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Medical Biochemical Genetics Residency ProgramWilliam A. Gahl, M.D., Ph.D., DirectorOverviewThe National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) offers a one-year residency program in Medical Biochemical Genetics that trains highly motivated physicians to diagnose, manage and counsel patients with metabolic genetic disorders. The NHGRI program is unparalleled in several respects. It exposes students to rare genetic disorders that might not be seen in a more typical biochemical genetics program; it is one of the few programs that emphasizes clinical research, and it grants access to the vast resources at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and at other, highly ranked medical institutions in the national capitol area. The NIH sponsor of the program is the National Human Genome Research Institute. Other participating institutions include Children's National Medical Center (CNMC), Washington D.C. and the University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore, Md. Top of page Eligibility CriteriaCandidates must have an M.D. degree and have completed an accredited U.S. residency training program in clinical genetics, be board eligible or board certified in clinical genetics and have a valid, unrestricted U.S. license. Top of page Structure of the Training ProgramThree months of rotations will be at the NIH, three months at Children's National Medical Center, one month in a biochemical genetics laboratory, two weeks at the Maryland Newborn Screening Laboratory, one month of clinical research at NIH and three and a half months of clinical electives at either NIH, CNMC, University of Maryland specialty clinics, or Kennedy-Krieger Institute. Although this is a one-year program, most candidates will want to spend 2 to 3 years acquiring skills in the care and clinical research of patients with metabolic disorders. Top of page Metropolitan Area Genetics RotationsChildren's National Medical Center (CNMC) (required): During this rotation fellows have both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities. They function as genetics consultants for CNMC patients and are involved in the medical management of patients with metabolic disorders. They diagnose, manage and counsel outpatients and participate in the metabolic specialty clinic weekly. Top of page Maryland Newborn Screening LaboratoryThis rotation will introduce the fellow to the state NBS testing and techniques, as well as many nutritional management protocols for newly diagnosed infants with metabolic disorders. Counseling skills will be improved by teaching referring physicians and parents about positive test results and dietary therapies. Top of page Lectures, Courses and SeminarsThe residency program includes many lectures, courses and seminars. Among them are a journal club and seminars in genetic topics. The course Inborn Errors in Metabolism, a one semester course, is required for all trainees. Top of page Program Faculty and Research Interests
Top of page How to ApplySend a letter of interest, a CV, three letters of reference, United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores and a transcript to:William A. Gahl, M.D., Ph.D. Top of page Last Updated: November 20, 2008 |
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