| MAYO CLINIC, MAYO MEDICAL AND GRADUATE SCHOOL | |
| Department of Medical Genetics | |
| Degree granted: | None |
| Training available: | M.D. Postdoctoral, Ph.D. Postdoctoral |
| Current enrollment: | 3 M.D. Postdoctoral, 3 Ph.D. Postdoctoral, 1 M.D./Ph.D. Postdoctoral |
| Number of graduates in last 2 years: | 4 M.D. Postdoctoral, 4 Ph.D. Postdoctoral |
| Faculty status: | 13 M.S., 12 Ph.D., 4 M.D., 7 M.D./Ph.D. |
| Areas of concentration: | biochemical genetics, clinical genetics, cytogenetic technology, cytogenetics, dysmorphology, epidemiology, gene mapping, genetic counseling, molecular genetics, oncological genetics, population genetics, prenatal diagnosis |
| Clinical training fellowships: | clinical genetics, clinical molecular genetics, clinical cytogenetics, clinical biochemical genetics |
| ABMG accreditation: |
clinical cytogenetics clinical biochemical genetics clinical molecular genetics molecular genetic pathology |
| ACGME accreditation: | Clinical genetics |
| Financial support: | Full support available from the Mayo Graduate School |
| Application deadline: | None, but recommended to apply by Oct.1 prior to July start. |
| Contact: | Jay Ellison, MD, PhD, Director, Mayo Clinic, Medical Genetics, 200 First St., SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, Tel: (507) 266-2967, Fax: (507) 284-1067, E-mail: ellison.jay@mayo.edu |
| Web homepage: | http://www.mayo.edu/msgme/genetics-programs.html |
| The Division of Laboratory Genetics at Mayo handles an unparalleled number of clinical genetic specimens, which gives trainees in the laboratory specialties an unmatched training experience. Training for certification in Clinical Genetics at Mayo also involves 3-6 months of training in the clinical laboratories. The clinical service itself includes regional, national, and international patients with a wide range of disorders, and is an especially good source of adult patients. The presence on the faculty of five certified Clinical Geneticists ensures a broad and enriching educational experience. Extra research training can be arranged with individual laboratories. | |