Genetic Counseling in Somatic Oncology: Creating a Role Without a Roadmap

8.5.2025

The field of somatic oncology is experiencing rapid growth, and genetic counselors are stepping up to meet the challenge. The article explores the unique obstacles they face, from adapting to a lack of formal training to balancing the need for personalized and standardized reporting. As the field ...

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It's Okay To Say 'I Can't Do This'

7.29.2025

Living with bipolar II disorder while working in a high-pressure health care role can be both energizing and exhausting. Chloe Barnett, MS, LGC, explores the experience of navigating hypomania, depression and burnout as a genetic counselor — and the ongoing challenge of setting boundaries and ...

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Complete 2025 Webinar Series Package

7.17.2025

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Complete 2024 Webinar Series Package

7.17.2025

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Exploring the Scopes of Three Genetic Counseling Organizations in North America

7.15.2025

Genetic counseling is a highly technical field with several organizations playing pivotal roles in shaping its standards, certification and education. This article provides an overview of the scopes of the three key organizations in North America for genetic counseling graduate training, ...

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Advancing Genetic Counseling in Primary Care: The Launch of the Primary Care SIG

6.24.2025

The integration of genetic counseling into primary care represents a pivotal step toward accessible, personalized health care. Recognizing this, Sasha Bauer and Priscilla Carrion launched the Primary Care Special Interest Group (PCSIG), an NSGC community united by a shared vision: the seamless ...

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Bridging the Gap Between Groundbreaking Treatments and Informed Decision-Making

6.16.2025

The ethos of the genetic counseling profession has always centered on the needs and experiences of our patients. Abigail Yesso, MS, CGC, shares her experience navigating this imperative to focus on patients while informing them of groundbreaking treatments.

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Bridging Gaps: A Genetic Counseling Student’s Experiences Working in Rural Communities

6.12.2025

Evelyn Ramirez recounts her experience working in two different rural communities as a genetic counseling assistant and student: one in Charlottesville, Virgina, and one in Gordonville, Pennsylvania. Both of these experiences caused her to consider the unique barriers rural communities face, ...

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President's Message: June 2025

6.6.2025

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Are You Checking Your Bias Toward Disability When Nobody’s Watching?

5.20.2025

As genetic counselors, we take pride in offering equitable, empathetic and informed care. We’re taught to approach our patients without judgment, be nondirective and center our patients' lived experiences. But in our pursuit of developing our professional excellence, are we taking enough time to ...

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