surgery residents
Medical Students

4th Year Electives

Clinical & Reproductive Genetics

 

Director:   Gabriel M. Cohn, M. D.

Duration:   4 weeks
Students per month:   1

The student will learn the genetic aspects of obstetrics, gynecology, cancer genetics and pediatrics by participating in genetic counseling sessions, perform pedigree analysis, participate in prenatal diagnostic testing (ultrasound, amniocentesis, CVs) and evaluate dysmorphic fetuses, newborns, infants, and children.  In addition the student will learn various laboratory procedures including karyotype analysis, MSAFP and triple screening and molecular genetics (PCR, RFLP, SSCP analysis, etc).

No nights or weekends during this rotation.

If you are interested in our 4th year elective, please submit an application.


 

Last reviewed/updated on May 13, 2008

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