The Division of Medical Genetics in collaboration with ARUP Laboratories offers a two-year fellowship program (with the possibility of an extra year of research and case review) in clinical molecular genetics. This fellowship provides training for physicians and Ph.D. scientists focusing on laboratory testing for genetic mutations that underlie disease. Training includes: didactic lectures in clinical molecular genetics, rotations through genetics laboratories and clinics, performing molecular genetics testing, and active consultation on clinical problems related to these tests. Ongoing development of new assays and assay improvements incorporate a broad range of traditional and cutting-edge technologies; fellows participate in assay development and validation projects. Laboratory management and administrative responsibilities may also be assumed by the fellow, who is provided exposure to laboratory management.

This training program satisfies the requirements for the American Board of Medical Genetics examination in Clinical Molecular Genetics.

Requirements

Laboratory postdoctoral fellowship training programs in this specialty are accredited by the American Board of Medical Genetics and require a minimum of 24 months of training, with a significant amount of clinical interaction as related to human genetic abnormalities. Applicants must hold an M.D. or Ph.D. (or equivalent); the Ph.D. degree must be in genetics, molecular biology, or a related field within the biological sciences. Individuals with an M.D. or Ph.D. earned outside of the United States or Canada must have their degree reviewed by the ABMG Credentials Committee prior to entering this training program.

Stipend

Stipend is commensurate with year of postgraduate training.

Faculty

Pinar Bayrak-Toydemir, M.D., Ph.D.
Hunter Best, Ph.D.
Lorenzo D. Botto, M.D.
Arthur Brothman, Ph.D.
John Carey, M.D., M.P.H.
Patrice K. Held, Ph.D.
Elaine Lyon, Ph.D., Fellowship Program Co-Director
Rong Mao, M.D., Fellowship Program Co-Director
Marzia Pasquali, Ph.D.
Shashirekha Shetty, Ph.D.
Sarah South, Ph.D.
Jeffrey Swensen, Ph.D.
David H. Viskochil, M.D., Ph.D.
Jia Xu, M.D.

Current Fellows

Steven Dobrowolski, Ph.D.

Application

Application should be made before December 1 for positions beginning in July. Address inquiries to:

John Carey, M.D., M.P.H.
University of Utah Dept. of Pediatrics
Rm 2C412, 50 N. Medical Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
john.carey ~at~ hsc.utah.edu
(801) 587-7400

Diane Meyer
Program Coordinator
diane.meyer ~at~ hsc.utah.edu
(801) 585-3329

The University of Utah School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, disability or veteran's status.