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Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship
The U-M Medical School Department of Pediatrics Division of Pediatric Genetics, Metabolism, and Genomic Medicine offers a one-year, ACGME-accredited program in Medical Biochemical Genetics.
Fellowship training leading to ABMGG Board Certification in Medical Biochemical Genetics is currently offered.
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Program Overview
We offer unique training and research opportunities to help you advance your career. With competitive salaries, personalized mentorship, and access to one of the top research enterprises in the U.S., our program is designed to create leaders in the field of medical biochemical genetics.
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How to Apply
Application materials should include the following:
- Current curriculum vitae
- Personal statement describing why you wish to pursue training in Medical Biochemical Genetics
- USMLE scores (Step 1, Step 2 CK and CS, Step 3)
- 3 Letters of Recommendation (one from Medical Genetics Residency Program Director)
Submit Applications
- Dr. Amanda Pritchard, Program Director ([email protected])
- Dr. Elizabeth Ames, Associate Program Director ([email protected])
Curriculum
The fellowship program offers a wide range of unique training experiences for fellows, including:
- The educational experience includes clinical care of patients with inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs), laboratory training in the MMGL Biochemical Genetics Laboratory, and didactic teaching in Biochemical Genetics.
- Fellows will rotate between inpatient and outpatient settings and will spend one month in the Biochemical Genetics laboratory, which includes an optional one-week rotation in the State of Michigan (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services) Newborn Screening Lab.
- Trainees gain experience managing patients with diverse IEMs including enzyme replacement, organ transplantation, and novel therapeutics.
- Fellows will be involved in newborn screening follow-up of patients with metabolic disorders.
Salary & Benefits
We offer highly competitive salaries and generous benefits to our residents, fellows, and advanced trainees. Trainee salary will be commensurate with that of a House Officer at an equivalent level of training based on the HOA contract.
Current Fellows
Meet our current trainees in Medical Biochemical Genetics. We emphasize teamwork, excellence, and leadership while preparing our fellows with resources to be successful in their careers.
Program Leadership
Amanda Pritchard, MD
Program Director, Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship
Associate Program Director, Combined Medical Genetics and Genomics-Pediatrics and Medical Genetics and Genomics Residencies
Medical School
Elizabeth Ames, MD, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Program Director, Combined Medical Genetics and Genomics-Pediatrics and Medical Genetics and Genomics Residencies
Associate Program Director, Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship
Medical School
Jill Cahill
Nicole Schwartz
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