Johns Hopkins University Program
Medical genetics and genomics - Baltimore, MD | ACGME Code: 1302321043
The Johns Hopkins University Medical Genetics residency and fellowship programs offer ACGME-accredited training in medical genetics. They provide categorical medical genetics residency and combined residencies in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Reproductive Endocrinology, as well as a fellowship in Medical Biochemical Genetics.
The categorical medical genetics residency is a three-year program for physicians who have completed two or more years of an ACGME primary care residency. It includes 18 months of clinical genetics training and 18 months of mentored research training. Graduates are eligible for certification by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) in clinical genetics.
The combined Pediatrics and Medical Genetics residency is a four-year program structured according to ABP and ABMGG requirements. It integrates Pediatrics and Medical Genetics training, with opportunities for mentored research training in pediatric genetics. Graduates are eligible for certification by both the ABP and ABMGG.
The combined Internal Medicine and Medical Genetics residency is a four-year program structured according to ABIM and ABMGG requirements. It integrates Internal Medicine and Medical Genetics training, with mentored research opportunities. Graduates are eligible for certification by the ABIM and ABMGG.
The combined Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship and Medical Genetics Residency is a four-year program for physicians who have completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. It combines MFM fellowship with Medical Genetics training, fulfilling board requirements for both specialties, leading to certification by ABOG and ABMGG.
The combined Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship and Medical Genetics Residency is a unique four-year program for physicians with an accredited OB/GYN residency. It integrates REI fellowship with Medical Genetics training, fulfilling board requirements for both specialties, leading to certifications by ABOG and ABMGG.
The Fellowship in Medical Biochemical Genetics is a one-year program for physicians who have completed an ACGME clinical genetics residency. It offers advanced training in clinical care and research in biochemical genetics and inborn errors of metabolism, leading to certification by the ABMGG in Medical Biochemical Genetics.
Residents in these programs have opportunities for individualized clinical rotations, core clinical genetics training, extensive genetic clinic rotations, didactic teaching, educational courses, and mentored research training in genetics. They will also participate in quality improvement and scholarly activities during their training.
Residents are encouraged to develop specialized areas of expertise through themed genetics rotations and have the opportunity to become Genetics Residents as Teacher (GREAT) to enhance their teaching skills.
For application eligibility, information is available on the program's website, including requirements about previous training, eligibility for NIH funding, ECFMG Certificate for international graduates, and licensing in the State of Maryland if necessary. The program participates in ERAS and NRMP for matching. Application materials, deadlines, and review processes are detailed on the website.
Overall, the Johns Hopkins Medical Genetics residency and fellowship programs provide comprehensive training opportunities for physicians interested in pursuing a career in medical genetics and genomics.
Web Sources
- Clinical Genetics Residencies and Fellowships | Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Categorical Medical Genetics Program | Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Individualized Clinical Genetics Training Opportunities | Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Mentored Basic and Clinical Research Training in Medical Genetics | Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Genetics Residents as Teacher (GReaT) | Johns Hopkins Medicine
- How to Apply to a Residency Program | Johns Hopkins Medicine
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