<p>I’m not sure that shorter residency applies – almost all the genetics folks I know are combined trainees. Most of them have completed at least 2 years of Peds (the majority are fully certified Peds and have finished 3 years), then complete a second residency in Medical Genetics. </p>
<p>Different programs seem to call this a residency or fellowship.</p>
<p>Several of the programs are listed as 2 years of training specifically in Med Genetics most with at least an optional 3rd year of Research. Almost all the one’s I looked at require at least a couple years of residency – IM and Peds make the most sense though OB/GYN could easily be combined. Several 5 year program combine a Peds and Genetics program though.</p>
<p>I can;t find any program that would allow full certification with only 2 years Post Med School training.</p>