Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship

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Overview

The University of Michigan offers a two-year fellowship in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (LGG), accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), which leads to eligibility for certification by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG). The curriculum is designed to provide fellows with comprehensive training in both cytogenetics and molecular genetics, ultimately preparing them for independent practice.

The training takes place in the Division of Diagnostics Genetics and Genomics (DGG) in the Department of Pathology. Fellows rotate at Clinical Cytogenetics Laboratory, Molecular Genetics Laboratory, and Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory to gain experience in performing and interpreting cytogenetic and molecular tests in both germline and oncology cases. During each rotation, fellows work with well-trained lab staff and are mentored by qualified laboratory geneticists. Training includes new test validation, troubleshooting technical issues, results interpretation, report writing, and communication with laboratory teams and ordering providers, especially when handling challenging cases.

Didactic training is provided through formal coursework, case conferences, seminars, and journal clubs.  Fellows complete courses including Pediatric Genetics Didactics and Medical Genetics (HG650, HG651). Fellows also participate in a variety of weekly and monthly didactic curriculum or other education activities throughout the two-year training including Medical Genetics Grand Rounds, Pediatric Genetics Journal Club, Pediatric Genetics Post-Clinical Case Review, Leukemia Tumor Board Case Review, and Molecular Conference.

 

Program Mission:

To graduate leaders in clinical laboratory genetics and genomics who can direct and interpret both clinical cytogenetic and molecular genetic analyses in a broad range of genetic disorders, including both inherited and acquired conditions

 

Program Aims:

  • Develop skilled clinical laboratory geneticists who seek lifelong learning and scholarship to improve the health of patients and their families.
  • Provide exemplary clinical genetic testing that is safe, and patient centered.
  • Nurture compassionate clinical laboratory geneticists.
  • Promote an environment that emphasizes a trainee’s initiatives and wellness.

 

Requirements:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in either Genetics or a related field. We are not able to consider applicants with a MD, DO, or equivalent degrees from foreign countries. All individuals with a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) earned outside of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico who are considering ABMGG certification must submit their credentials for review.  The review will determine the equivalency of the doctoral degree and eligibility requirements to sit for ABMGG certification.  Please use this link to review the necessary steps to obtain this review. We are not able to sponsor H1 visas.

 

Stipends:

Salary is commensurate with the current House Officer year one and year two salary schedule at the University of Michigan.

 

Applications:

The LGG program accepts one candidate every other year. The next LGG fellowship opportunity begins July 1, 2027. Please check back later for details about the application dates and more information. Application materials should include the following:

  1. Letter of Interest or a Personal Statement
  2. Current Curriculum Vitae
  3. Provide a list of your letter writers including names and email addresses
  4. Three Letters of Recommendation addressed to Dr. Aiko Otsubo. Letters should be sent directly from letter writers to Britney Doulos:  doulosb@med.umich.edu
  5. Foreign Credential Review should be completed prior to submitting an application and should be included in the application documents.
  6. Completed applications should be sent to Britney Doulos: doulosb@med.umich.edu

 

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Please feel free to also visit the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics website and the Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Program Requirements from the ACGME.