The Pediatrics/ Genetics Track was started in 2000 and offers residents the opportunity to obtain dual certification in Pediatrics and Medical Genetics in a five-year integrated training program.  The basic schedule for residents in this program is as follows:  PGY 1- all Pediatrics, PGY 2 through 4- six months of Pediatrics and six months of Medical Genetics in each year, and PGY 5- research in Medical Genetics.  The first year in Pediatrics is identical to categorical track residents.  The 18 months in Pediatrics over the second through fourth years of training will be proportional to that of categorical track residents (i.e. Peds/Genetics track residents will have approximately three quarters time in the regular pediatric rotations scheduled for categorical track senior residents).  Rotations in Medical Genetics include Genetics Clinic and Consult service, Prenatal Diagnosis, Metabolic Clinics, Cytogenetics Laboratory, Molecular and Biochemical Laboratories, Genetic Specialty Clinics, and Common Genetic Diseases.

If you are interested in applying to this track, you may submit your application through ERAS using the same number as the categorical track.  If you are potentially interested in this track, please include this information in your application or contact us by email.

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