Duration
The training program is 2 full years in duration.
Prerequisite Training/Selection Criteria
Candidates with an M.D. degree must have successfully completed requirements for board eligibility in a residency of their choice and also be eligible for a Texas institutional permit. The candidates with a Ph.D. degree must have obtained their doctoral degree in the field of genetics, human genetics or a related field, as approved by the ABMG. Additional selection criteria include consideration of the candidate’s career goals and any other prior training, research, or practice experience.
Goals and Objectives for Training
The goal of the program to is to train candidates to become excellent clinical cytogeneticists. To this end, it is our objective to provide candidates with comprehensive academic and practical training in the following areas: laboratory methodology; interpretation and correlation of clinical cytogenetic findings; communication of cytogenetic results to clinicians, counselors, and patients; issues of laboratory management, operation, administration, and accreditation.
Program Certifications
Fully accredited by the American Board of Medical Genetics with formal affiliation, as required, with the Clinical Medical Genetics Residency Program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
Stipends
Support will be commensurate with the applicant's level of training.
Applications and inquiries should be addressed to:
Carlos Tirado, Ph.D.
Director Clinical Cytogenetics Fellowship Program
Cytogenetics Laboratory, Department of Pathology
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
2110 Research Row, Suite #110
Dallas, Texas 75235-8840
Phone: 214-645-7000
FAX: 214-645-7001
E-mail: carlos1.tirado@utsouthwestern.edu
Alternate Program Contact: CARMENCITA.ORDU@utsouthwestern.edu
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