Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Program
About This Program
The Division of Human Genetics currently offers a 2-year fellowship in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics with an optional 3rd year which is strongly encouraged. This fellowship combines training in both cytogenetics and molecular genetics. Both traditional and new cytogenetic and molecular techniques will be integrated throughout the training. The updated Learning Guide for LGG is available on the ABMGG website at http://www.abmgg.org/pdf/LEARNING%20GUIDE-LGG.pdf
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Qiaoning Guan, PhD
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Program Coordinator
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Locations
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
ML 7016
3333 Burnet Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039
3333 Burnet Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039
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
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Sep 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.