Program Director of Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship and Director of Education

LGG Program Leadership and Administration

• Contribute to strategic direction and oversight for the training program, ensuring it meets the requirements of ABMGG, ACGME, and other governing entities. 
• Lead the development and implementation of the curriculum, including didactic sessions, clinical and laboratory rotations, and scholarly activities. 
• Oversee and evaluate the academic performance and progress of trainees. 
• Create effective learning opportunities for the program within the available budget and resources. Represent the program at local, regional, and national meetings and conferences. 
   

Curriculum Development and Implementation

• Develop, implement, and regularly update a comprehensive curriculum that meets the ACGME program requirements and prepares all NHGRI fellows for board certification.
• Ensure curriculum includes a balance of didactic instruction, clinical and laboratory experiences, research opportunities, and professional development activities.
   

Trainee Education and Development

• Coordinate the didactic curriculum including trainee and faculty presentations and graduate courses offered through the Foundation for the Advancement of Education in Sciences (FAES) making changes and updates as necessary related to the growth of the program and field of genetics and genomics. 
• Lecture in educational activities. 
• Prepare an updated annual supplementary in-training exam and board review curriculum targeted to the ABMGG General Examination. 
   

Faculty Development

• Recruit and retain qualified faculty to teach within the training program. 
• Provide ongoing faculty development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and expertise. 
• Foster a collaborative and collegial relationship with faculty members. 
   

Research and Scholarly Activity

• Encourage and support trainee and faculty participation in research and scholarly activities. 
• Contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of medical genetics and genomics through publications and presentations. 
   

Communication and Collaboration

• Contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of medical genetics and genomics through variant signouts, publications, and presentations. 
• Attendance and presentations at local, regional, and national conferences
• Encourage and support trainee and faculty participation in research and scholarly activities. 
   

For MD (or equivalent) candidates with ABMGG Board Certification in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics*

In addition to leading the didactic component of the training program, the DGE/LGG PD will play a vital role in the clinical realm. The DGE/LGG PD will participate in the Genetics Consult Service, providing expert diagnosis and management recommendations for patients referred by other clinicians across the NIH. Furthermore, the DGE/LGG PD will actively engage with other clinical research groups throughout the NIH Clinical Center, offering educational workshops and consultations to enhance their understanding of genetic factors in various disease processes and empower them to confidently manage patients and participants with potential genetic involvement.

For PhD candidates with ABMGG Board Certification in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics*

Beyond expert diagnosis and management, the DGE/LGG PD will provide consultative services to other medical teams related to the use and interpretation of genetic/genomic tests. The DGE/LGG PD will engage with labs within NIH and will work closely with clinicians and researchers to advance personalized medicine at NIH and beyond.

* Candidates with ABMGG certification in Clinical Molecular Genetics and Genomics or Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics will be considered.

Required

• Active ABMGG board certification in Laboratory Genetics & Genomics, Clinical Molecular Genetics and Genomics, and/or Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics 
• At least 3 years of clinical and/or laboratory genetics experience as an attending and/or in an academic/commercial lab setting.
• Excellent teaching and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Commitment to graduate education and scholarship.
  
  

Preferred

• Active ABMGG board certification in Laboratory Genetics & Genomics 
• At least 5 years of clinical and/or laboratory genetics experience as an attending and/or in an academic/commercial lab setting.
• Experience in the conceptualization and creation of training curriculums and/or graduate coursework.
• Previous experience in residency and/or program leadership and administration.
• Demonstrated success in managing others/direct reports.
• Familiarity with Graduate Medical Education including ACGME and ABMGG accreditation standards and guidelines.
  

Applicants should send an email expressing interest to Oleg Shchelochkov and are encouraged to include a personal statement in the application package describing their interest in and qualifications for this position; curriculum vitae; and names and contact information of three (3) referees (must include one (1) person who was the direct supervisor of the applicant, one (1) peer, and one (1) person who the applicant supervised or mentored). Do not include your birth date or social security number on application materials.

Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience.

Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

The NIH inspires public confidence in its science by maintaining high ethical principles. NIH employees are subject to federal government-wide regulations and statutes as well as agency-specific regulations described on the NIH Ethics Website. We encourage applicants to review this information.