Clinical Cytogenetics Fellowship
The two-year Clinical Cytogenetics Fellowship in the Department of Pathology is fully accredited by the American Board of Medical Genetics with formal affiliation, as required, with the Clinical Medical Genetics Residency Program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
Prerequisite Training/Selection Criteria
Candidates with a medical degree (M.D.) must have successfully completed requirements for board eligibility in a residency of their choice and also be eligible for a Texas institutional permit. The candidates with a Ph.D. must have obtained their doctoral degree in the field of genetics, human genetics, or a related field, as approved by the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG). Additional selection criteria include consideration of the candidate’s career goals and any other prior training, research, or practice experience.
Fellowship Goals and Objectives
The goal of the Clinical Cytogenetics Fellowship Program to is to train candidates to become excellent clinical cytogeneticists. To this end, it is our objective to provide candidates with comprehensive academic and practical training in the following areas: laboratory methodology; interpretation and correlation of clinical cytogenetic findings; communication of cytogenetic results to clinicians, counselors, and patients; and issues of laboratory management, operation, administration, and accreditation.
Stipends
Support will be commensurate with the applicant's level of training.