PEDS 434C
Clinical Genetics/Metabolism
Marie T. McDonald
Description from DukeHub
The student becomes familiar with evaluation and management of various genetic disorders including malformation syndromes and biochemical disorders. History-taking, pedigree construction and analysis, specialized aspects of the dysmorphological physical examination, diagnostic techniques, routine and specialized laboratory methods (cytogenetic, biochemical, molecular), and reference materials (texts and computer programs) are covered. Students participate in weekly teaching and clinical conferences. For more information and to obtain a schedule and directions for where to meet on the First Day of Classes please email (contact listed in DukeHub). Credit: 4. Enrollment: max 2. Marie McDonald, MD
Skills
- clinicalSchool of Medicine clinical course
AI-resilient: 3 of 5
- Yes: Physical, lab or field work · "laboratory"
- Yes: Live work with people · "clinical"
- Yes: Judgment someone is accountable for · "diagnostic"
- No: A craft you practice with your hands or body
- No: Small, in-person format
The checks lean on Microsoft Research, Working with AI (2025), which found generative AI applies least to physical work and hands-on work with people. A signal, not a promise. How the score works
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