Resident Elective Program (REP)
The NIH Residency Electives Program (REP) is an opportunity for a 4-to-8-week elective in the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD. It is open to residents and clinical fellows enrolled in ACGME-accredited training programs throughout the United States.
Overview
Participants have the opportunity to have direct experience in the care of patients enrolled in investigational protocols in the disciplines listed below. Participants in these elective rotations also have exposure to the design, conduct, and management of investigational protocols, including clinical trials.
Eligibility
Depending on the elective rotation of interest, certain eligibility requirements must be met. When reading descriptions of available electives, please consider that every rotation is unique. However, all residents are required to have their salary and benefits continued, and their malpractice/liability coverage provided by their home/sponsoring institution for the duration of the elective rotation. The REP does not offer either a housing or travel subsidy for selected participants.
Clinical Genetics at NHGRI
NHGRI investigators harness genomic technologies to diagnose and treat both rare and common diseases.
The Reverse Phenotyping Core transforms the practice of medicine through its genome-first approach.
The Undiagnosed Diseases Program helps complex patients through their diagnostic journeys.
Elective Aims
Become familiar with fundamental concepts in clinical genetics
Learn about genomic sequencing and management of genetic disorders
Participate in supervised clinical, laboratory, bioinformatics, or library research projects
How to Apply
Applications MUST be submitted a minimum of three months in advance of the proposed elective rotation start date via the online application form.
Applicants must be enrolled in an ACGME-accredited residency in the U.S. at the time of the proposed elective.
Elective Rotations:
- Adult Endocrinology
- Alcohol Use Disorders/Addiction Medicine
- Allergy and Immunology
- Biomedical Informatics
- Cardiology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Dermatology
- Hematology
- Hematopathology
- Hepatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Genetics
- Medical Oncology
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Pain and Palliative Care
- Pathology
- Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
- Pediatric Oncology
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Service
- Rheumatology
Contacts
Chris Ours, M.D.
NHGRI, Clinical Elective Program, Co-Director
Resident Elective Program, Co-Director
chris.ours@nih.gov
Oleg Shchelochkov, M.D.
NHGRI, Medical Genetics Fellowship, Director
Resident Elective Program, Co-Director
Clinical Elective Program, Co-Director
oleg.shchelochkov@nih.gov
Last updated: March 8, 2024