Categorical Medical Genetics Residency Program
Duration: 4 Year(s)
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM), Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Course TypeResidency Program
Course Specialty
Genetic Medicine
Affiliation
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore
Overview
The Categorical Medical Genetics Residency Program at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited residency program designed to provide advanced training in clinical genetics, genomics, and genetic medicine. The program includes 18 months of concentrated clinical genetics training followed by up to 18 months of individualized curriculum and protected mentored research training in basic, clinical, and translational medical genetics. Residents receive exposure to genetics clinics, laboratory genetics, genomic medicine, metabolic disorders, cancer genetics, prenatal genetics, adult genetics, and rare genetic conditions. Successful completion prepares residents for certification examination eligibility through the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG).
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Residents receive an annual stipend according to the Johns Hopkins Graduate Medical Education (GME) resident salary structure.
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Graduate from an approved and recognized medical school (MD/DO or equivalent medical degree)
- Completion of one or more years of ACGME-accredited residency training in a primary care specialty such as:
- Pediatrics
- Internal Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Applicants with prior residency training or clinical experience outside the U.S. must obtain evaluation/credit approval from the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) as applicable
- International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must provide a valid ECFMG Certificate if graduated from a medical school outside the U.S., Canada, or Puerto Rico
- Must meet requirements for participation in U.S. Graduate Medical Education programs
- Must demonstrate interest and commitment toward clinical genetics, genomic medicine, research, and patient care
- Applicants are expected to submit required application materials through ERAS, including CV, personal statement, transcripts, USMLE scores, photograph, and letters of recommendation
- Candidates are selected through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Applicants must submit their application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
- Candidates must register and participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for selection
- Submit required application documents, including:
- Completed ERAS application
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal statement
- Medical school transcripts
- USMLE scores
- Recent photograph
- Minimum three letters of recommendation (including a letter from the residency program director, where applicable)
- The program committee reviews completed applications after receiving all required materials
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews with the residency program faculty (generally conducted during September–November)
- Final candidates are selected through the NRMP Match process
- Matched residents begin training according to the residency appointment schedule (typically starting July 1)
