Clinical Genetics/Metabolism

4 credits · School of Medicine

The student becomes familiar with evaluation and management of various genetic disorders including malformation syndromes and biochemical disorders. History-taking, pedigree construction and analysis, specialized aspects of the dysmorphological physical examination, diagnostic techniques, routine and specialized laboratory methods (cytogenetic, biochemical, molecular), and reference materials (texts and computer programs) are covered. Students participate in weekly teaching and clinical conferences. For more information and to obtain a schedule and directions for where to meet on the First Day of Classes please email marie.mcdonald@duke.edu. Credit: 4. Enrollment: max 2. Marie McDonald, MD