University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
About This Program
Through our Laboratory Genetics and Genomics fellowship program we intend to produce laboratory geneticists competent to discover pathogenic genetic defects underlying human ailments, to develop laboratory assays to detect genetic alterations (germline and somatic) in clinical samples, to interpret results, and to effectively communicate these results to non-geneticist direct care providers.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ramakrishna Prasad Koduru, PhD, MS
UT Southwestern Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Devin Jackson
UT Southwestern Med ctr
Locations
UT Southwestern Med Ctr
Dept of Pathology MC 9073
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9073
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9002
6201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235-0001
1935 Medical District Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
5201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235
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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 10, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 13 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.