Max Rady College of Medicine

Genetic and Genomic Diagnostics Post-Doctoral Residency Program

The Genetic and Genomic Diagnostics (GGD) program is designed to train individuals in the field of clinical laboratory genetics. This hands-on program will develop the knowledge, skills and competencies in the areas molecular genetics, cytogenetics and genomics and apply these in a clinical laboratory setting for patients impacted by genetic conditions.

Close up of genomic sampling machine in laboratory.
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    Department

    • Max Rady College of Medicine | Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

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    Accreditation

    • Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG)

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    Expected duration

    • 3 years

Residency details

Individuals completing the program will meet the training requirements necessary to sit for the Genetic and Genomic Diagnostics (combined Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics training) certification examinations offered by the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists.

Training is offered in a centre accredited by the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists by certified clinical laboratory geneticists at the Genomics laboratory at the Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg.

Molecular technique gel electrophoresis for DNA sample method decrypt the genetic code. biochemistry and clinical chemistry in laboratory.

Admission and application requirements

Application deadline: October 15, 2025

A training opportunity is available from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029.

To apply for this program, you must:

  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
  • Have doctoral training with a strong background in Genetics

For more information, visit the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists website.

How to apply

All applicants should submit the following documents:

  • Personal statement outlining your interest in the program (max. 500 words)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Copies of degrees awarded
  • Official university transcripts (undergraduate and graduate; certified translations if not in English)
  • A minimum of three (3) letters of reference. Instruct your referees to send their assessments directly to ragatep@sharedhealthmb.ca.

Candidates must apply with the complete application package by email to ragatep@sharedhealthmb.ca.

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Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME)
Max Rady College of Medicine
260 Brodie Centre, 727 McDermot Avenue
University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3E 3P5 Canada

pgme@umanitoba.ca
204-789-3290
204-789-3850