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Calgary - Medical Genetics and Genomics

University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta
Medical Genetics and Genomics
CMG Stream
1 Position
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The Calgary Medical Genetics and Genomics program provides comprehensive training in all areas of Medical Genetics, with an excellent balance between teaching and clinical service. The five-year program offers extensive exposure to various genetic specialties, including clinical, laboratory, and research experiences. Residents gain broad expertise through diverse rotations and specialized clinics across pediatric and adult settings.

Quick Facts
Program ID
29162
Quota
1 positions
Stream
CMG
Program Length
5 years
Last Approved
September 22, 2025
Last Updated
December 3, 2025
Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
0 - 50
Avg. Interview Rate
76 - 100 %
Program Overview

Teaching Philosophy

Competency-based medical education focusing on entrustable professional activities (EPAs), frequent formative assessments, and learner-centered progression through defined competency stages.

Training Setting

Primarily based at Alberta Children's Hospital, with rotations across multiple clinical sites in Calgary, including off-site prenatal, adult genetics, and hereditary cancer clinics.

Focus Areas
Clinical Genetics
Pediatric Genetics
Adult Genetics
Biochemical Genetics
Molecular Genetics
Cytogenetics
Metabolic Genetics
Hereditary Cancer
Prenatal Genetics
Neurogenetics
Special Features
  • Monthly outreach genetics clinics
  • Monthly resident syndrome clinic
  • Clinical diagnostic laboratory training
  • Annual clinical genetics symposia
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
  • Research project requirement
  • Conference attendance funding
Program Strengths
  • Comprehensive genetics training
  • Balanced teaching and clinical service
  • Extensive laboratory and clinical exposure
  • Strong research infrastructure
  • Diverse clinical experiences
Patient Populations
Pediatric patients
Adult patients
Patients with malformation syndromes
Inherited metabolic disorder patients
Cancer risk patients
Prenatal patients
Research Opportunities

Residents are expected to complete a scholarly project with mentorship and guidance from faculty. Funding is provided for conference attendance with abstract submission.

Teaching Hospitals
  • Alberta Children's Hospital
  • Prenatal Genetics Clinic
  • Hereditary Cancer Clinic
  • Adult Genetics Clinic
Training Setting Type
Academic medical center
Pediatric hospital
Outpatient clinics
Enhanced Skills Training
Outreach clinic experience
Laboratory training
Research skills
Interview Information

Interview Dates

  • Thursday, January 22, 2026
  • Friday, January 23, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
  • January 23, 2026
  • January 22, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
  • CV
  • Electives
  • Personal letter
  • Reference documents
  • Research/Publications
  • Transcripts
  • Interview performance
Compensation & Benefits

Alberta provincial salaries

Updated September 9, 2022

Salary Progression (5-Year Program)

Starting Salary

$58,934

PGY-1

Maximum Salary

$81,584

PGY-5

Benefits & Perks

Annual vacation: 4 weeks/yr
Call Stipends: weekday in-house –  $118.02weekend in-house / holiday – $178.72weekday home call – $59.01weekend home call / holiday – $89.35
CMPA dues paid: $1,500
Dental plan: 75% premium paid
Educational leave: 14 days paid leave
Extended health insurance: 75% premium paid$1000 per year Flexible Spending Account*
Frequency of calls: In-house call: 7/28. 2/4 weekend call.Home call: 9/28. 2/4 weekend call**A Resident scheduled on Home call but who is required to work more than four hours in hospital during the call period, of which more than one full hour is past 12:00 a.m. and before 6:00 a.m., or more than six (6) hours in hospital during the call period, shall be remunerated at the rate for In-House call.$100 per day for each scheduled weekend day of patient rounds when not on-call
Life insurance: 100% towards $150,000 coverage
Life Support Course Costs (Program Approved: 100% paid
Long-term disability insurance: 100% paid for 75% gross income
Maternity Leave: 18 weeks total (17 weeks paid to match 90% of salary when combined with EI)
Parental Leave: 2 weeks leave with full pay and benefits;52 weeks (inclusive of Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leaves) – unpaid leave

... and 4 more benefits

Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.

Curriculum & Rotations

PGY-1 Rotations

General Pediatrics • Full yearVarious pediatric sites

PGY-2 Rotations

Internal Medicine • Partial yearAdult health sites
Crisis Counseling • Partial yearVarious
Maternal Fetal Medicine • Partial yearPrenatal clinic
Fertility Clinic • Partial yearFertility clinic

PGY-3 Rotations

Cytogenetics • Partial yearLaboratory
Biochemical Genetics • Partial yearLaboratory
Molecular Genetics • Partial yearLaboratory
Clinical Metabolics • Partial yearClinical sites
Clinical Genetics • Partial yearVarious clinics

PGY-4 Rotations

Clinical Genetics • Partial yearVarious clinics
Research • Partial yearVarious
Electives • Partial yearVarious

PGY-5 Rotations

Clinical Genetics • Partial yearVarious clinics
Research • Partial yearVarious
Electives • Partial yearVarious
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Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.