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The Greenwood Genetic Center Medical Genetics and Genomics Advanced Practice Provider (GGC MGGAPP) Fellowship is a 12-month training program designed to prepare an APP (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to evaluate and treat genetic disorders in individuals of all ages. Applicants should have a degree from an accredited graduate program and either PA or FNP certification.

GGC currently provides clinical diagnostic evaluations across the state of South Carolina with 7 geneticists, 15 clinical genetic counselors, 3 metabolic dieticians, 2 physician assistants, 1 nurse practitioner, 1 developmental-behavioral pediatrician, and 1 neuropsychologist.

The MGGAPP Fellow will spend the majority of their time on the Greenwood campus but may participate in clinical visits at other GGC offices (Greenville, Columbia, Charleston, and Florence). In addition, the MGGAPP Fellow will attend various specialty, multidisciplinary, and enrichment clinics.

The academic training will build a broad base of knowledge in medical genetics and genomics coordinated with other clinical and laboratory trainees at GGC. The Fellow will attend the Advanced Human Genetics Graduate Course (a 19-week, 66.5-hour course), weekly conferences, monthly case reviews, and monthly seminars. They will present at these events regularly. Fellows will also complete a rotation in each GGC laboratory, gaining insight into the diagnostic studies used in the care of patients with genetic disorders.

The MGGAPP Fellow will be exposed to various topics and research in the field of medical genetics and genomics throughout their training at GGC and by attending the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting and/or the Clinical Genetics Advance Practice Provider Conference. An original research project is anticipated, with results to be presented at an annual meeting.

By the end of the program, the MGGAPP Fellow will be capable of performing a comprehensive genetics evaluation, ordering appropriate genetic testing, interpreting reports, and delivering results to patients and family members. Employment is not guaranteed upon successful completion of the program, but a position may be available on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants must contact Leta Tribble, PhD for the MGGAPP application. Materials, including the completed application, CV, statement of intent, and three letters of recommendation (one from a professor, one from a preceptor, and one from another MD/PA/NP familiar with your performance), should be submitted via email to Leta Tribble, PhD.

Applications open on October 1 and are due by January 31 of each year. Applicants will be notified in mid-February if they are selected for an interview, and interviews will be conducted in March. Candidates will be notified by April 30 if they are selected for the fellowship. The start date is June 30 each year.