Medical Genetics Residency

It is anticipated that residents who complete the Medical Genetics residency at Children’s Hospital will be fully competent to provide the highest level of subspecialty care in this field for patients.

Graduates will be prepared to provide not only detailed and non-directive genetic counseling, but expertise in the diagnosis and management of congenital, metabolic and other heritable disorders.

An additional third year of training as bench or clinical research is an option for those residents who desire to pursue an academic/research career. To this end, residents must demonstrate detailed understanding of the pathophysiology of genetic disorders, a dedication to scholarly research pursuits and fulfillment of the ACGME General Competencies as outlined below.

Our program is accredited by the ACGME Residency Review Committee in Medical Genetics. We participate in ERAS and the fellowship Match through NRMP.

We also have been approved for a four-year combined pediatrics/medical genetics residency program at our institution. For more information about the Pediatric residency portion of the four-year program, feel free to visit the Pediatric residency web page. Download a sample block diagram for more information about the rotation schedule. Interested applicants should apply through ERAS as well. Residents are selected for this program through the Main Match through NRMP.

What You Need to Know

Curriculum

Application & Selection

Fellowships

Contact

Curriculum

The primary location for resident training, including all required laboratory training, is Nationwide Children’s Hospital. However, the Adult and Cancer Genetics rotation is conducted at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and the Perinatal/Prenatal rotation is conducted through the Mount Carmel Health System. Residents are required to audit graduate level courses that include Foundations in Genetics and Current Technologies through The Ohio State University. As a part of Pediatric Genetics rotations, residents may be scheduled in multidisciplinary subspecialty clinics including but not limited to:

Cardiogenetics
Craniofacial (Cleft Lip and Palate)
Cystic Fibrosis
Deletion 22q Syndrome
Down Syndrome
Hemophilia/Thrombophilia
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Marfan Screening
Myelomeningocele
Williams Syndrome

Eligibility

For the two-year categorical Medical Genetics residency, completion of at least two years of a primary residency in an ACGME-accredited program is desired prior to entering a medical genetics residency.

Download the Genetics Residency Admission Criteria for more information about eligibility.

Please note that our institution requests a J1 visa for non-citizens.

Certification

Upon completion of the program, it is anticipated that resident trainees will qualify to sit for board certification by the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) in clinical genetics.

For further information regarding ABMG certification, please see the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) Website.

Application/Contact

Applicants applying to Genetics programs should submit their application through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application System) and should include the following:

CAF (Common application form)
CV
Three recommendation letters (chairman's letter is optional)
Dean's Letter
Medical School Transcripts
USMLE or COMLEX Scores (STEP 2 scores must be received by Feb. 10)
Personal Statement
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If applying to our combined Pediatrics-Medical Genetics program, you only need to submit one application to the combined program and we will share your application with pediatrics. You will receive email communication through ERAS from the program coordinator regarding your application status.

Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers a one-year Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship for geneticists pursuing training to be eligible for an ABMGG Medical Biochemical Genetics subspecialty.

Learn More About the Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship ›

Clinical Laboratory Fellowship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital also offers a two-year laboratory fellowship in Genetics and Genomics. This fellowship is in joint cooperation with The Ohio State University.

Learn More About the Clinical Laboratory Fellowship ›