The Division of Medical Genetics in collaboration with ARUP Laboratories offers a two-year fellowship program (with the possibility of an additional year of research) in clinical cytogenetics. This fellowship involves the processing and analysis of the chromosomes of various types of samples with the express purpose of detecting and interpreting chromosomal abnormalities. Fellows who train for certification in clinical cytogenetics will participate in all aspects of sample preparation, analysis, and reporting, with more than enough opportunities to acquire cases for their logbook. Fellows will be responsible for quarterly chromosome rounds held within the division to enhance their teaching skills and encourage publication of highly interesting cases. Fellows will also develop an individualized research project based on the ongoing research and development activities within the laboratory, which will be primarily translational in scope and will likely involve collaborations within our Division of Medical Genetics and within ARUP Laboratories.

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

Requirements

Applicants must hold an M.D. or Ph.D. (or equivalent); the Ph.D. degree must be in genetics 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., Fellowship Program Co-Director
John Carey, M.D., M.P.H.
Patrice K. Held, Ph.D.
Elaine Lyon, Ph.D.
Rong Mao, M.D.
Marzia Pasquali, Ph.D.
Shashirekha Shetty, Ph.D.
Sarah South, Ph.D., Fellowship Program Co-Director
Jeffrey Swensen, Ph.D.
David H. Viskochil, M.D., Ph.D.
Jia Xu, M.D.

Current Fellows

Naseem Uddin, M.D.
Reha Toydemir, M.D., Ph.D.

Application

Application should be made before December 1 for positions beginning in July. Address inquires 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.