Accrediting and Credentialing Organizations
Accrediting and credentialing organizations are in place to set standards for quality genetic counseling education as well as specific criteria for obtaining licensure in order to protect the public.
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Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling
Organization that accredits genetic counseling graduate programs in North America.
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American Board of Genetic Counseling
Establishes standards of competence for certified genetic counselors.
Professional Organizations
Professional organizations exist to advance the field of genetic counseling by providing advocacy, professional development, and networking opportunities to genetic counselors.
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American College of Medical Genetics
National professional organization for all members of the medical genetics team.
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Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors
Organization that supports the genetic counselling profession in Canada.
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Genetic Counselor Educators Association
Organization that promotes collaboration between genetic counseling training programs.
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National Society of Genetic Counselors
National professional organization that advances the roles of genetic counselors.
Educational Programs and Internships
Educational programs and internships provide hands-on experience and training opportunities for aspiring genetic counselors, helping them to build a strong foundation in the field. UAMS has no financial affiliation with any of these programs.
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Color Genetic Counseling Immersive Program
Building a diverse genetic counseling workforce
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Clover Genetics Pre-Genetic Counseling Internship Program
Virtual Genetic Counseling Assistant Internship program
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Genome Medical Pre-Genetic Counseling Online Workshop
Building out a safe, diverse and inclusive genetic counseling industry
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Georgia Association of Genetic Counselors Genetic Counseling Camp
Leading advocate for genetic counseling and genetic services across the state of Georgia.
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Greenwood Genetic Center Summer Camp
Summer camp for middle and high school students
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Greenwood Genetic Center Summer Internship
College internships in several areas of genetics
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Iowa Institute of Human Genetics Summer Internship in Genetic Counseling
Internships for undergraduate and recent graduates interested genetic counseling
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Johns Hopkins University Department of Genetic Medicine Genetic Counseling Internship
Summer undergraduate internship program (virtual when unable to offer in person)
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Rutgers Summer Internship
Onsite undergraduate summer internship for those interested in genetic counseling
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University of Maryland Summer Internships
Undergraduate summer internships for aspiring genetic counselors
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University of Pennsylvania Genetic Counseling Internship
Paid summer internship for undergraduates interested in careers in genetic counseling.
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University of South Carolina Genetic Counseling – Preparing for Graduate School
Resources for applying to genetic counseling programs including online course/internship
Resources
These are some of the virtual and onsite resources applicants have used to explore a career in genetic counseling. The UAMS program has no financial affiliation with any of these resources.
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Boise State Prospective Genetic Counselor Guidance Program
Provides resources and event dates to learn about genetic counseling.
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Indeed.com – How to Become a Genetic Counselor
Information for prospective genetic counseling students
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National Coordinating Center
Homepage for the Regional Genetics Networks.
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National Society of Genetic Counselors – Becoming a Genetic Counselor Page
Information for prospective genetic counseling students
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National Society of Genetic Counselors – Genetic Counselors & You Podcast Series
Subscribe to “Genetic Counselors and You” in your favorite podcast application
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National Society of Genetic Counselors – Master Genetic Counselor Series
Digital recordings of simulated genetic counseling sessions.
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National Organization for Rare Diseases
Advocacy organization focused on the rare disease community.
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University of South Carolina Genetic Counseling – Preparing for Graduate School
Resources for applying to genetic counseling programs including online course/internship
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook: Genetic Counselors
Quick facts about the occupation