Pediatrics-Medical Genetics?

[Sohalia]

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Hi Guys,

Does anyone know about combined programs in pediatrics-medical genetics? I found some programs on Frieda, but the websites aren't particularly informative. I was wondering how competitive this type of program is, and the extent of research orientation one would have after going through such a program.
Any info would be helpful.

Thanks!

 

[pedspm&R]

Cincinnati Children's has a combined peds-genetics residency, five years in duration. www.cincinnatichildrens.org is the main webpage and their residency page should give more info. I know they take one per yera and I think there are three current residents there now.

 

[notstudying]

I'm not sure what the difference is between doing a residency in combined peds-genetics, and doing a fellowship, but there are programs for people who do research where you can do residency in 2 years and fellowship in 2 years, cutting 2 years off of the training. Might be something to think about if the combined program is 5 years. I think it's called the Special Alternative Pathway, and there's info on the AAP website.

 

[tbachi]

I am also interested in a peds/medical genetics combined residency. I was left confused after I did some internet searches, etc. Do you participate in the match or how does all of this work? I would appreciate any info that you have found and what schools you have info for. Thanks.

 

[sanfilippo]

i had considered doing peds-genetics and did a genetics elective at children's memorial (northwestern) right after M3 year. there are about a dozen or so programs right now: ucla, harbor-ucla, uci, case, chop, mt. sinai, cincinnati, hopkins, etc. however, bear in mind that case, mt. sinai and chop were the 1st 3, so they've been doing this for longer. i've spoken with very happy combined residents at ucla's program as well.

there is even an im-genetics program offered at case.

peds-genetics (5 years) does not save you time if you had done them separately. however, it is geared specifically for those interested in doing clinical genetics with a peds background. when you complete the training you're board-eligible for both peds and medical (i.e., clinical) genetics.

they're pretty competitive since they don't take many residents per year (1-2) but i don't know of many people doing this. however, i decided against it because what happens if you change your mind and want to do peds hem/onc instead? it's more difficult to get out of the combined program. most of the peds geneticists i have spoken with (northwestern, U of I, Case) recommend doing the 3 years of peds and then apply for fellowship. again, you can do any specialty for 2 years to be eligible for applying to a medical genetics fellowship, although peds, IM or ob/gyn are preferable.

-s.