Taxonomy Code 207SM0001X

The directory of Molecular Genetic Pathologists in L A, California was last updated 1/9/2024

Molecular Genetic Pathologists
Taxonomy Code 207SM0001X

Classification: Medical Genetics

Description

A board certified subspecialty, the molecular genetic pathologist is expert in the principles, theory and technologies of molecular biology and molecular genetics. This expertise is used to make or confirm diagnoses of Mendelian genetic disorders, of human development, infectious diseases and malignancies and to assess the natural history of those disorders. A molecular genetic pathologist provides information about gene structure, function and alteration, and applies laboratory techniques for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for individuals with related disorders.

Notes

Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007.
www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definiton added, source added]

Additional Resources: American Board of Medical Genetics, 2007.
http://www.abmg.org/.

Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Medical Genetics.

A subspecialty certificate for MGG was approved by the ABMS in 1999.

ACGME Accredited Residency Program Requirements:
Proposal under development.