Fellowship in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics

1. Applicants must hold an MD, DO, or PhD from an eligible U.S./Canadian medical school or a doctoral degree in a clinically related discipline.
2. Graduates with doctoral degrees earned outside the U.S., Canada, or Puerto Rico are strongly encouraged to have their credentials reviewed by the ABMGG Credentials Committee for equivalency before entering the ACGME-accredited program.
3. MD applicants requiring visa sponsorship must pass all USMLE examinations and be ECFMG certified.
4. PhD applicants requiring visa sponsorship are not accepted for this fellowship.
5. Applicants must meet the University of Minnesota's general fellowship requirements, including English fluency, employment requirements, and background-check requirements. The department sponsors J-1 visas only.

The Laboratory Genetics & Genomics (LGG) Fellowship at the University of Minnesota is a 3-year ACGME-accredited program that prepares fellows for careers as laboratory directors in laboratory genetics and genomics. The training integrates cytogenetics/cytogenomics and molecular genetics/genomics, covering constitutional and cancer genetics, prenatal and postnatal testing, conventional cytogenetics, FISH, chromosomal microarray, PCR, Sanger sequencing, Southern blotting, and next-generation sequencing including targeted and whole-exome testing. Fellows also participate in clinical case conferences, laboratory/clinical rotations, research projects, and national presentations, developing skills in genetic test interpretation and clinical consultation.

1. Submit the Fellowship Application Form.
2. Submit an updated CV.
3. Submit a cover letter describing relevant experience and long-term career goals.
4. Submit 3 letters of recommendation.
5. Transcripts are preferred but not required for LGG applicants.
6. International doctoral-degree applicants should complete the ABMGG credential review where applicable.
7. Send the complete application to the Fellowship Coordinator, Gaby Heinle.
8. Applications are reviewed in the fall, followed by interviews for selected candidates.
9. The program currently indicates that the LGG fellowship is full through 2029, with interviews for the next fellow planned for summer 2028.