February 2006: Last posted update of program information supplied by institution.
If applicable, accreditation has been confirmed as of May 2006.
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Institute of Genetic Medicine, Predoctoral Training Program in Human Genetics
Degree granted: Ph.D. in human genetics, M.D./Ph.D. in human genetics
Training available: Doctoral
Current enrollment: 56 Doctoral
Number of graduates in last 2 years: 18 Doctoral
Faculty status: 35 Ph.D., 14 M.D., 10 M.D./Ph.D.
Areas of concentration: behavioral genetics, biochemical genetics, clinical genetics, cytogenetics, developmental genetics, dysmorphology, epidemiology, gene mapping, immunogenetics, molecular genetics, oncological genetics, population genetics, somatic cell genetics, complex traits, computational biology, functional genomics, genomics, model organisms, mouse models, proteomics
Clinical training fellowships:
ABMG accreditation:
Financial support: Full support (stipend, tuition, health insurance) for qualified students
Application deadline: January 10
Contact: Sandy Muscelli, Program Administrator/Coordinator, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Institute of Genetic Medicine, BRB 515 733 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD, 21205, Tel: 410-955-4260, Fax: 410-955-7397, E-mail: muscelli@jhmi.edu

David Valle, M.D., Director, Johns Hopkins University, Institute of Genetic Medicine, BRB 519 733 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD, 21205, Tel: 410-955-4260, Fax: 410-955-7397, E-mail: dvalle@jhmi.edu

Web homepage: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/humangenetics
The Predoctoral Training Program in Human Genetics provides our students a firm foundation in human biology, molecular biology and genetics along with rigorous training in state-of-the-art research methodology. We recognize the increasing opportunities for non-physician geneticists who have been trained in human biology. We believe it is not sufficient to expose students to research problems in human genetics without providing a basic knowledge of the human phenotype. Our students take courses in molecular biology, biochemistry and genetics as well as medical school courses covering normal and abnormal human biology. This basic information about the human organism enables our students to think creatively about their experimental organism. Our program also provides rigorous research training in human systems and in a wide variety of model organisms. Through continuous laboratory experience and conferences, the student develops knowledge of the scientific process. Our goal is to provide each student with a quality educational experience that will prepare them for a career in the area of their choosing.