Medical Genetics Residency Program

The Medical Genetics Residency Program at UAB Heersink School of Medicine is a two-year program consisting of 18 months of clinical rotations and six months of protected independent work or research. Residents receive comprehensive training in genetic evaluation, testing, diagnosis, counseling, and management of genetic disorders through inpatient consultation, outpatient genetics, cancer genetics, prenatal genetics, and clinical laboratory rotations in molecular genomics, cytogenetics, and biochemical genetics. The program also provides exposure to pediatric, adult, metabolic, neurogenetic, and other specialized areas of medical genetics, along with opportunities for clinical and laboratory-based research.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Mailed or faxed applications are not accepted.
2. Submit the required application documents:
3. Current photograph
4. Personal statement
5. Medical school transcript
6. Three letters of recommendation
7. Dean's letter
8. United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 score report
9. United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 2 score report
10. Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certificate for international graduates, if available.
3. The completed application is reviewed by the Program Director.
4. Selected applicants are invited for interviews with members of the Genetics faculty.
5. The Program Director and admissions committee make the admission decision based on the application and interview.
6. Residency positions are filled through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).