Careers in Medical Genetics

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Careers in Medical Genetics

• Kari A. Casas, MD
• Clinical and Biochemical Geneticist

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Research Geneticist

• PhD and/or MD program with courses and research
  in genetics
• 2-4 years of postdoctoral fellowship (stipends
  and grants)
• Faculty positions in academia, or research at
  institutes or firms

Taken from the American Society of Human Genetics
website (http//www.ashg.org/genetics/ashg/educ/ge
nednet-002.shtml)
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Clinical Laboratory Geneticist

• Cytogenetics, Molecular Genetics, Biochemical
  Genetics
• Entry with BS, MS, PhD, or MD
• May also require specific training and
  certification
• Academia or industry

Taken from the American Society of Human Genetics
website (http//www.ashg.org/genetics/ashg/educ/ge
nednet-002.shtml)
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Board Certification

• Accredited Training Program
• Logbook
• American Board of Medical Genetics
• General Exam
• 5 specialties
• MD Clinical Genetics
• PhD Medical Genetics
• Clinical Cytogenetics
• Clinical Biochemical Genetics
• Clinical Molecular Genetics
• Molecular Genetic Pathology (jointly with the
  American Board of Pathology)

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Laboratory clinician in industry
(http//www.asip.org/jobs/Ads/2005/oct12-7.htm)
American Society for Investigative
PathologyProfessional Opportunities and Job
Listings Clinical Molecular Genetics Laboratory
DirectorMolecular and Human GeneticsTransgenomic
, Inc.Omaha, NE
Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D.
and/or MD degree with American Board of Medical
Genetics certification in Clinical Molecular
Genetics, with 3-5 years of related experience in
a CLIA and HIPAA compliant laboratory focused on
molecular genetic testing. Excellent verbal and
written communication skills are required, along
with strategic decision-making capabilities.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and
accomplishments. We offer a competitive benefits
package that includes medical, dental and life
insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match,
paid vacation and holidays, and an employee stock
purchase program.
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Laboratory clinician in academia
(http//www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_051497.html)
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISONPosition Vacancy
ListingPVL 51497
Working title ASST/ASSOC DIRECTOR, CYTOGENETICS,
MEDICAL SCHOOL APPT IN PATHOLOGY AND
PEDS Official title PROFESSOR (CHS)(D01NN) OR
ASSOC PROFESSOR (CHS)(D02NN) OR ASST PROFESSOR
(CHS)(D03NN) Degree and area of
specialization Ph.D. with training in
Cytogenetics. License/certification Certified
or eligible to be certified in clinical
Cytogenetics by the American Board of Medical
Genetics.