2025-2026 Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship

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

Most recent review date : Wednesday, Jul 31, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

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

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 : [email protected]

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time.

Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / files / apm / apm-035.pdf .

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination .

Job location

Los Angeles