There is an urgent need for medical geneticists in the United States as the field of genetics and genomics is growing rapidly. The Office of Community Engagement invites fourth-year medical students to rotate with Baylor College of Medicine faculty in the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics. During this four-week-long program, students will be able to rotate between a clinical genetics area and a genetics/genomics laboratory while working with a faculty mentor in each area. Clinical rotations will take place at Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor CHI St. Luke’s Medical Center and Harris Health.
Program Goals
- Enhance awareness of the Medical Genetics and Genomics field
- Increase U.S. medical students applying to Medical Genetics Residency Programs
- Give students an opportunity to experience training at Baylor College of Medicine
- Provide mentoring and networking opportunities for fourth year medical students
Eligibility
- Enrolled in medical degree-granting programs
- Participate with MHG Outreach activities (A White Coat and Genes: The Life of a Medical Geneticist, Medical Genetics Visiting Students Program and Careers in Genetics and Genomics: Pathways to Careers Investigating the Genome Using Life's Blueprint)
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Travel Scholarship
- Travel, room and board provided to defray cost while visiting Baylor College of Medicine for this program.
How to Apply
The application process is a two-step process.
1. Interested applicant must complete the MG Visiting Students Program Pre-application.
2. If notified of acceptance, then interested applicant must apply through the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO).
Applications for each program year are accepted from third-year medical students Dec. 1 through March 15. The visiting students program takes place between August and October.