Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program
About This Program
The Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (LGG) Fellowship at OHSU is focused in the areas of cytogenetics and molecular genetics. The two-year program provides extensive applied laboratory training in the OHSU Knight Diagnostic Laboratories. In addition to laboratory experience, trainees participate in didactic course work, observe in outpatient clinical settings, interact with the hospital staff and referring providers, and present at clinical grand rounds and clinical genetics case conferences.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Alaa Koleilat, PhD
Oregon Health & Science University
Primary Program Contact
Tara Houston
Oregon Health & Science University
Locations
Oregon Health & Science University
Dept. of Molecular and Medical Genetics
3222 SW Research Drive, Mail Code: L103
Portland, OR 97239
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97201-3098
Application Information
No Program Match
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Jul 15, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
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 dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 8
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
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