Coursework
Course Work: The majority of the course work will take place during the winter session (September to December) of the first year. Course work may include:
1st Year
| MEDG 520/530 | Advanced Human Genetics |
| MEDG 420 | Human, Biochemical and Molecular Genetics |
| MEDG 550 | Concepts in Clinical Genetics |
| MEDG 560 | Genetic Counselling Seminar |
| MEDG 421 | Cancer Genetics |
| MEDG 535 | Genetics and Ethics |
| CNPS 362 | Interviewing Skills |
| MEDG 570 | Introductory Clinical Rotation |
2nd Year
| MEDG 565 | Advanced Genetic Counselling Seminar |
| MEDG 575 | Advanced Clinical Rotation |
| MEDG 548 | Independent Directed Studies |
Clinical Rotations: The Provincial Medical Genetics Program, Department of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia, is the main referral centre for genetic services in the province. As a result, the clinical caseload is extremely varied. The clinical rotations (MEDG 570, 575) have been developed and are evaluated in accordance with the Practice Based Competencies established by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. As students gain experience, their role in the clinical setting will progress until they are able to counsel independently. The clinical rotations include:
- Paediatric Genetics
- Prenatal Genetics
- Adult Genetics
- Specialty Clinics (both Adult and Paediatric)
- Cancer Genetics
- Diagnostic Ambulatory Program
- Cytogenetic Laboratory
- Molecular Genetics Laboratory
- Biochemical Genetics Laboratory
- Embryofetopathology Laboratory
