Clinical & Metabolic Genetics

Information coming soon.

Information coming soon.

Information coming soon.

Information coming soon.

• Roberto Mendoza-Londono
• Liali Aljouda
• Lauren Chad
• David Chitayat
• Ronald Cohn
• Gregory Costain
• Ashish Deshwar
• Leona Fishman
• Michal Inbar-Feigenberg
• Laura Guilder
• Rebekah Jobling
• Andreas Schulze
• Neal Sondheimer
• Yiming Wang
• Rosanna Weksberg
• Grace Yoon

• Kim Amburgey
• Riyana Babul-Hirji
• Amanda Carnevale
• Cheryl Cytrynbaum 
• Megan Dickson
• Lucie Dupuis  
• Bailey Gallinger  
• Stacy Hewson 
• Regan Klatt  
• Nicole Liang
• Heather MacDonald
• Nicole Martin
• Andrea Shugar 
• Abby Watts-Dickens
• Nada Quercia  
• Laura Zahavich 

Genome diagnostics Lab

• Tamara Braid
• Niri Carroll
• Diana Matviychuk  
• Nishaat Misquita
• Anna Pan
• Jennifer Keating

Research

• Ny Hoang  
• Ege Sarikaya
• Olivia Moran
• Marci Schwartz
• Thanuja Selvanayagam
• Anna Szuto  
• Rose Venier (mat leave – covered by Tristan Charlinski)
• Amy Pan
• Kaitlin Stanley
• Sadia Chowdhury

• Dawn Cordeiro  
• Vivian Cruz 
• Sara Elliott
• Meghan Fraser 
• Samantha Lotti
• Margaret Mackrell  
• Michelle Mecija 

For more information, see SickKids Nursing.

• Jolynn Dickson  
• Sarah Herd  
• Laura Nagy  
• Nisha Pai 

For more information, see Clinical Dietetics.

• Dr. Eva Mamak 

• Lisa Feitelberg

• Julia Meilach-Gould

• Deborah Taylor 
• Shiela Anover  
• Laurie Baciao  
• Denese Henry  
• Melanie Lameront  
• Herrick Luk
• Vanessa Luk 
• Brittany Marshman  
• Mary Ruberto
• Areeba Siddiqui
• Raman Sondhi 
• Kaleigh Todd
• Stacey Trumata
• Rozmin Visram 
• Nicole Allain
• Maggie Stevanovic 

Our Division offers many fellowship training opportunities in both clinical and metabolic genetics. We offer one two-year non-accredited fellowship program in clinical genetics, metabolic genetics, and rare disease. As well as two three-year accredited fellowships through the CCMG in Clinical Genetics and Clinical Biochemical Genetics. Fellowships include extensive clinical exposure as well as rotations through service laboratories and a short research project. We see a wide variety of genetics problems, including dysmorphology, metabolic and prenatal cases and have a busy inpatient and outpatient service. We are backed up by biochemical, molecular and cytogenetic laboratories. 

For more information about Canadian College of Medical Geneticists Clinical Fellowships, please visit the CCMG website.  

For all Divisional Fellowships, the application deadline is the first of May one year prior to requested start date, regardless of funding type. 

Academic Year runs from July 1 to June 30. 

Please contact genetics.training@sickkids.ca for application details.  

The Centre for Genetic Medicine offers a one-year fellowship in Advanced Genomics in Rare Disease. 

The Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine also offers laboratory fellowships in biochemical, cytogenetics and molecular genetics that are accredited by the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists. 

The Residency Program in Medical Genetics at the University of Toronto is a five-year program accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). This includes two years of basic clinical training in paediatrics, internal medicine and obstetrics and gynaecology, followed by genetics training. The latter includes exposure to laboratory specialties (molecular genetics, biochemical and cytogenetics), clinical genetics (adult, paediatric, cancer, prenatal and specialty genetics clinics), clinical biochemical genetics, and protected research time. CaRMS Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. 

Our programs are committed to excellence in training individuals for careers in academic and research-based genetics. SickKids is enriched by collaboration with our Research Institute and activities with the basic scientists include regular combined rounds and seminars. 

See Dr. Roberto Mendoza talk with PGME about the Genetics Residency Program on YouTube. 

