Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship

To gain the requisite laboratory experience, fellows rotate through a variety of CLIA-certified cytogenetic and molecular genetics diagnostic laboratories at the NIH and throughout the metropolitan Washington DC area. These rotation sites include GeneDx in Gaithersburg, MD, Quest Diagnostics in Chantilly, VA and Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Fellows also gain clinical and genetic counseling exposure by seeing patients with genetic disorders across the lifespan in various NIH centers and in hospitals and outpatient clinics.

*PhD must be in genetics, genomics, human genetics or a related field within the biological sciences, as determined by the ABMGG.

Rotation Sites:

• NIH Clinical Center
  • National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID)
  • National Eye Institute (NEI)
• Children’s National Hospital
• GeneDx
• Quest Diagnostics

Candidates must have an MD, DO, PhD*, or equivalent degree. This program does not participate in the MATCH. Our slots are not funded which means that applicants will need to secure a position in the area that will support their participation in the fellowship program. This can be at the NIH or any surrounding institution like Children’s National Hospital, George Washington University, GeneDx etc. The program does not maintain a list of open positions.

To apply, individuals should send:

• Letter of interest
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Graduate degree information
• Academic transcripts (including FAES, if applicable)
• Description of local employment
• For Graduates of International Programs:
  • Transcript and evidence of passing TOEFL, if applicable
  • ABMGG Credentials Verification Form
     

Applications should be submitted via the NHGRI LGG Application at least 12 months before the proposed start date.

The Program Leadership can be contacted with questions at NHGRI_LGG_Program@mail.nih.gov. 

* PhD must be in genetics, genomics, human genetics or a related field within the biological sciences, as determined by the ABMGG.