This one-year training program provides additional training in the diagnosis and management of inborn errors of metabolism. Medical Biochemical Genetics fellows benefit from Baylor’s vast laboratory and clinical genetics programs.
Medical Biochemical Genetics is a training pathway that is accredited by the ACGME RRC for medical genetics. Board-certification is available through the ABMGG.
Admissions and Benefits
Currently, Medical Biochemical Genetics does not use the NRMP for those applying for the fellowship. Most individuals apply to the program 12-18 months before the anticipated start date. Interviews are granted based upon review of the application package and there is no set time frame for interviews.
Fellowship candidates must have completed an ACGME-accredited residency in Medical Genetics or have completed a Medical Genetics combined residency program recognized by the ABMGG to be eligible for the fellowship. In addition, it is required that applicants are able to successfully obtain a physician licensure from the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. Fellows may need to apply for a physician-in-training permit if they are not eligible for physician licensure by the commencement of training. This program does not participate in the NRMP.
Before applying, carefully review the Application Checklist.
To be considered for this program, you must submit ALL materials online by the posted deadline. Please do not mail original documents to the reviewing department.
The application portal opens on July 15 and the submission deadline is Sept. 30. Interviews are granted based upon review of the application packet and there is no set time frame.
ABMGG Laboratory Training and Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship Application
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Questions
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact:
Kara Mitchell
Phone: 832-822-4292
See stipends and benefit information on the Baylor College of Medicine’s graduate medical education website. Stipend levels are at the national average, but Houston's cost of living ranks among the lowest of metropolitan areas in the United States.
Maintaining your physical and emotional wellness is a prerequisite to professional success. Our fellows have access to a number of programs to support their well-being. View wellness resources.
Information about vacation and leave of absences is available on the graduate medical education website.
Additional benefits:
- Annual In-training examination (ABMGG)
- Book Money
- Laptop/Tablet
- White Coat
- Society Membership Dues
- Funds for Conference Attendance
- Annual BCM Genetics Retreat in Galveston, Texas
Curriculum
Biochemical genetics fellows take call from home for five months per year (with two weekends off each call month). There is no call for biochemical genetics fellows during the outpatient clinic or diagnostic laboratory months. Biochemical genetics fellows have three weeks of vacation each year. The following is a representative biochemical genetics fellow schedule:
Metabolism Inpatient Consult Service (5 months)
- Lead the management of inborn errors of metabolism for children and adults admitted to Texas Children’s Hospital or Baylor-St. Luke’s Hospital with attending physician supervision
- Participate in inpatient genetics consultations for children and adults at Texas Children’s Hospital and Pavilion for Women, Baylor-St. Luke’s Hospital, Ben Taub Hospital and Texas Woman’s Hospital if there is a concern for a metabolic disorder
- Work with nurses, genetic counselors and genetics residents to assist physicians, parents and newborn screening nurses with patient management concerns
- Participate in weekly outpatient diagnostic evaluations and chronic management of children and adults with inborn errors of metabolism
- Participate in weekly biochemical genetics case review meetings and journal club
Metabolic Outpatient Clinic – Texas Children’s Hospital (6 months)
- Participate in weekly outpatient diagnostic evaluations and chronic management of children and adults with inborn errors of metabolism
- For at least one of the six months, the fellow will also work with the team that manages lysosomal storage disease therapies
- Participate in weekly biochemical genetics case review meetings and journal club
- Lead a quality improvement project in the biochemical genetics clinic
- Participate in basic science, translational, or clinical research projects related to inborn errors of metabolism
Biochemical Genetics Laboratory – Baylor Genetics Laboratory (1 month)
- Observe laboratory techniques and interpretation of laboratory results
- Participate in weekly biochemical genetics case review meetings and journal club
Clinical Training
Baylor College of Medicine has the largest and most diverse clinical genetics program in the country. Our location in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, the world's largest medical complex, provides opportunities to train at some of the top hospitals in the United States.
Diagnostic Laboratory Training
Baylor Genetics is a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and Miraca Holdings, Inc. We are the largest laboratory in the United States that focuses on genetic diagnostic testing. Laboratory directors and fellows are employees of Baylor College of Medicine.