To the extent that these activities can be performed without interfering with clinical responsibilities, they are encouraged. This will allow you to begin your research career after your clinical experience in medical genetics residency is finished. Subsequent suggestions for further funding can be discussed. There are also numerous NIH supported postdoctoral award mechanisms including the Genome Sciences Training Grant, Center for Organogenesis, Cancer Center, Bioinformatics, and the Pediatric Scientist Training Program. Applications to these funding mechanisms are also encouraged early in the first year of the program.
Clinical research is encouraged, especially related to patients or families identified in clinics.