Molecular Diagnostics Division

Molecular Diagnostics Practicum

Application of Molecular Techniques in the Clinical Laboratory

Practicum Course Schedule 

One course is held every other month. Additional course is possible upon request. Schedule is subject to change from session to session. Dates are not final. 

2026 Practicum Dates

4/6 – 4/17

5/18 – 5/29

6/15 – 6/26

7/6 – 7/17

9/8 – 9/18

10/5 – 10/16

11/2 – 11/13

12/7 – 12/18

Practicum Registration & Application

The fee for this two-week Practicum is $2,700.00 (US Funds). Payment may be made with check, credit card, or purchase order. Please register as early as possible so we can guarantee your first choice. The application must be received 21 days prior to the start of the session for which you are registering.

The registration fee, less 10%, will be refunded for cancellations received in writing, postmarked or faxed less than 14 days prior to the beginning of the practicum session.

Enrollment is limited to two participants per session. Please make checks payable to Department of Pathology Virginia Commonwealth University.

Download the Practicum Application (pdf)

Contact Information/Special Accommodations:

Guoyan Gao, M.S.
Practicum Coordinator
Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
Office: (804) 628-2578
Fax: (804) 827-4738
Email: Guoyan.Gao@vcuhealth.org

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