Clinical Genetics and Metabolism

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The students will join the clinical genetics and metabolism service for DUMC and participate in all the activities of the team - outpatient clinics, inpatient consults, case conferences and didactic presentations. They will perform history-taking, pedigree construction, physical examination (including dysmorphology assessment) and construct a differential diagnosis using reading materials, internet resources and databases. They will observe genetic counseling sessions. Credit: 1. Enrollment Max. 2. Location: Genetics Clinic in Children's Health Center, Level 2, workroom D. Please email Dr. Marie McDonald the week before for the schedule. Marie McDonald, MD