Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency
How to Apply
Program Details
- The UC Davis Medical Genetics Residency is a two-year program
- For physicians who have already completed at least one or two years of training in an ACGME-accredited residency program in another primary specialty such as pediatrics, internal medicine, family medicine/practice, pathology or obstetrics/gynecology
- Applicants from accredited residency programs listed above, as well as American citizens or legal residents of the US may apply
- International physicians may contact the director or the administrator to determine eligibility for application.
Residency Application
Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
Applications are processed through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applications for residency training in medical genetics at UC Davis, are submitted as a MyERAS application along with the following documents:
- Your Curriculum Vitae
- A Personal Statement
- Three Letters of Recommendation
California Medical Board Licensing Requirements
All residents and fellows are REQUIRED to have a full and unrestricted California Medical License after they complete 36 months of any ACGME (or RCPSC, CFPC) program training.
International Medical Graduates
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Applying for a Postgraduate Position
Graduates of International Medical Schools must meet all California Medical Board licensing requirements for either a Post Graduate Training License (PTL) or a California Physician’s and Surgeon’s License, and any J-1 visa sponsorship requirements (if applicable).
Visas
A clinical J-1 visa is required for admission to UC Davis Health residency and fellowship training programs. The visa can only be sponsored by ECFMG, which requires passage of USMLE Steps 1 and 2. Applicants on a J-1 with a waiver from the Department of State (DOS) can only be accepted into our programs on an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or J-1 visa Physician Program.
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