Career Details

Clinical Genetics and Genomics

Description

Clinical Genetics is the practice of clinical medicine with particular regard to hereditary disorders and is recognized as a primary specialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Residency programs in clinical genetics are accredited by the American Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and require a minimum of 24 months of training. These programs are designed to provide the knowledge, understanding, and skills required for the competent diagnostic evaluation, management, and genetic counseling of patients with genetic disorders and their families. Individuals seeking acceptance into clinical genetics training programs must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree (or their equivalent) had have completed a minimum of 24 months of training in an ACGME-accredited residency program in internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, or other medical specialty. In addition, combined 4-5 year training residency programs in Internal Medicine/Medical Genetics, OBGYN/Medical Genetics and Pediatrics/Medical Genetics are also available. Residents accepted to ACGME accredited residency programs. Physicians with a M.D. earned outside of the United States or Canada must have their degree reviewed by the ABMG Credentials Committee prior to entering a training program.

Certifying Organization

American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 10 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certification in Pathology: Molecular Genetic Pathology

Certifying Organization

American Board of Pathology

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Genetics Counselor

Certifying Organization

American Board of Genetic Counseling

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Genetics Nursing - Advanced

Certifying Organization

ANA Enterprise

Type

C - Specialty

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