Department of Molecular and Human Genetics

Admissions for Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency Programs

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Applicants to these programs are required to use National Residency Match Program (NRMP) for entry and submit applications through AAMC Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

Due to the pandemic, all interviews will be virtual this year. For up-to-date information on how Baylor College of Medicine is responding to the pandemic, visit our Coronavirus website.

Two–Year Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency

Interviews are conducted September - November and the match date is typically late November or early December for a start date of July 1.

The following documents are required:

  • ERAS CV
  • Three letters of reference (one should be from your current residency program director)
  • Personal statement
  • Official medical school transcript
  • USMLE scores (steps 1 & 2)

Combined Programs

Interviews for both the Internal Medicine/Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency and the Pediatrics/Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency are conducted October - January with the match date typically in mid-March.

The following documents are required:

  • ERAS CV
  • Letters of reference (three minimum recommended; maximum of five; ideally one from genetics and one from pediatrics faculty, but not required)
  • Personal statement
  • Official medical school transcript
  • MSPE
  • USMLE scores (steps 1 & 2)

Applicants interested in the Maternal-Fetal Medicine/Medical Genetics and Genomics Fellowship program must first apply through ERAS for the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship and then contact Angela Fielder, the MFM/Genecs Fellowship coordinator. Interviews for this program are conducted in July. Applicants are selected by October.

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