UPMC Medical Education Program
Laboratory genetics and genomics (Medical Related Specialty) - Pittsburgh, PA | ACGME Code: M024100002
The UPMC Medical Education Program offers a Pediatrics-Medical Genetics Program in collaboration with the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG). This program allows applicants to fulfill the training requirements for certification in pediatrics and medical genetics and genomics by completing four years of combined training. Both the ABP and the ABMGG must approve the training programs prospectively.
The UPMC Pediatrics-Medical Genetics Program is part of approved training programs across various states, with dedicated program directors. The program emphasizes a comprehensive approach to training in both Pediatrics and Medical Genetics and Genomics.
For more detailed guidelines and the combined residency training program application form, applicants are encouraged to download the information provided on the UPMC Medical Education Program website. It is important to note that the program had required five years of training until 2014.
Individuals interested in pursuing combined training in Pediatrics and Medical Genetics and Genomics are advised to review the specific details mentioned on the UPMC Medical Education Program website for further guidance.
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