Education
The residency is part of the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics. In this combined program, your first year of education and training will focus on pediatric care. In years 2-4, you’ll train in both pediatrics and medical genetics and genomics. This includes six months of individualized training based on your unique interests.
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Clinical Training
- View a sample rotation schedule
- Learn more about the genetics rotations on the Medical Genetics and Genomics individual residency’s website.
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Research
Residency at Iowa will help you advance your career quickly through our strength in research. We are a leader in medical genetics research with strong programs including multiple clinical trials in lysosomal storage disorders, Neurofibromatosis type 1, and metabolic conditions. Clinical research spans various areas of genetics. Benchwork research includes lysosomal storage disorders, genetics of eyes, ears, and complex diseases. Our programs also cover Genomics and Bioinformatics.