Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency Program

The Medical Genetics & Genomics Residency Program at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine is a 2-year ACGME-accredited residency designed to train physicians in the diagnosis, management and counseling of patients with genetic and metabolic disorders. Residents receive comprehensive clinical training at Children’s Hospital Colorado and University Hospital, including general and specialty genetics, metabolic genetics, adult genetics, prenatal genetics and hereditary cancer clinics. The program also includes 3 months of mentored research, 6 weeks of laboratory rotations in biochemical, molecular and cytogenetics, elective specialty clinics, inpatient genetics experience, didactic courses and genetics conferences, preparing graduates for the Clinical Genetics Board Examination administered by the American Board of Medical Genetics.

1. Submit the application through ERAS
2. The program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and does not offer positions outside the Match
3. Submit CV, personal statement, and at least 3 letters of recommendation; a maximum of 4 letters is accepted
4. Submit USMLE or COMLEX score reports
5. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens should include their ECFMG report/certification documentation with the ERAS application
6. Incomplete or late applications are not considered
7. Selected applicants are invited for virtual interviews
8. Final positions are filled through the NRMP Match
9. International applicants must meet U.S. work authorization requirements and obtain the appropriate visa if selected