ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency
This ACGME-accredited, two-year residency prepares individuals to become practitioners and scholars of genomic medicine.
Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency
THE CLINICAL TRAINING ENVIRONMENT
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Facilities and Rotation
Residents benefit from a state-of-the-art MIND Institute and UC Davis Medical Center operating in the academic environment of a nationally recognized university. Rotations include the Clinical Molecular Laboratory at UC Davis and the ARUP Laboratories in Salt Lake City, Utah.
CURRICULUM & RESEARCH
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Preparing Future Medical Geneticists
Besides laboratory rotations, medical genetics and genomic residents will rotate through a number of clinics at the MIND Institute and well as have inpatient experiences at the UC Davis Children’s Hospital to gain medical knowledge and insight in general principles of general genetics and biochemical genetics. The curriculum also includes weekly genomic medicine clinical rounds, a monthly human genomics seminar series and the annual human genomics symposium.
Why Choose Our Residency
An Expert Faculty Team
The goal of the Genomic Medicine Division at UC Davis is to provide genetic expertise and help improve the quality of life for individuals, both children and adults, and family members of individuals with genetic disorders through clinical care, research, and education.
Living in Sacramento
Besides our nationally ranked hospital and academic and research programs, the Sacramento community has much to offer in food, arts, culture and sports.
Our Current Residents
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Kathryn Eckert
Resident: 2022-2024
Medical School: University of Nevada School of Medicine
Residency: Stanford University -
Julie Refkin, M.D.
Resident: 2022-2024
Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Residency: Inspira Medical Center
Residency Mission Statement
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide highly motivated physicians with a broad exposure to clinical, laboratory, and research experiences to prepare them to become effective, independent medical geneticists who deliver an excellent standard of clinical genetic services and undertake research investigations to improve the understanding and management of genetic diseases.
Aims
The program will train residents to be:
- Outstanding clinical geneticists able to care for patients and families with complex conditions with compassion.
- Skilled researchers who will contribute to discovery in the field of medical genetics and genomics.
- Inter-professional team members and physician leaders within their community.
- Providers of culturally sensitive care for a diverse population.
Contact Information
Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency Program Coordinator
916-734-4785
hs-pedsfellowship@ucdavis.edu
Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency Program Director
Madelena Martin, M.D.
bcgmartin@ucdavis.edu
Scheduling and General Questions
916-703-0300 (Option #4)
Fax 916-703-0350
MGG Division Admin
916-703-0235
UC Davis Physician Referral Line
800-4-UCDAVIS (916-482-3284)
Clinic Location
MIND Institute
2825 50th Street
Sacramento, CA 95817
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