| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | |
| Program in Human Genetics | |
| Degree granted: | M.S. in Human Genetics, Ph.D. in Human Genetics, M.D./Ph.D. in Human Genetics, Masters in Genetic Counseling |
| Training available: | Masters, Doctoral, Ph.D. Postdoctoral, Genetic Counseling |
| Current enrollment: | 2 Masters, 7 Doctoral, 11 Masters in Genetic Counseling |
| Number of graduates in last 2 years: | 1 Masters, 4 Doctoral, 11 Masters in Genetic Counseling |
| Faculty status: | 8 M.S., 1 M.S.W., 10 Ph.D., 3 M.D. |
| Areas of concentration: | biochemical genetics, clinical genetics, cytogenetics, developmental genetics, dysmorphology, gene mapping, genetic counseling, molecular genetics, oncological genetics, population genetics, prenatal diagnosis, teratology, Genetic Epidemiology, Statistical Genetics |
| Clinical training fellowships: | clinical molecular genetics, clinical cytogenetics, clinical biochemical genetics |
| ABMG accreditation: | |
| ABGC accreditation: |
Full status |
| Financial support: | University and program fellowships, grant-funded research fellowships, individual fellowships, financial aid, in-state tuition for MD residents |
| Application deadline: | March 1 for MS/PhD Human Genetics Training Program; February 1 for Master's in Genetic Counseling Program. |
| Contact: |
Braxton D. Mitchell, PhD, Director, Human Genetics and Genomic Medicine Training Program, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Program in Human Genetics, 660 West Redwood Street, Suite 570, Baltimore, MD, 21218, Tel: (410) 706-4713, Fax: (410) 706-1644, E-mail: bmitchel@medicine.umaryland.edu Shannan DeLany Dixon, MS, CGC, Director, Master's in Genetic Counseling Program, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Program in Human Genetics, 660 West Redwood St., Suite 570, Baltimore, MD, 21201, Tel: (410) 706-4713, Fax: (410) 706-1644, E-mail: sdelany@som.umaryland.edu |
| Web homepage: | http://medschool.umaryland.edu/genetics.asp |
| The emphasis of the training programs in human genetics is on producing excellent, well-rounded genetics professionals, and each program includes participating in classroom, seminar, and patient care settings, as well as laboratory research experiences. The Graduate Program leading to an M.S. (http://graduate.umaryland.edu/degree_programs/programs/prog_human.html) or Ph.D (http://genetics.umaryland.edu) degree in human genetics provides formal coursework in basic genetics, cytogenetics, biochemical genetics, genetic epidemiology, molecular genetics, and clinical genetics. Research opportunities include projects in basic and applied research in all human/medical genetics disciplines. The Master's in Genetic Counseling program (http://medschool.umaryland.edu/mgc) is an intensive, clinically-oriented, two-year program providing a strong foundation in basic and medical genetics while addressing the psychosocial and ethical issues inherent in this field. Students participate in diverse clinical and laboratory rotations throughout the Baltimore/Washington area. An independent study is required. | |