Career Development -- Genetics

We do not currently have training program at Tulane University at this time. There are many training programs available including categorical medical genetics and combined programs, Internal medicine-Medical Genetics and Pediatrics-Medical Genetics.

Majority of programs provide 2-year training tract which will lead to eligibility to take the American board of Medical Genetics and Genomics examination. A 2-year training program includes 18 months of clinical rotation and 6 months of protected research time. To be eligible for categorical Medical Genetics program, applicant must complete 2 years in a primary US ACGME accredited residency such as pediatrics, internal medicine, family medicine etc.

For combined programs in Internal Medicine-Medical Genetics and Pediatrics-Medical Genetics, these are a four-year training program and candidates enter this track directly out of medical school.

 

There are fellowship opportunities available; For the ones who have completed Medical Genetics Residency training, there are subspecialty area available which include:

• Medical Biochemical Genetics fellowship is a 1 year training program. Typical rotation includes inpatient and outpatient genetics, and biochemical laboratory genetics.
• Clinical laboratory specialty tracks offer one year of training in Clinical Biochemical Genetics, 2 years training in Clinical Molecular genetics/cytogenetics.

 

At Tulane Hayward Genetics Center, our responsibilities include patient care, inpatient consult, outpatient genetic clinic, teaching medical students, residents and research. Our medical geneticists have 4-5 half-day outpatient clinics. We provide care to patients with broad range of genetic diseases. Our clinic is located at Tulane Lakeside Hospital. We also have satellite clinic in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and Hammond. Twenty of the time is for teaching and research.

 

Candidates will have an interest in the basic science, evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing care of patients with variety of genetic disorders.

 

Dr. Hans Andersson, medical geneticist

Dr. Jariya Upadia medical geneticist

Nikki Walano, MS, Certified genetic counselor

Chris Dvorak, MS, Certified genetic counselor

 

There a broad range of research opportunities available including clinical and basic/bench research, this information can be found at our website.

Additionally, students may want to pursue research opportunities through the DeBakey Scholars Program. This program offers medical students the opportunity to pursue and complete a longitudinal, structured, closely supervised research experience culminating in a capstone presentation prior to graduation. For more information, contact Dr. Derek Pociask. 

 

Karen Weissbecker, LMSW, PhD, FACMG

Hans Andersson, MD

Jariya Upadia, MD

 

We offer 2-4 weeks elective rotation in Clinical genetics which include outpatient and inpatient services, and clinical conference, which can be taken anytime during the year.

 

There are no special considerations when applying to this residency.

 

Clinical rotation and research background in medical genetics would be helpful to increase your changes of matching.

 

Books:

• Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine
• Inborn Metanolic Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment by Jean-Marie Saudubray
• Smith’s Recognizable Pattern of Human Malformation

AAMC Careers in Medicine

NRMP's Charting Outcomes in the Match 2018

NRMP's Program Director Survey 2018

Tulane’s Hayward Genetics Center

American College of American Genetics

Dr. Katrina D’Aquin can put you in touch with potential mentors.