Certification Name : Certification in Medical Genetics
Certification Description
Individuals interested in pursuing ABMG certification must be enrolled in an ABMG-accredited fellowship or an ACGME-accredited clinical genetics residency. The program must be accredited in the specialty(ies) in which the trainee plans to seek certification. The list of ABMG-accredited fellowships and ACGME-accredited clinical genetics residencies is available in the Training Guide to North American Graduate and Post-Graduate Training Programs in Human Genetics prepared by the American Society of Human Genetics.
Certifying Organization
American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics(ABMGG)(0051)
9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814-3998
Contact information : 301-634-7315 Email : sribinson@abmg.faseb.org
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 10 Years
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
certified medical geneticist, medical scientist, diplomate ABMG