Education
The NSGC Podcast Series
About the NSGC Podcast Series
The NSGC Podcast Series explores leading voices and best practices in genetic counseling in an easy, on-the-go format for NSGC members. The series is available for download today - search "NSGC Podcast Series" in the iTunes Store and Google Play Music.
Episodes are released bi-monthly. The 2018 release schedule is available below. Podcast materials and episodes will be updated below as they are made available:
- June: Genetic Counselors and Social Media
- Released June 2018
- Hosts: Khalida Liaquat, MS, CGC and Kate Wilson, MS, CGC
- Speakers:
- Scott Weissman, MS, CGC
- Jessica Greenwood, MS, LGC
- Dena Goldberg, MS, LCGC
- Additional Resources:
- Click here to download the Social Media Start-up Guide
- To complete an evaluation of this episode, click here.
- August: Patient Advocacy
- Released August 2018
- Hosts: Khalida Liaquat, MS, CGC and Kate Wilson, MS, CGC
- Speakers:
- Natasha Bonhomme
- Rebecca Davis
- Additional Resources: NSGC supports a variety of initiatives aimed at increasing patients' access to genetic counselors and genetic services.
- To complete an evaluation of this episode, click here.
- This episode is sponsored by BioMarin:
- October: Genetic Counselors with Genetic Conditions
- Released October 2018
- Hosts: Khalida Liaquat, MS, CGC, and Kate Wilson, MS, CGC
- Speakers:
- Benjamin Helm, MS, CGC
- Devin Shuman, MS, CGC
- Additional Resources:
- The Code Talker Award was established to recognize the impact genetic counselors have on the health and lives of patients. This patient essay was a finalist in the annual Code Talker Award, presented by Genome magazine at NSGC’s Annual Conference, and nominated Benjamin Helm for his work as a genetic counselor.
- Stay tuned for the 2018 Genetic Counselor Awareness Day "I Am a Genetic Counselor Series" to hear from some NSGC members on their experiences as genetic counselors with genetic conditions.
- Connect with members of NSGC's Digital Ambassador Program - Gene Pool - who have unique perspectives and knowledge in the fields of genetics and genetic counseling.
- To complete an evaluation of this episode, click here.
- Special Edition Episode: Genetic Counselor Awareness Day
- Released November 2018
- Hosts: Khalida Liaquat, MS, CGC, and Kate Wilson, MS, CGC
- Speakers:
- Jennifer Hoskovec, MS, CGC
- Visit NSGC's Genetic Counselor Awareness Day web page to learn more about the day and to download resources to spread the word on the important work you do, every day.
- To complete an evaluation of this episode, click here.
- December: 37th Annual Conference Recordings
- Released December 2018
- Hosts: Khalida Liaquat, MS, CGC, and Kate Wilson, MS, CGC
- Speakers:
- MaryAnn Campion
- Emily Edelman
- Shivani Nazareth
- Kaylene Ready
- Andy Faucett
- Janet Williams
- Ana Morales
- Kara Bui
- Barry Tong
- Wendy Uhlmann
- Kate Wilson
- Khalida Liaquat
- To complete an evaluation of this episode, click here.
- Coming Soon - Self-care for Genetic Counselors
- Hosts: Khalida Liaquat, MS, CGC, and Kate Wilson, MS, CGC
- Speakers:
- Catriona Hipman, MSc, CGC
- Colleen Caleshu, MS, LCGC
Interested in sponsoring an upcoming podcast? Contact Rebecca A. Baker at 312.673.5827, or rbaker@nsgc.org for more details.
Submit Episode Proposals
Have an idea for an episode? Submit your idea to the Podcast Subcommittee below.
Subcommittee Members, 2018:
- Khalida Liaquat, Chair
- Kate Wilson, Vice Chair
- Alana Embury, NSGC Education Senior Associate