Genetic Counseling Toolkit for Students
Interested in becoming a genetic counselor? Not sure where to start? We have you covered!
Check out the resources below to learn more about the field and prepare for applications.
Considering A Career In Genetic Counseling: What To Know, Read and Listen To
Basics of Genetic Counseling
Considering Genetic Counseling As A Career?
Is A Career In Genetic Counseling Right For You?
How To Know If Genetic Counseling Is Right For You…
Podcasts
DNA Today Hosted By Kira Dineen
Patient Stories Hosted By Grey Genetics/Eleanor Griffith
Blogs/Websites
My Gene Counsel Relevant Blog Sections
Trailblazing Genetic Counselors Blog Series
Faces of Genetic Counseling Blog Series
Pursuing A Genetic Counseling Career: Make it Happen With Our Resources
Guides To Become A Genetic Counselor
Become a Genetic Counselor: Education And Career Roadmap
How To Become A Genetic Counselor
How Do I Become A Genetic Counselor?
Blogs/Websites
GenomeWeb – Sign up for a free account and stay up to date on genetics news
Journals/Magazines/Books
Journal of Genetic Counseling – Check with your university to see if you have free access
Telling Genes: The Story of Genetic Counseling in America By Alexandra Stern
Check out more book recommendation from genetic counselors.
Process Specific Blog Posts/Podcast Episodes
Advice for Applying to Genetic Counseling Programs
Advice for Interviewing/Ranking Genetic Counseling Grad Schools
Tips for Genetic Counseling Job Interviews (Or Genetic Counseling Assistant Jobs)
Trailblazing Genetic Counselors Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3
DNA Today Episode #97 Genetic Counseling Grad School Interviews, Ranking, Matching (Part 2)
DNA Today Episode #87 Genetic Counseling Grad School Apps (Part 1) – Features application process advice and experience from 50+ genetic counseling students in the class of 2020 (first year of the match system)
DNA Today Episode #71 Eleanor Griffith on Genetic Counseling Grad School Applications
Online Forums & Social Media
GradCafe (Previous 2018 App Cycle & Current 2019 App Cycle)
Twitter’s #GCchat
My Gene Counsel’s Twitter List with over 575 Genetic Counselors
Volunteer Counseling
Crisis Text Line (very popular)
Hole In The Wall Gang Camp – For Kids With Serious Illnesses
Camp Erin – For Kids Grieving The Loss Of A Loved One
Online Classes/Tools
Biochemistry ($675 with the University of San Diego, 3 months)
Clinical Embryology ($350 for noncredit, For Genetic Counseling Students, Take any time)
Magoosh – GRE Study Tool
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