Helpful Resources to Learn More about Genetic Counseling as a Career

• NSGC - About Genetic Counselors

• ABGC - Genetic Counseling Certification

• Master Genetic Counselor Series simulated genetic counseling sessions

• Genetic Counseling Prospective Students Network (GCPSN)

• Genetic Counseling Experience Initiative

• My Gene Counsel Genetic Counseling Toolkit for Students

• GC Discord resources

Information about Genetic Counseling Training Programs

• Virginia Commonwealth University M.S. in Genetic Counseling Program

• ACGC list of current programs in North America

Connecting with a Genetic Counselor for Mentorship, Interviewing, and Shadowing

• Connect with a GC through the NSGC Find a Genetic Counselor tool

  • Select "yes" on the Student Contact Welcome option

• Prospective GC Guidance Program

• GC Prep, LLC

• Genetics Opportunities, Learning, Development, and Empowerment Network (GOLDEN)

• INOVA GC Mentorship Program to educate individuals about the profession of genetic counseling and provide insight and assistance into the application process for those that are applying to graduate programs for genetic counseling. Offers monthly virtual meetings to discuss different topics and individualized help with the applicatoin process. Please email Kathryn.crafford@inova.org for more information.

• Modern Reproduction offers an internship for prospective students to learn more about reproductive genetics through content creation and weekly educational and mentorship meetings. Please email genetics@modernreproduction.org for more information.

• Because shadowing opportunities change over time, we encourage you to contact genetic counselors at local hospitals and clinics to inquire about currently available shadowing opportunities.

VAAGC Student Liaison

• Contact the VAAGC Student Liaison at studentliaison@vaagc.com if you have questions about becoming a genetic counselor or life as a genetic counseling student at VCU.