Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship
The Mayo Clinic Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship provides advanced, hands-on training in clinical laboratory genetics and genomics to prepare fellows for ABMGG board eligibility.
Funder: Mayo Clinic
Due Dates: August 1, 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Three-year salaried fellowship; typical stipend and benefits for Mayo Clinic fellows.
Summary: Intensive postdoctoral fellowship providing advanced training in laboratory genetics and genomics, leading to ABMGG board eligibility.
Key Information: Applicants must hold an M.D., D.O., or Ph.D. in genetics or a related field; international degrees require ABMGG credential review.
Description
The Mayo Clinic Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship is a three-year, full-time postdoctoral training program based at the Rochester, Minnesota campus. It is designed to prepare fellows for board eligibility through the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) and to develop future leaders in clinical laboratory genetics. The fellowship integrates clinical cytogenetic and molecular genetic testing, offering comprehensive exposure to a wide range of genetic diseases and laboratory methods within one of the world's largest and most sophisticated clinical laboratories. Fellows benefit from mentorship by board-certified directors, genetic counselors, and technologists, and have access to extensive clinical, educational, and research resources. The program emphasizes both technical and interpretive expertise, communication skills, and professional development.
