The Introduction to Cytogenetics Training Program is meticulously designed to provide trainees with foundational knowledge and practical skills essential for a career in clinical cytogenetics. This program offers an in-depth exploration of both traditional Cytogenetics and Molecular Cytogenetics, preparing participants to become proficient professionals in the cytogenetics workforce. Trainees will learn to recognize and apply various cytogenetic techniques, including prenatal and postnatal specimen processing, tissue culture, and Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization (FISH). Additionally, the program emphasizes developing skills in chromosome analysis for postnatal samples and identifying constitutional abnormalities. Trainees will also be trained to use the International System for Human Cytogenomic Nomenclature (ISCN) to describe simple and common chromosomal aberrations effectively, ensuring they are well-equipped for the complexities of clinical cytogenetics practice.

By the end of this training, the trainee will be able to:

1. Explain the basic principles of Cytogenetics and Molecular Cytogenetics
2. Recognize cytogenetics techniques including pre-natal and post-natal specimen processing and tissue culture and FISH (part of hands-on training)
3. Demonstrate basic skills in analyzing chromosomes for post-natal samples and constitutional abnormalities
4. Apply International System for Human Cytogenomic Nomenclature (ISCN) for simple and common chromosome aberrations