Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
Medical genetics and genomics - Nashville, TN | ACGME Code: 1304721033
The Clinical Medical Genetics Residency Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a two-year ACGME-accredited program within the Department of Pediatrics. The program aims to train geneticists to excel in the genomics era as academic physicians or clinical geneticists, providing diverse opportunities and experiences. Residents have access to campus-wide research opportunities and mentoring to help them identify and excel in research endeavors.
The comprehensive training program covers all aspects of the field, including diagnostic workup, therapeutic strategies, counseling, and education from prenatal to adulthood. Residents work closely with board-certified geneticists, molecular and cytogeneticists, dieticians, nurses, and social workers, as well as collaborating with various specialists like neurologists, psychologists, oncologists, and obstetricians.
Applicants should have completed a residency in another specialty before applying to the program. They are required to complete two years of training in genetics to be eligible for ABMGG certification in clinical genetics, with an expected six months dedicated to research work during the training period.
In terms of clinical curriculum, residents experience rotations in inpatient consultation service, outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary clinics, and the diagnostic laboratory over 18 months. Vanderbilt leads in many genetic areas, offering opportunities for residents to engage with specialized teams of interest through electives and research time.
For application, candidates are encouraged to use the National Residency Match Program (NRMP) and submit applications through the AAMC Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Requirements for ERAS include an ERAS CV, three letters of reference (one from the current residency program director), personal statement, official medical school transcript, and USMLE scores. International graduates must meet additional criteria, including attending an ACGME-accredited United States primary residency program for at least two years.
For further queries about the program or application process, applicants can contact the Program Coordinator, Samantha Kisiel, via email at [email protected].
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