The Basic Training curriculum for MFM and REI Fellows is comprehensive and progressive; we suggest that fellows begin with Weeks 1-4 before taking Weeks 5-8. Fellows are encouraged to work with their local genetics faculty each week to reinforce concepts and gain case experience. Most of the curriculum can be completed on your own schedule. Each week, fellows attend one LIVE Workshop and one LIVE Rounds with the Geneticists; dates and times of LIVE events are listed below. Please direct questions regarding this course to janice.edwards@uscmed.sc.edu.
Beginning in 2026, we will offer a Basic Training curriculum for Practicing Obstetric Providers.
Registration
Basic Training Part 1: Weeks 1-4, October 6-31, 2025
Apply by September 15, 2025
- $350 per Physician in Training
- $500 per Practicing Clinician
- $100 for previously enrolled only for audit/review
Plan to also complete
Basic Training Part 2: Weeks 5-8, March 2-27, 2026
Register by February 15, 2026
Curriculum
Daily Schedule
- Recorded Lecture (60-90 minutes) Monday-Friday
- Workshop Activity (60-120 minutes) Monday-Friday, see LIVE dates below
- Case Based Learning On Site with your local genetics professionals
- LIVE! Rounds with the Geneticists (Fridays 1-2pm Eastern)
- Reading and Viewing Assignments
- Web Based Resources
- Daily Quiz Questions (Monday-Wednesday)
- Quiz of the Week (Thursday)
Basic Training Part 1: Weeks 1-4
Topics
- Week 1 Principles of Genetics
- Week 2 Gene Structure and Function
- Week 3 Cytogenetics
- Week 4 Molecular Genetics
Learning Outcomes
- Define genetic mechanisms of disease and inheritance as they apply to cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and clinical genetics.
- Describe the different types of genetic variants and which are detected by specific genetic testing approaches.
- Explain technologies underlying genetic tests and how those impact testing strategies and interpretation.
- Apply knowledge to case evaluation, genetic testing, and genetic counseling.
LIVE Rounds and Workshops – October 2025
Fellows are requested to join these LIVE sessions on Fridays. All events in Eastern Time.
10/10/2025, 11:00am-12:30pm – LIVE Workshop: Pedigree Construction and Risk Analysis
10/10/2025, 1:00-2:00pm – LIVE Rounds with the Geneticists
10/17/2025, 11:00am-12:30pm – LIVE Workshop: Mechanisms of Disease from the Embryo to the Fetus: Case Series
10/17/2025, 1:00-2:00pm – LIVE Rounds with the Geneticists
10/24/2025, 1:00-2:00pm – LIVE Rounds with the Geneticists
10/31/2025, 11:00am-12:30pm – LIVE Workshop: Genetic Counseling Case Series
10/31/2025, 1:00-2:00pm – LIVE Rounds with the Geneticists
Basic Training Part 2: Weeks 5-8 Topics
Topics
- Week 5 Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis I
- Week 6 Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis II
- Week 7 Genetics Puttanesca
- Week 8 Cancer Genetics
Learning Outcomes
- Describe techniques, interpretation, limitations, and clinical applications of screening including cell free DNA screening, expanded carrier screening, and newborn screening.
- Compare and contrast diagnostic testing methods, including preimplantation genetic testing, CVS, and amniocentesis.
- Describe the application of genetic testing to evaluation of ultrasound identified anomalies, stillbirth, recurrent pregnancy loss, and the newborn with abnormalities.
- Describe and discuss the current and evolving ethical, legal, and social issues in reproductive medical genetics.
LIVE Rounds and Workshops – March 2026
Fellows are requested to join these LIVE sessions on Fridays. All events in Eastern Time.
3/6/2026, 1:00-2:00pm – LIVE Rounds with the Geneticists
3/13/2026, 11:00am-12:30pm – LIVE Workshop: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
3/13/2026, 1:00-2:00pm – LIVE Rounds with the Geneticists
3/20/2026, 1:00-2:00pm – LIVE Rounds with the Geneticists
3/27/2026, 11:00am-12:00pm – Special Lecture to close the eight-week course. Please invite your program director and genetic colleagues to join us for this special event!
Please Note
The course materials and information presented in Basic Training in Reproductive Medical Genetics are for informational and educational purposes only. The course materials and discussions are not to be considered medical nor treatment advice. The Foundation for Reproductive Genetics Education and the faculty are not responsible for the management or treatment of individual patients presented or discussed.