Program Curriculum and Activities

• Individualized, mentored research activity with at least one of our renowned faculty mentors
• Core curriculum emphasizing:
  • Ethical Legal and Social Implications of Genomics themes (Required courses)
    • HBEHED669 - Genetics, Health Behavior, and Health Education
    • HBEHED715 - Ethical, Legal, & Social Issues in Genomics and Health
  • Genomic science (Menu of courses but not limited to the following)
  • HG 541 - Molecular Genetics
  • HG 542 - Molecular Basis of Human Genetic Disease
  • EPID511 - Introduction to Public Health Genetics
  • EPID515 - Genetics in Public Health
  • Responsible conduct of research
  • Research, data analytic, and health communication methods
• Elective coursework:
  • Fellows will work with their mentors to identify course offerings available across UM
• Professional skills development sessions:
  • Presentation of research findings
  • Critical review of the scientific literature
  • Communication skills development
  • Grant writing
  • Career planning