
Research time is allotted to pursue clinical or basic science research projects or other scholarly activity. The University of Michigan has a long and distinguished tradition in the field of human genetics, and outstanding research opportunities are available through training program faculty as well as faculty in basic science departments, such as Human Genetics.
Eligibility and Selection
For the 2-year Medical Genetics residency, individuals with MD, DO, or MD/PhD degree(s) who have completed a minimum of two years in an ACGME-accredited residency program in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, or Obstetrics and Gynecology who wish to pursue Medical Genetics training are encouraged to apply. For applicants to the 4-year Combined Pediatrics/Medical Genetics Training Program, please see Application Requirements for the Pediatrics Residency Program. International medical graduates or trainees applying to either the 2-year or 4-year program should seek credentials verification and evaluation by the ABMGG. While prior research experience is encouraged, it is not required to be considered for the training program. Applications to the Medical Genetics Residency Program must be submitted through the National Resident Matching Program ERAS system.
Medical Genetics Fellowship Programs
Medical Biochemical Genetics
Fellowship training leading to ABMGG Board Certification in Medical Biochemical Genetics is currently offered. The one-year training program is ACGME-accredited. The educational experience includes clinical care of patients with inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs), laboratory training in the MMGL Biochemical Genetics Laboratory, and didactic teaching in Biochemical Genetics. Fellows will rotate between inpatient and outpatient settings and will spend one month in the Biochemical Genetics laboratory, which includes an optional one-week rotation in the State of Michigan (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services) Newborn Screening Lab. They will learn both acute and chronic management of patients with a broad range of IEMs, including enzyme replacement therapies and organ transplantation. They will be involved in newborn screening follow-up of patients with metabolic disorders.
Application materials should include the following:
- Current curriculum vitae
- Personal statement describing why you wish to pursue training in Medical Biochemical Genetics
- USMLE scores (Step 1, Step 2 CK and CS, Step 3)
- 3 Letters of Recommendation (one from Medical Genetics Residency Program Director)
Application materials should be sent to Dr. Amanda Pritchard ([email protected]), the Program Director, and Dr. Elizabeth Ames ([email protected]), the Associate Program Director. Program coordinators are Jill Cahill ([email protected]) and Nicole Schwartz ([email protected]).
Laboratory Genetics and Genomics
Fellowship training leading to ABMGG Board Certification in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics is currently offered. The two-year training program is ACGME-accredited. The educational experience includes clinical laboratory training in the Molecular Genetics Laboratory of the Michigan Medical Genetics laboratories (http://mmgl.med.umich.edu) and in the Michigan Cytogenetics laboratory (https://www.pathology.med.umich.edu/cutting-manual/cytogenetics), and didactic teaching in Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics. Fellows will rotate between the Molecular Genetics laboratory and the Cytogenetics laboratory.
Applicants who have neither a M.D. nor a D.O. degree may be considered for Laboratory Genetics and Genomics training if they have a Ph.D. Applications will be accepted for the 2025 start date in July of 2024.
Application materials should include the following:
- Current curriculum vitae
- Personal statement describing why you wish to pursue training in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics
- Three Letters of Recommendation
Application materials should be sent to Dr. Lina Shao, PhD ([email protected]) the Program Director.
Please feel free to also visit the American College of Medical Genetics website.
