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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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnbnQ42FFA4&feature=youtu.be Considering A Career In...
Trailblazing Genetic Counselors Episode 19: New Grad Programs Part 3
This is the seventeenth installment in our series, “Trailblazing Genetic Counselors”, in which we highlight genetic counselors who are pioneers in the field. Genetic counselors are health professionals with specialized graduate degrees and experience in the areas of...
Advice for the Genetic Counseling Grad School Application Process
This is a guest post by our Communications Lead, Kira Dineen, check out the original post on DNA Today's website which also features a half hour audio podcast episode where three fellow incoming genetic counseling graduate students discuss the application process....
Advice for Girls Considering STEM Careers
February 2019 Update So, I'm back! It's been a little less than a year since you first heard about my journey and I just wanted to give a couple of updates about life. I am three weeks into my second semester of sophomore year and have never been so busy! From the...
Advice for Interviewing/Ranking Genetic Counseling Grad Schools
The second stage of the genetic counseling graduate school application process is the interviews. Programs invite selected to visit the campus and interview with the faculty. Remember: this is an interview for the program as much as it is for the applicant. In a new...
Genetic Book Lovers Recommend Their Favs
To celebrate book appreciate days (like National Book Lover's Day, National Science Fiction Day and Read Across America Day) we asked our genetics community to share their favorite genetic/healthcare books. Check out all the book recommendations below!...
STEM Summer Camps
School has ended, but that doesn’t mean kids’ learning should! Summer vacation provides an opportunity for kids to further explore topics of interest, such as those in STEM fields. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Educating future...
Tips for Genetic Counseling Job Interviews
Updated May 2, 2019 The field of genetic counseling has been growing exponentially for decades, with the number of certified genetic counselors increasing by 88% since 2006 (NSGC). The projected job market is projected to increase by ~29% by 2026, in comparison with...
Advice for Applying to Genetic Counseling Programs
The field of genetic counseling is expanding rapidly; the number of Certified Genetic Counselors has increased 88% since 2006 (NSGC). Nine out of ten genetic counselors report being satisfied with their jobs (NSGC). The field offers countless different directions in...