Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital Program
About This Program
The fellowship integrates training in both clinical cytogenetics and clinical molecular genetics into a single primary specialty. Fellows spend dedicated time on both constitutional and somatic genetics while rotating through a variety of Harvard-affiliated laboratories.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Anne Giersch, PhD
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Amanda Laga Nichols
Mass General Brigham -Brigham and Women'
Locations
Brigham and Women's Hospital
CAMD Shapiro 5
75 Francis St
Boston, MA 02115-6110
75 Francis St
Boston, MA 02115
65 Landsdowne St
Cambridge, MA 02139
3400 Computer Dr
Westborough, MA 01581
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(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
Sep 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 3, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 5, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 3, 2025
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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-8
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 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.