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• Find programs that work with your budget, credentials, and learning preferences with our FREE interactive map! This map allow you to search by region, class size, rotation type, and many other factors. GPA not excellent? Definitely need scholarships? This map will save you time as you investigate programs that will be right for you. Explore the map here: 

 

• NSGC PODCAST SERIES - Stay up to date on current events in the field of genetic counseling, issues within the professional society, and podcasts on genetics and psychosocial counseling topics. https://www.nsgc.org/podcasts

 

• DNA TODAY PODCASTS - Voted Best Podcast in Science and Medicine in 2020, 2021, 2022 (and counting!) this podcast is an excellent way to expand your knowledge of current events in genetics and genomics. Listen to GC Prep's episodes (#193 and #194) with Kira, and other episodes on application advice (#87, #97, #101, #155). Follow DNA Today on social media as they occasionally offer coaching raffles and more. Listen at https://dnapodcast.com/. 

 

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Diversity Resources

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• WEBINAR - Beyond the Binary: Gender diversity in genetic counseling

  • Webinar presented by two queer counselors about gender and sex terminology, strategies to increase gender inclusion in GC sessions, and highlighting how to create safe spaces for patients who identify as gender diverse and/or LGBTQ+.  https://www.nsgc.org/webinars   

                                                                       

• RESEARCH PAPER - Considerations in genetic counseling of transgender patients: cultural competencies and altered disease risk profiles. 

  • Paper written by transgender genetic counselors about their experience, the needs of their community as patients, and how to best practice genetic counseling for this population.  https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jgc4.1372                                                                    

• COMMUNITY - Genetic Counseling Trainee Platform for Racial Justice

  • Group of students who want to educate themselves on how to be actively antiracist and better support counselors and patients of ethnic and racial minorities. Watch their launch webinar at NSGC:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSMZ4Xmas3s&ab_channel=NationalSocietyofGeneticCounselors

  • Journal club, book club, webinars and other events: https://sites.google.com/view/gcrj/home?authuser=2       

 

• NSGC RESOURCES - Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion taskforce​

  • ​Recommendations for books, podcasts, videos, webinars, and presentations. https://www.nsgc.org/Policy-Research-and-Publications/Justice-Equity-Diversity-and-Inclusion-JEDI/DEI-Resources                                                                                                                                              

• CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS - Three platform presentation by recent graduates of underrepresented races on various topics related to diversity issues in genetic counseling.​

  • Gnyapti Majmudar on DEI among GC students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXbgZkAxsMY&ab_channel=NationalSocietyofGeneticCounselors

  • Ana Sarmiento on GC training program admissions teams and racial diversity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OJYxom8WBs&ab_channel=NationalSocietyofGeneticCounselors

  • Erica Price on Increase diversity in GC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96CA7GzEZ6A&ab_channel=NationalSocietyofGeneticCounselors       

                                                    

• MINORITY RACE COACHING - The Minority Genetics Professionals Network (MGPN) is a group of racially diverse genetic counselors, geneticists, and other medical professions in genetics. Their goal is to increase awareness of the genetics field to students to improve representation in the field. They offer mentorship for students and counselors of color. https://minoritygenetics.org/   

 

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Other Application Resources

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• The Applicant’s Utility Guide - Coaching services offered by a current counseling student. Services include recurring coaching sessions, writing workshops, mock interviews, and journal club. https://www.theapplicantsutilityguide.com                                                                                                 

• A Caffeinated Genetic Counselor - A blog by a recent graduate regarding the application process. https://acaffeinatedgc.blogspot.com/                                     

                                                                     

• Prospective GC Guidance Program - Will provide you with an opportunity to talk to a genetic counselor directly and receive some mentoring. Available seasonally. Free, but you have to have seriously attempted to reach GCs on your own before applying. https://www.iwanttobeagc.com/         

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Relevant Papers

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