List of National Human Genetic Societies
Website
Contact email
Name of President or Contact person:
Zanda Daneberga (president)
Phone
+371 67615677
Email
Other Contact Person
Janis Klovins (Deputy Chairmen)
Email
Other Contact Person
Monta Ustinova (Executive Secretary)
Email
Number of Members
70
Annual Membership Fee (in EUR)
15 Euro, Link to membership application: http://biomed.lu.lv/lv/par-mums/saistitas-organizacijas/lcga/ - Contact membership: Monta Ustinova
Frequency of the Annual Meeting
4 x per year
Composition of the Annual Meeting
For the members of Association or joint with other professional organisations.
Is Medical/Clinical Genetics recognised as specialization in your country?
Yes
Name of the Specialisation
Two specializations in the field of human genetics - Medical Geneticist and Geneticist (laboratory)
Recognised since
Clinical Geneticist -1994; Geneticist - 2009
How many years does the specialisation last?
5 years
Is the specialisation for MDs only or for PhDs and other graduates as well?
Medical Geneticist - MD only; Geneticist (laboratory) - MD or MSc in biology, chemistry or biomedicine.
Are there other human genetics related societies in your country?
Yes, Latvian Human Genetics Association
Is there a federation?
No - Latvian Association of Human Genetics is responsible for certification of Geneticists (laboratory).
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