Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ,Consortium Program
About This Program
The Laboratory Genetics and Genomics fellowship trains fellows to direct and interpret clinical cytogenetic and molecular genetic tests relevant to the diagnosis and management of human genetic diseases. Diplomates certified in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics act as director and/or consultants in laboratory diagnoses for a broad range of inherited and acquired conditions, including those of Mendelian and chromosomal origin.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Yang Cao, PhD
Washington University School of Medicine
Primary Program Contact
Naomi Burr, MD
WashU Medicine
Locations
Washington University School of Medicine
Department of Pathology and Immunology
660 S Euclid Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110-1010
One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza
St Louis, MO 63110
Application Information
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U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 1, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 3, 2026 - Oct 1, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.