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Medical Genetics & Genomics Residency Program
Program Highlights
- Diverse clinical exposure: trainees work with patients of all backgrounds with a wide range of genetic disorders
- Strong clinical and research opportunities within genetics as well as across the School of Medicine
- Onsite clinical genetics laboratories (biochemical, cytogenetics, molecular, genomics)
Program Leadership
Medical Genetics
Residency Program Director
David A. Stevenson, MD
Dr. Stevenson is board certified in both pediatrics and medical genetics. While he sees various types of genetic disorders in clinic, he has particular interest in disorders of Ras/MAPK pathway. As program director of the Medical Genetics and Combined Pediatrics-Medical Genetics Residency programs, Dr. Stevenson works closely with trainees to ensure they are able to achieve their individual goals within the program. In his free time, he enjoys hiking and spending time with family.
Fellowship and Residency Coordinator
Department of Pediatrics
Samuel DeKlerk, BA, BS
Samuel is the Education Program Coordinator for Medical Genetics. He manages the accreditation requirements and recruitment for the Combined Pediatrics-Medical Genetics Combined Residency Program.
Medical Genetics
Associate Program Director
Jon Bernstein, MD, PhD
Dr. Bernstein is a dedicated educator who teaches in the medical school and serves as research mentor for numerous students and trainees. He has special interest in the genetics of autism and other developmental disorders. Dr. Bernstein is the Chief of the Division of Medical Genetics and the Pediatric Medical Director for Stanford's Center for Undiagnosed Diseases.
Medical Genetics
Associate Program Director
Annie Niehaus, MD
Dr. Niehaus joined the Medical Genetics faculty in 2023, shortly after graduating from Stanford's Medical Genetics and Genomics residency program. Her primary academic interests relate to medical education, workforce development initiatives, variant interpretation, and the integration of rapid & broad genomic sequencing in the clinical setting.
Pediatrics-Medical Genetics
Associate Program Director
Dena Matalon, MD
Dr. Matalon joined the Medical Genetics faculty in 2017. As a recent graduate of a Combined Medical Genetics Residency program, she brings a unique perspective to program leadership. In addition to organizing the didactic program, Dr. Matalon serves on the division wellness committee which focuses on creating events to support resident wellbeing and forge community within the division as a whole.
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Research
Dr. Kristine Ongaigui presenting at 2025 WSPR conference.
Dr. Kajal Verma preseting her poster at the 2024 WSPR Conference.
Residents are expected to participate in research endeavors during the 2-year training program. They present at David Smith, ASHG, WSPR and other conferences throughout the United States and are encouraged to publish their findings.
Recent Awards/Honors:
- Dr. Juan – 2025 AFMR National Henry Christian Award
- Dr. Rodriguez-Gil – 2025 WSPR David W. Smith Pediatric Trainee Research Award
- Dr. Banerji – 2025 WSPR Reckitt/Mead Johnson Subspecialty Award
- Dr. Keehan – 2025 Pediatrics Research Retreat Day Outstanding Lightning Talk Presenter