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Be part of the future of genomic and personalized medicine.
This four-year concurrent master’s degree in genomic medicine will provide you with the background, knowledge, and understanding to integrate the ever-expanding field of genomics into your practice. No matter which medical specialty you choose, genomic medicine is increasingly becoming an integral part of patient care with the use of predictive clinical sequencing, pharmacogenetics, and whole-genome analysis.
Educational Mission of the M.D./M.S. in Genomic Medicine
The program's educational mission is to graduate clinicians with the ability to integrate genomic knowledge into their clinical practice. In collaboration with the Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, graduates will be trained in human genetics, family history, diagnostic genomic tests, high-throughput sequencing, pharmacogenomics, and the newest genomic concepts and approaches. The M.D./M.S. degree prepares students to be leaders in the adoption and integration of these methods in routine clinical care.
The M.D./M.S. degree program in genomic medicine provides:
- The opportunity to obtain both degrees during a 4 year M.D. degree
- Integrated and innovative training in clinical and human genomics
- Coursework featuring self-directed learning coupled with small group in-person learning sessions for smooth integration into your schedule
- Rotations through molecular and biochemical genetics laboratories and clinical genetics
- Capstone experience, including a case conference, journal club, and a mentored research project.