Medical Genetics
| Department |
Pediatrics
|
|---|---|
| Course Number |
PED 378
|
| Course Title | Medical Genetics |
| Course Director |
Eyby Leon, MD Geneticist
|
| Length (Weeks) |
2, 4 |
| When Offered |
All year |
| Prerequisites |
None |
| Availability Notes | |
| Contact Name |
Wilhelmina Bradford
|
| Contact Phone | |
| Contact Fax | |
| Contact Email |
wcbradfo@childrensnational.org
|
| Other Contacts |
Dr. Leon (eleon [at] childrensnational.org (eleon[at]childrensnational[dot]org); 202-545-2495); Tiffany Swaringer (tswaringer [at] childrensnational.org (tswaringer[at]childrensnational[dot]org); 202-545-2524) |
| Location |
CNRIC (Children’s National Research and Innovation Campus) (Genetics Department) The address is: 7125 13th Pl NW Washington, DC 20012 |
| Limit |
2
|
| Report |
Students will be sent information prior to rotation. |
| Evaluation |
Uniform Clinical Evaluation |
| Description |
This elective provides an exposure to the principles of basic human genetics with an emphasis on the dysmorphic child, syndrome identification, and inborn errors of metabolism in the genetics clinic and through inpatient consultation. Additional emphasis on genetic testing and counseling will also be provided. No weekends or call. Although residents do not typically participate in this elective, students will have an opportunity to interact with them during resident conferences. |
| Additional Notes |