Mass General Brigham Program
Medical genetics and genomics/Maternal-fetal medicine (components individually accredited) - Boston, MA | ACGME Code: 7542400001
The Mass General Brigham Program offers a Combined Residency in Genetics and Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital. This program addresses the need for physicians well-versed in both medicine and genetics to translate the information from the Human Genome Project into health benefits.
The primary goal of the program is to train physicians and physician-scientists who will become leaders in genomics. The Internal Medicine training component mainly takes place at Brigham and Women's Hospital while the Medical Genetics training utilizes the clinical expertise across the Mass General Brigham System and Harvard-affiliated Hospitals.
Key features of the program include integrating genetics training into Internal Medicine Residency starting in PGY2, focusing on genetic diseases relevant to internists, and offering flexibility for residents to pursue additional electives or post-doctoral research in the genetic basis of disease.
During the five-year training program, residents alternate between Internal Medicine and Genetics rotations, engage in an Advanced Human Genetics course, and participate in a Longitudinal Genetics Clinic. The structure includes clinical electives and research opportunities in the final years of training.
Overall, the Combined Residency in Genetics and Medicine at Mass General Brigham Program provides a comprehensive training experience for future leaders in genomics and those interested in combining internal medicine with genetics.
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