American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics

08/19/2026

ABMGG is proud to share that three of our diplomates received ASHG - American Society of Human Genetics' Professional Awards this year for their outstanding achievements in human genetics and genomics.

Dr. Wendy Chung is the recipient of the ASHG Scientific Achievement Award.
Dr. Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas is the recipient of the ASHG Early Career Award.
Dr. Nancy Spinner is the recipient of the ASHG Mentorship Award.

These winners will be recognized at ASHG’s 2026 Annual Meeting in Montreal. Read about their career accomplishments on ASHG’s website: https://www.ashg.org/publications-news/press-releases/ashg-announces-recipients-of-the-2026-professional-awards/

Congratulations on this honor!

08/14/2026

❗️ Be sure to read the latest updates and reminders on our website regarding the ABMGG Portal transition: https://www.abmgg.org/.../update-on-abmgg-portal-transition/

08/03/2026

ABMGG certification examinations for Clinical Genetics and Genomics, Laboratory Genetics and Genomics, and the General Genetics exam will be administered next week, beginning on August 12. We wish the best for all candidates preparing to sit for their exams!

07/24/2026

ABMGG is thrilled to highlight some of the graduates this year from genetics training programs all over the country! 🥳

We are excited to see where the next chapter takes you within the medical genetics and genomics community.

07/20/2026

🗞️ Check out the latest edition of The ACMG - American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics's Medical Geneticist below!

This issue features an article from ABMGG CEO, Dr. Azra Ligon and ABMGG Continuing Certification Chair, Dr. Madhuri Hegde on upcoming Practice Improvement credit for ClinGen Curation Education Modules:

For a limited time, we're opening access to The ACMG Medical Geneticist, a publication typically available exclusively to ACMG members.

Explore the Spring/Summer 2026 Education Edition, featuring highlights from the 2026 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting, advocacy updates, educational initiatives, member achievements, and more.

Read the digital edition: https://online.fliphtml5.com/ACMG2027/hhjx

07/02/2026

We wish you a fun and safe 4th of July weekend! 🎆🇺🇸

The ABMGG office will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen Monday, July 6.

06/22/2026

ABMGG Portal access is now restricted while we transition to a new platform. Diplomates will only be able to click on the CertLink button in their dashboard to complete the current segment due by June 30, 2026. Do not conduct any updates, uploads, or payments during the transition period and until further notice. Thank you for your patience as we bring you a new and improved experience.

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! The ABMGG office will be closed today in observance of the holiday. We will reopen Monday, June 22.

06/17/2026

🚨 ABMGG Portal access will be restricted beginning Monday, June 22, 2026, while we transition to a new platform. After that time, diplomates will only be able to click the CertLink button in their dashboard to complete the current segment due by June 30.

06/08/2026

We are grateful for Dr. Nat Robin’s service on ABMGG’s Board of Directors. Dr. Nobin made contributions to our Credentials Committee and was a subject matter expert for our Clinical Genetics and Genomics certifying exam. We wish him the best in future endeavors!