Sajid Merchant, MS
Fall Term 2026 (1970)
MDGEN 501 - Medical Genetics and Genomics I
3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)
This course provides an overview of the fundamental principles of medical genetics in a pediatric and adult genetics setting including the etiology, inheritance, management, and long-term sequelae of various conditions. Topics will include patterns of single gene and complex inheritance, molecular genetic testing, variant interpretation and personalized genomic medicine. Case examples will be used to reinforce the relevant principles. Readings will be derived from the required texts and from the primary literature. This course is offered as both face to face and synchronous online, but only through the consent of the department. Currently, the course is restricted to students in the Genetic Counselling training program and the Laboratory Medicine Pathology training program.
LECTURE A1 (56047)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
TR 15:30 - 16:50
Winter Term 2027 (1980)
MDGEN 407 - Independent Studies in Genetic Counselling
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)
An interactive course designed to provide undergraduate students insight into the role of a genetic counsellor through exploration of key topics. The class meets once a week for a 2-to-3-hour discussion. Each week students will be presented a typical genetic counselling case, which they will then write up and present to the entire class the following week. All students will then participate in the discussion of the case. Midterm(s) and/or finals consist of a 60 min presentation on a choice of various ethical issues currently impacting the field. The course is graded based on presentations, written assignments and participation. Open to undergraduate students with permission of the course instructor. Credit may only be obtained in one of MDGEN 407 or MDGEN 507.
SEMINAR B1 (84247)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
T 14:00 - 16:50