Medical Genetics Residency

Training Leaders in Medical Genetics

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The Medical Genetics Residency Program at the University of Washington is designed to provide physicians with an integrated clinical and research training experience in order to prepare them to become future leaders in Medical Genetics.

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PROgram overview

The University of Washington Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency Program provides comprehensive training in the diagnosis and management of individuals with genetic conditions across the lifespan. Residents gain broad clinical experience in pediatric, adult, prenatal, cancer, biochemical, molecular, and cytogenetics while developing the expertise needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving field of genomic medicine. 

Our program combines exceptional clinical training and a supportive learning environment with mentorship from nationally recognized faculty. Residents care for diverse patient populations across the WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho) region.

Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the program prepares graduates for board eligibility in Clinical Genetics and Genomics through two years of comprehensive clinical training. Residents also have opportunities to participate in scholarly and research activities, preparing them for careers in academic medicine. 

Graduates from our program who are interested in pursuing a research career may be eligible to apply for advanced postdoctoral research training through our NIH-funded T32 training program, which provides mentored research experience and supports the development of independent physician-scientists and investigators. 

2026 Motulsky Lecture

program CONTACTS

Kathleen Leppig, MD

Kathleen Leppig, MD

Program Director

leppig@uw.edu

Tiffany Wallace

Tiffany Wallace

Program Administrator

twalla@uw.edu

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