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UCLA Fielding School of Public Health 2025-2026 Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship in Los Angeles, California
2025-2026 Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship Apply now to 2025-2026 Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship
Job #JPF09439
Pathology Laboratory Medicine / David Geffen School Of Medicin / UCLA
Position overview
Salary range: Salary is variable and incoming fellows will start at PGY1 level.
rate defined at UCLA GME website.
Review timeline: 2-3 months
Application Window
Open date: June 1, 2024
Next review date: Wednesday, Jul 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Laboratory Genetics and Genomics fellowship is intended for those who wish to direct or co-direct a Clinical Molecular Genetics and/or Clinical Cytogenetics laboratory. It is open to both M.D. and Ph.D. trainees. Instruction and experience is provided in all aspects of diagnostic laboratory genetics. While the emphasis of the program is on the diagnosis of heritable genetic disorders, trainees will be exposed to various somatic applications as well. The fellowship experience will cover a wide range of molecular genetic and cytogenetic techniques. Full and satisfactory participation in the training program will provide board-eligibility to sit for the Laboratory Genetics and Genomics specialty examination of the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG).
Participation on a regular basis will be required in various laboratory activities, including specimen handling, work-up of cases, molecular genetic and cytogenetic procedures, results reporting, quality assurance, record keeping, budgeting, proficiency testing, laboratory inspections and accreditation, interfacing with other clinical laboratories, and communication with referring clinicians and genetic counselors.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
The Laboratory Genetics and Genomics fellowship is open to both M.D. and Ph.D. trainees.
Please refer to our website for general info and application inquiry:
https://www.uclahealth.org/departments/pathology/education/fellowship-programs/acgme-fellowship-programs/laboratory-genetics-and-genomics
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Additional Information - https://intercampus.genetics.ucla.edu/sites/intercampus.genetics.ucla.edu/files/2024-05/UCLA%20LGG%20Applicant%20Survey.pdf
Official Academic Transcripts - Undergraduate and Graduate
Letter of Intent
Foreign graduates: a Credentials Review by the ABMGG - https://www.abmgg.org/initial-certification/international-medical-certification/
(Optional)
Reference requirements
- 3-5 letters of reference required
3 required; 2 optional (5 total)
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09439
Help contact: aaldapa@mednet.ucla.edu
About UCLA
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Job location
Los Angeles