University of Chicago/Northwestern University Program
Medical genetics and genomics - Chicago, IL | ACGME Code: 1301621057
The Medical Genetics & Genomics Program at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is a two-year ACGME-accredited categorical residency program. It is designed to prepare physicians for board certification in medical genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics. The program aims to train physicians to be independent clinical geneticists who are proficient in providing comprehensive medical genetics services, capable of initiating and collaborating in basic and applied research activities, effective in teaching and communicating their expertise to others, and equipped to lead within the medical genetics and genomics community.
Graduates of the program will have expertise across a wide variety of genetic disorders and will be prepared to pursue careers in academia, public health, advocacy, and industry. Trainees will work in multidisciplinary teams that include genetic counselors, advanced practice providers, dieticians, and social workers. The majority of the training will take place at the top-ranked Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital.
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