Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency Program

1. Applicants must hold a Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent medical degree earned in the United States or Canada.
2. Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year in an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-accredited residency.
3. The prior residency must include 12 months of direct patient care.
4. Applicants with doctoral degrees earned outside the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico are strongly encouraged to have their credentials reviewed for equivalency by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics Credentials Committee.
5. Successful completion of the residency allows graduates to apply for certification through the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics.

The Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency Program is offered by the Department of Genetics at Yale School of Medicine. This two-year accredited programme provides clinical training in pediatric and adult genetics, metabolic genetics, prenatal genetics, and cancer genetics. Residents gain inpatient, outpatient, and molecular and cytogenetics laboratory experience, including exposure to exome sequencing, microarray analysis, and chromosome analysis. A six-month protected period is available for research and electives within Yale University or Yale New Haven Hospital. Graduates may pursue certification through the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics.

1. Review the program's eligibility requirements and confirm that the medical degree and previous residency training meet the stated criteria.
2. Apply through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
3. Follow the annual residency matching schedule.
4. Contact the program director or program coordinator for application guidance and any additional requirements.
5. If positions remain unfilled after the match, inquire about rolling admission for unmatched positions.