Department of Pediatric Genetics
Carilion Children’s Clinical Genetics program provides comprehensive genetic evaluation, diagnosis and counseling for both pediatric and adult patients.
About
Department specs
Services
- Diagnosis, management and treatment of patients with genetic disorders
- Evaluation of individual and family medical histories
- Genetic risk assessments
- Interpretation of clinical and laboratory information
- Counseling for patients and families
- Explanation of the causes and typical courses of genetic disorders
Faculty
Education
Overview
As a program, we are deeply committed to the professional and personal growth of our residents. Our comprehensive curriculum aims to prepare excellent pediatricians who are competitive fellowship candidates and equally confident in entering practice following graduation. We strive to address the growing challenges facing pediatric physicians, and as such, have emphasized patient advocacy, quality improvement and mental health as key aspects of our training. Carilion Children’s partnership with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine allows residents to collaborate with other professionals on world-class research opportunities. To learn more, visit our Pediatrics Residency page.
