Member Updates
Accepting Applications for the 2025 Call for Volunteers
Volunteering on a committee or workgroup is a premier opportunity for you to get involved with the NSGC community and create an impact within your professional association. By joining one of over 20 committees or workgroups, you’ll have the chance to expand your network and contribute to the genetic counseling community. Get inspired by learning about Brady Bunkelman, MS, CGC’s different volunteer experiences with NSGC over the years!
Review the 2025 Call for Volunteers opportunities before the call closes on Thursday, October 24, at 11:59 pm CT.
NSGC Member Webinar Series Reminder
An Update on Titinopathies: Perspectives from Cardiology and Neurology - Hosted by the Cardiovascular SIG
October 30
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT
REGISTER (OCTOBER 30)
So… You Got a Backup Plan? Genetic Counselors in Startup Roles
November 13
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT
REGISTER (NOVEMBER 13)
Awards and Grants
Accepting Applications for the 2025 Full/New Genetic Counselor Membership Scholarship
The NSGC Awards Committee will award 2-3 individuals with a scholarship to join NSGC in 2025 as a Full Member or New Genetic Counselor Member. The application period is now open and will close on Tuesday, November 12, at 11:59 pm ET. Learn more and submit a Membership Scholarship application.
JEMF Full Member and Student Research Award Applications Now Open
The mission of the Jane Engelberg Memorial Fellowship (JEMF) is to provide support for research by genetic counselors, to promote individual professional development and to drive innovation in the field of genetic counseling. To learn more about the two different awards the JEMF offers, visit the JEMF website.
Online CEUs and Education
New Online Education Course Available: Earn CEUs
NSGC is excited to announce the launch of our 2024 NSGC Leadership and Career Development Course, designed to empower genetic counselors like you to take charge of your career growth with confidence and success. This course was developed in partnership with the NSGC Education and NSGC Membership Committees.
Complete the NSGC Education Needs Assessment
NSGC is committed to supporting genetic counselors' diverse skills through high-quality educational programs. Your feedback ensures that our future offerings meet our members' evolving needs. Please take a few minutes to complete the educational needs survey and help shape the future of NSGC’s continuing education. Please complete the Education Needs Assessment Survey by Monday, November 4.
J.E.D.I. Spotlight
New J.E.D.I. Resource for Genetic Counselor Professionals
On October 10, representatives from the North American Genetic Counseling Organizations (NAGCO) hosted a webinar to share more about the organizations' collaborative efforts around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) and individual organizations' resources and initiatives. To learn more and watch a recording of the webinar, visit the J.E.D.I. Resources page.
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