Fellowship in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics

The Laboratory Genetics & Genomics Fellowship at UCSF is a two-year ACGME-accredited fellowship designed to train doctoral-level professionals to direct, perform, and interpret genetic and genomic laboratory testing for human genetic diseases. Training covers cancer genetics, constitutional genetics, pharmacogenomics, cytogenetics, molecular genetics, biochemical genetics, and clinical genetics. Fellows gain hands-on experience through laboratory bench work, clinical case sign-out, test validation projects, conferences, and communication of laboratory results with clinicians and patients. The program prepares graduates to direct diagnostic genetics/genomics laboratories and serve as laboratory consultants across a range of genetic disorders. 

1. Submit an application to the UCSF Laboratory Genetics & Genomics Fellowship
2. Ensure that you meet the ABMGG eligibility requirements
3. Provide the required academic and professional credentials for review
4. International medical graduates should complete the ABMGG Credentials Committee review, where applicable
5. Applications are reviewed by UCSF based on academic, professional, and interest criteria
6. Selected candidates proceed through the fellowship selection process