July 20-July 31, 2026 | Scholarship Applications Open
Location: The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine & Virtual
July 20-July 31, 2026 | Scholarship Applications Open
Location: The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine & Virtual
Human and Mammalian Genetics and Genomics: The McKusick Short Course is a cornerstone training program for advanced undergraduate, graduate, and medical students; genetic counselors; residents; fellows; clinicians; and researchers.
For more than six decades, the McKusick Short Course has combined foundational genetics education with emerging research and real-world application, helping participants build both conceptual understanding and practical insight through experiential learning.
Event contact: Lily Schenk
Attend lectures and workshops led by internationally recognized faculty from the American and African Societies of Human Genetics.
Clinical-track participants work with expert physicians to evaluate real patient cases and present their findings during the course.
Present your work during the poster session and engage with faculty and peers in a collaborative learning environment.
A limited number of scholarships are available to help offset the cost of registration, flights, ground transportation or lodging:
Need help securing support? Customize this justification letter template to share with your PI, supervisor or department head.
Chen K. Chai Memorial Lecture
John Mattick, Ph.D., University of New South Wales Sydney
Victor A. McKusick Memorial Lecture
Wendy Chung, M.D., Ph.D., Boston Children's Hospital
Thomas H. Roderick Memorial Lecture
Patricia Wittkopp, Ph.D., University of Michigan
Senior Lecture
Anne Bowcock, Ph.D., Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai
Research reported in this publication was supported by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number R25HD079344. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.
Immerse yourself in an intensive, two-week program featuring morning lectures, afternoon workshops and special evening sessions, alongside opportunities to connect with faculty and peers during poster sessions, lunches and receptions — all set on Mt. Desert Island near Acadia National Park.
Can’t attend in person? Join virtually with flexible access to live-streamed lectures, interactive Q&A, and recorded content available for six months.
Though virtual participants won’t have access to afternoon workshops or live access to evening sessions, the online experience ensures you stay connected with the latest in genetics and genomics.
"As a geneticist, this experience was particularly valuable because it allowed me to update my technical knowledge while also strengthening my understanding of how experimental models connect with human disease. It reminded me that continuous learning is essential in genetics, especially in such a rapidly evolving field. "
— 2025 Course Participant
"The instructors were approachable, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in our growth."
— 2025 Course Participant
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