Please contact genetics.training@sickkids.ca for application details.  

An elective in the Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics enables you to explore genetics by gaining experience beyond the available curriculum as well as introducing you to various clinical activities of the division which include outpatient clinics (General Genetics, Genetic Metabolic and subspecialty), the inpatient consult service and educational activities, such as departmental rounds and seminars.  

For further information, please visit the following:  

The AFMC Student Portal 

International Elective Students AFMC Portal

Postgraduate Medical Trainees Electives Program, University of Toronto

Please contact genetics.training@sickkids.ca for more details.

The graduate Department of Molecular and Medical Genetics at the University of Toronto in collaboration with the Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics at SickKids, has established a Master of Science degree in Genetic Counselling. The first class was accepted for the 1998/1999 academic year. The program incorporates academic and clinical training to provide students with the knowledge and skills to function as competent genetic counsellors in a variety of settings. The program was designed in accordance with the practice-based competencies of The American Board of Genetic Counseling.

 Our internationally distinguished faculty is committed to: 

• Comprehensive and compassionate genetic counselling 
• Leading edge research in the diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases 
• Excellence in education 

Stacy Hewson, M.Sc., M.Sc., CCGC, CGC Program Director  

David Chitayat, MD, FABMG, FACMG, FCCMG, FRCPC Medical Director 

Riyana Babul-Hirji, M.Sc, CGC Assistant Program Director  

Susan Armel M.Sc.CH, CGC Assistant Program Director  

For more information about this program please see the University's M.Sc Genetic Counselling Program website, and/or email: mscgc.inquiries@sickkids.ca 

If you are interested in volunteering in the Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics, please complete the Volunteer Information Form along with a copy of your CV/Resume and send to genetics.volunteer@sickkids.ca.

Your application will be added to our divisional database which faculty can access when they are looking for a volunteer. We keep all applications on file for eight months.  

Learn about all volunteer opportunities at SickKids here.

The Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics/Genetics and Genome Biology Program, in conjunction with Prenatal and Adult Genetics at Mount Sinai Hospital host Genetics Grand Rounds bi-monthly on Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. from September to June every year. The goal of our Grand Rounds program is to present state of the art analysis and research on topics relevant to Genetics/Genomics. The expertise of the audience is wide-ranging, including: physicians, scientists, genetic counsellors, trainees, nurses, social workers, etc.  

Details concerning Genetic Grand Rounds are sent out via email. Please contact Genetics Grand Rounds if you wish to be added to the distribution list, or if you have any questions regarding Genetics Grand Rounds. 

Our biannual Research Day which is focused on highlighting and promoting the research work of our healthcare professionals (i.e. Physicians, Genetic Counsellors, Nurses, Social Workers, Trainees/Fellows, Dieticians, etc).

Participants are asked to submit abstracts for presentation either orally or via poster that outlines the research work undertaken through our Division. The goals of the Research Day are to recognize the outstanding research conducted in the division, showcase publications, and promote and foster collaboration within the division. 

The Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics at The Hospital for Sick Children is offering an annual summer student award. This award has been made possible by the Starbucks Coffee Company Endowment Fund and will enable students to participate in a clinical genetics/genomics research project at The Hospital for Sick Children for a 12-week term (May to August). The research projects that the awarded students will participate in will be chosen by the Starbucks Students Award Committee.

At the time of application, students must be in 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of an undergraduate degree program. Students in medical school may also apply. Students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. 

The stipend for the award equates to the Ontario minimum wage rate for a 35-hour work week. To apply, students must submit the following in one PDF document: a letter outlining your past relevant experience, your objectives and how this experience might ultimately support your future goals, a current CV, university level transcripts, and two letters of reference. Letters of reference should be sent directly from the referee to Mary Ruberto. No minimum grade point average (GPA) is required to be eligible to apply to the program, however, please note that these positions are highly competitive, therefore, a strong GPA is advantageous.

Applications should be submitted to Mary Ruberto at mary.ruberto@sickkids.ca no later than Friday, February 7, 2025 by midnight. Please note "Starbucks Student Award 2025" in the subject line.

For any questions or further information, please contact Mary at mary.ruberto@sickkids.ca.