Clinical Genetics
PD 508M.7
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Description
This course will introduce students to the application of basic genetic principles to clinical genetics problems. Students will attend Genetic Rounds and clinics and participate, under supervision, in the consultation/management of families with genetic problems. Students will attend outpatient clinics, under the direct supervision of the genetics fellows (either first or second year fellow) and attendings according to a set schedule. They also will participate in in-patient consultations, also under the direct supervision of the 1st year genetics fellow and attending. Students will also be exposed to various cytogenetic, biochemical and molecular diagnostic methodologies, including those employed in prenatal diagnosis. They will deal with disorders such as inborn errors of metabolism, congenital malformations, chromosomal abnormalities and other genetic diseases. They will also attend lectures and seminars of the genetics group and general hospital rounds. They will also be expected to give a brief presentation about one of the cases they have seen with a discussion of the disorder.
There is no night call.
Not Available for Cross Registration
