Wayne State University School of Medicine
Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling
Curriculum Overview |
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Year 2 |
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Winter |
Course
Work: |
Principles of Genetic Counseling
MBG 7640
3 crs.
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Theory & Practice of Genetic Counseling MBG 7740
3 crs.
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Year 1 Medical Genetics
(Starts mid-April)
Not for credit, but students take the final examination
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Advanced Theory & Practice of Genetic Counseling
MBG 7741
3 crs.
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Optional Elective |
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Introductory Molecular Biology
MBG 7010
4 crs.
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Advanced Human Genetics
MBG 7600
4 crs.
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Evaluating the Health Research Literature
MBG 7860
1 cr.
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Advanced Medical Genetics
MBG 7800
3 crs.
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Year 1 Medical Embryology-not for credit
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Genetic Counseling Seminar
MBG 7880
1 cr.
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Genetic Counseling Seminar
MBG 7880
1 cr. - presentation
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Language of Medical Genetics
MBG 7660
1 cr.
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Elective 1
3 crs.
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Elective 2
3 crs.
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Research Project
MBG 7999
1 cr.
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Research Project
MBG 7999
1 cr.
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Clinical
Activities: |
Observational opportunities in various clinics (examples include multiple sclerosis, craniofacial, breast cancer, fetal assessment) |
Clinical Internship
(Introductory)
Participation genetics clinic
4 rotation (3 wks.)
MBG 8998
1 cr.
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Clinical Internship
Participation genetics
clinic
2 rotations (14 wks.)
MBG 8998
1 cr.
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Clinical Internship
Participation genetics clinic
2 rotations (14 wks.)
MBG 8998
2 crs.
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Clinical Internship
Participation genetics clinic
1 rotation (7 wks.)
Clinical Genetics Laboratories (7 wks.)
MBG 8998
2 crs.
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Other
Activities: |
Attend relevant seminars, conferences, case conferences, process group, and journal clubs
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