Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM), Medical Genetics & Genomics

Academic Year 2025-2026
 

About the Maternal-Fetal Medicine & Medical Genetics and Genomics Fellowship

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) Maternal-Fetal Medicine & Medical Genetics and Genomics Fellowship aims to create leaders in both maternal-fetal medicine and genetics with robust clinical training, a world-class education and a broad range of individual opportunities in clinical innovation, Obstetrics & Gynecology research, advocacy and quality improvement in an innovative and progressive work environment.

The goals of our fellowship program are to:

  • Produce competent and independent maternal-fetal medicine and genetics specialists that have the ability to practice any and all aspects across the full breadth and depth of the specialty.
  • Train physicians who practice compassionate patient-centered care for patients with maternal or fetal complications.
  • Develop providers who recognize and work towards the eradication of healthcare disparities domestically and globally.
  • Graduate practitioners who exhibit the highest levels of integrity, collaboration and professionalism.
  • Prepare graduates to engage in clinical, epidemiological or translational research in order to advance knowledge in our specialty.
  • Train practitioners to have an understanding of quality improvement and patient safety and incorporate these principles in their practice setting.
  • Produce excellent medical educators who effectively teach and inspire learners of all levels.
  • Promote innovative thinking and leadership in the transformation of health care delivery.

Our fellowship program is four years: three years of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and one year of Medical Genetics & Genomics. The curriculum consists of 12 months of protected research time and 24 months of MFM clinical, including ultrasound, labor and delivery, antepartum, infectious disease, critical care and fetal cardiology, and 12 months of medical, biochemical, prenatal, cytogenetic and cancer genetics.

Fellowship Leadership & Teaching Faculty

Meet the Maternal-Fetal Medicine & Medical Genetics and Genomics Fellowship leadership at BIDMC.

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Melissa Spiel, DO, FACOG         Mira Irons, MD                                           Millie Anne Ferrés, MD
Program Director                        Associate Program Director                  Assistant Program Director
at BIDMC                                       at Boston Children's Hospital               at BIDMC 
 

Current Fellow

Meet our current fellow in the Maternal-Fetal Medicine & Medical Genetics and Genomics Fellowship.

Fellow

Michelle Wang, MD
PGY 7

Residency
Boston University

Medical School
University of Alabama School of Medicine

Apply to the MFM Genetics & Genomics Fellowship

Applicants interested in this combined 4-year training pathway must submit their application by April 20, 2026. Please email Dayana Valerio to be considered. 

Application Requirements: To be considered for this fellowship, please submit the following materials to our program directors, Dr. Melissa Spiel and Dr. Millie Anne Ferrés, by emailing Dayana Valerio by April 20, 2026. 

Interviews will be held May 2026

  • Curriculum Vitae 
  • Three letters of recommendation 
  • United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores 
  • CREOG scores
  • Personal statement

Eligibility: Candidates must be eligible for medical licensure in Massachusetts and be board eligible or board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Candidates must be US citizens.

BIDMC Genetics & Genomics Fellowship program deadlines:

  • April 20, 2026 — Deadline for applications
  • April 27, 2026 — Single notification date for interviews
  • May 2026 (TBD) — Interview Day