Fellowship in Clinical Biochemical Genetics

The Clinical Biochemical Genetics (CBG) Fellowship at UAB Heersink School of Medicine is a two-year postdoctoral program providing specialized training in clinical laboratory medicine and inherited metabolic disorders. Fellows receive comprehensive experience in biochemical testing, test interpretation, laboratory quality assurance, new test development, troubleshooting, and laboratory management. Training also includes advanced analytical techniques, newborn screening, molecular genetics, cytogenetics, and clinical genetics rotations. The program prepares fellows for eligibility for certification examinations in Medical Genetics and Clinical Biochemical Genetics through the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics.

1. Submit an updated curriculum vitae.
2. Submit a personal statement of up to two pages describing interest and qualifications.
3. Submit three letters of recommendation.
4. Applications are emailed to Program Coordinator Mandy Sharpe.
5. Applications are reviewed, and shortlisted candidates are interviewed.
6. The current application deadline is September 30, 2026, with interviews scheduled during October and November.
7. The current training cycle is scheduled from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2029.