Specialty Designation
Residency
Specialty Description
Laboratory genetics and genomics is a laboratory-based discipline of medical genetics and genomics that focuses on analysis and interpretation of, and communication of results from, assays that identify constitutional/germline and somatic/acquired genetic changes underlying human disease. These include chromosomal aneuploidies, genomic copy number variations, chromosomal rearrangements, changes in DNA sequence, DNA methylation and gene expression.
Number of accredited programs
39
Length of accredited training
Minimum number of prior years required
Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion
Yes
Average number of PY1 interviews
5.80
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
4.00
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
4.00
Total number of active residents/fellows
Average number of residents/fellows
1.20
Average percent female
66.60
Average percent international medical graduates
83.30
Average number of full-time physician faculty
11.30
Average number of part-time physician faculty
0.40
Average percent female full-time physician faculty
62.30
Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow
1.90
Average hours on duty per week
44.00
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
6.00
Specialty Overview
Laboratory genetics and genomics programs provide post-doctoral education in the technical skills and the knowledge necessary to perform and interpret results that impact the diagnosis and management of human genetic diseases. Upon successful completion of such a program, these specialists can function as laboratory directors or technical supervisors of clinical laboratories, and as clinical consultants in the management of patients with a broad range of somatic or inherited disorders.
Average first year non physician
5.00
Average full-time non-physician
4.46
Average part-time non-physician
0.31
Average pgy positions
2.00
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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00