Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship
The Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (LGG) fellowship at Children’s Mercy is a 36-month accredited American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) program designed to prepare PhD and/or MD candidates as laboratory geneticists. Laboratory geneticists direct clinical cytogenetic and molecular genetic laboratories, where they analyze and interpret human genetic and genomic tests relevant to diagnosis and management of genetic disorders. Laboratory geneticists act as consultants for a broad range of molecular and chromosomal disorders, both inherited and acquired.
Training will be conducted in the Clinical Genetics and Genomics laboratories on the Children’s Mercy campus. Upon successful completion of the program, the trainee will be qualified to sit for the ABMGG Clinical Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Board examination.
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Graduate Medical Education Open House
Explore our hospital and our city. Experience our culture of wellbeing and support firsthand. See your future here, with us.
Save the date:
- Friday, November 14, 2025
One night lodging paid. Participation will not affect your ranking. All invited applicants will receive additional information at the time of their invitation to interview.
Mix & Mingles
Children's Mercy is dedicated to recruiting and training pediatric learners from a wide range of backgrounds, unique perspectives and experiences. Our goal is to provide exceptional care by building a team that mirrors the communities we serve. This year, we will offer both virtual and in-person Mix and Mingle events for our candidates as part of our commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all.
Save the date:
- Tuesday, October 7, 2025 (virtual)
- Thursday, November 13, 2025 (in person)
- Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (virtual)
Participation will not affect your ranking. All invited applicants will receive additional information at the time of their invitation to interview.
Salaries and benefits
2025-26 salaries
- PGY 4: $80,891.20
- PGY 5: $81,744.00
- PGY 6: $83,657.60
- PGY 7: $87,006.40
- PGY 8: $89,190.40
Benefits for fellows
- $1,500 Educational stipend per academic year for books, travel and other educational materials
- $2,250 Professional stipend for academic year to present scholarly activity
- Health and dental insurance for trainee and dependents with no premiums
- $800 a year Lifestyle Spending Account
- Hospital-issued Laptop/iPad
- Free parking
- Moving allowance
- 6 weeks paid medical leave
- 6 weeks paid family leave
- 20 days of vacation
- Paid sick time
- Paid board exam
- Access to clinical and research librarians, statisticians, scientific writers and learning specialists
- Tuition allowance of $5,250 per year
- On-site fitness center and wellness center
Academic curriculum
Learn more about the curriculum, including didactics, courses and workshops.
Clinical experience
Learn about the quality and extent of hands-on experience offered through this fellowship.
Faculty and fellows
Meet the team of fellows and faculty for the Laboratory Genetics and Genomics fellowship.
Apply for the program
Learn how to apply for this fellowship and begin the application process.
Our Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship team
Elena Repnikova, PhD
Program Director
CytoMolecular@cmh.edu
Kasi Trader, BA
Program Coordinator
ktrader@cmh.edu
Sarah King, MS, C-TAGME
Sr. Fellowship Coordinator
srking@cmh.edu