About the Department
The Department of Genetic Counseling develops future genetic counselors who are innovative, adaptive, and compassionate experts committed to making a difference in the lives of others both nationally and internationally. The department faculty are experts in teaching, scholarship and service to the profession.
A Message From the Department Chair
Welcome to the Department of Genetic Counseling at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program attracts nationally-competitive students seeking a friendly, nurturing environment and an affordable education.
Medical genetics has a strong presence at UAMS and in Arkansas with six medical geneticists and fourteen genetic counselors located in central and Northwest Arkansas. Patients are seen every day in a medical genetics clinic. Our program features training in telemedicine clinics, numerous pediatric and adult interdisciplinary clinics, and in adult genetics, ophthalmic-genetics and adult Down syndrome clinics, of which there are few in the United States.
Genetic counseling is an exciting, challenging and rewarding career. We welcome you to peruse our website and contact us for an in-person visit at UAMS. We appreciate your interest in our program.
Warmest Regards,
Noelle R. Danylchuk, M.S., L.C.G.C.
Program Director and Chair of the Department of Genetic Counseling
Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program
The Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program develops future genetic counselors who are innovative, adaptive, and compassionate experts committed to making a difference in the lives of others both nationally and internationally. The program faculty are experts in teaching, scholarship and service to the profession.
Learn MoreDepartment of Genetic Counseling News & Announcements
College of Health Professions Celebrates Students, Donors at Scholarship Reception
The UAMS College of Health Professions brought together and celebrated both the students who recently received scholarships and many of the donors who support them. At the Sept. 5 reception, College of Health Professions Dean Susan Long, Ed.D., said the average debt of an in-state undergraduate student is $35,000, while an in-state graduate student’s debt…
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College of Health Professions Students, Families Celebrate with Brunch, Hooding Ceremonies
Hundreds of UAMS College of Health Professions students and their families joined faculty and staff May 17 to celebrate their pending graduation, first with an informal brunch and later with an afternoon hooding ceremony.
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UAMS Graduates 1,134 Health Care Professionals
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on May 18 conferred degrees and certificates to 1,134 students in its five colleges and graduate school. UAMS awarded 175 degrees or certificates to students in the College of Medicine, 172 in the College of Nursing, 583 in the College of Health Professions, 78 in the College…
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Brunch, Hooding Ceremonies Mark Crossroads for College of Health Professions Students
At an informal brunch in the late morning and an afternoon hooding ceremony, both on May 19, hundreds of College of Health Professions students celebrated the successful conclusion of their formal, professional education and the beginning of their careers.
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Accreditation
The Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling, Inc., 1660 International Drive, Suite 600, McLean, VA 22102. Telephone: 703-506-7667
Contact Information
Primary Contacts
General Information
Phone: 501-526-7700
Fax: 501-686-5716
Email: GCTrainingProgram@UAMS.edu
Noelle R. Danylchuk, M.S., L.C.G.C.
Program Director and Chair of the Department of Genetic Counseling
Email: NRDanylchuk@UAMS.edu
Kariba Harmon, B.B.A.
Executive Assistant II
Email: KHarmon3@UAMS.edu
Mailing Address
Department of Genetic Counseling
College of Health Professions
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W. Markham St., Slot 836
Little Rock, AR 72205