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Careers in Medical Genetics. Kari A. Casas, MD Clinical and Biochemical Geneticist. 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.
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Careers in Medical Genetics Kari A. Casas, MD Clinical and Biochemical Geneticist
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/genednet-002.shtml)
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/genednet-002.shtml)
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)
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.
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.