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July 25, 2011:  As Need for Genetic Counselors Grows, So Does Move to License Them:  California Latest State to License Specialists

March 9, 2011:  FDA Panel Recognizes Role of Genetic Counselors in DTC Testing:  A Statement from the National Society of Genetic Counselors

August 12, 2010: Statement from the National Society of Genetic Counselors Regarding UC Berkeley’s Freshman Genetic Testing Program

July 27, 2010: NSGC Releases Statement Calling for Consumer Protection in the Absence of Federal Safeguards for DTC Genetic Tests

May 11, 2010: NSGC Releases Statement on Personal Genetic Testing Kits Available through Retail Pharmacies

March 30, 2010: NSGC Releases Statement on Gene Patenting

February 4, 2010: NSGC Encourages Consumers to Contact a Genetic Counselor when Considering DTC Testing

January 29, 2010: The National Society of Genetic Counselors Releases Statement Regarding Kansas Jury's Conviction of Dr. George Tiller's Murderer

September 23, 2009: National Society of Genetic Counselors Dispels Myths about Breast Cancer Testing

July 7, 2009: National Society of Genetic Counselors Applauds Nomination fo Dr. Francis Collins to Lead the National Institutes of Health 

June 12, 2009: National Society of Genetic Counselors Releases Statement on Murder of Dr. George Tiller

April 6, 2009: Consumers Should be Mindful of DTC Genetic Testing:  Don't Bypass Genetic Counselors, Medical Geneticists or Other Healthcare Professionals 

March 25, 2009:  Know your Risk for Inherited Colon Cancer:  Incidence of Risk Similar to Breast Cancer, but Fewer Get Tested 

February 9, 2009:  Most Men at Risk for Genetic Defects Don't Get Tested:  They and Their Offspring may be Unaware of Increased Risk for Cancer 

May 30, 2008:  National Society of Genetic Counselors Recommends Three Questions Men Should Ask About Prostate Cancer 

May 21, 2008:  Statement by Angela Trepanier, President, National Society of Genetic Counselors Regarding the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Being Signed into Law

April 23, 2008:  National Society of Genetic Counselors Recommends Asking Questions Before Considering Genetic Testing

Find members of NSGC through the Find A Genetic Counselor search.  Genetic counselors work in university medical centers, community clinics, public health departments, diagnostic laboratories, and many other health, education, and related agencies. Board certification is granted through the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) which also accredits training programs.  A growing number of states now license genetic counselors.