MCW MS in Genetic Counseling Program

We are bursting with EXCITEMENT to announce we've just been approved as "Accredited, New Program" by The Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling! Apply today! mcw.edu/msgc @MedicalCollege @mcwgradschool #GCchat #GeneticCounseling

Happy Match Day all! 🧬Today is National Match Day for potential Masters in Genetic Counseling students nationwide. #mcwmsgc program is thrilled to welcome our 4ht cohort of dynamic students & exceptional genetic counseling leaders! #GeneChat #ProspectiveGC #FutureGC #GCstudents

@rarenewengland, a nonprofit serving the rare disease community, is hosting a virtual Genetic Career Pathways Forum. Are you interested in the genetics field? Come learn more on April 10th from 6:30pm-7:30pm EST! RSVP Today! #GeneChat #GCHopeful #ProspectiveGC

#Repost from @aapicoalitionwi: 2024 Graduate Leadership Scholarship - accepting applications through 4/30/2024. To download the application and for full eligibility details, please visit ocawi.org. #GeneChat #GCHopeful #ProspectiveGC #aapi #aapiwi #scholarship

📣HIRING POST! @medicalcollegeofwi has a Genetic Counseling Assistant (GCA) position open! Full-time position! Adult Genomic Medicine Clinic (AGMC) & NICHE (Neurology, Eye, Cardiology, HHT, Endocrine). Apply now! tinyurl.com/yc2cyxv4 #GeneChat #ProspectiveGC #gchopeful

To all the INCREDIBLE individuals that applied to our Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program - THANK YOU. 🧬 Updates regarding your applications & interviews are expected in February. #GeneChat #GCHopeful #ProspectiveGC #mcwmsgc

#MCWMSGC program application deadline is TOMORROW! #GeneChat 🧬

📣IMPORTANT REMINDER: The deadline for our Masters of Science in Genetic Counseling program 2024 application is DECEMBER15th! Submit your application today: bit.ly/3Ql1sM5 @mcwgradschool #GeneChat #ProspectiveGC #GCGradSchool #GeneticCounseling

To all of those who have served our country & to their families, we thank you for your service & sacrifice. @MedicalCollege has a group committed to supporting our MCW veterans. Learn more about the MCW Military Resource Group (MMRG): t.ly/67aWt #VeteransDay2023

⏰LAST CALL! ⏰Research Participants needed for a study about Telehealth Genetic Counseling sessions that use Medical Interpreters. To indicate interest or for more information please email Laura Padilla at lpadilla@mcw.edu #genechat #geneticcounseling #gcresearch

We're proud of all genetic counselors who make a difference in patients’ lives! Happy #GeneticCounselorAwarenessDay! 👏 🧬 Check out the links in our bio to learn more about GCs! #GeneChat

Happy HalloGENE from our Peds Genetics Team! 🧬👻🎃 #genechat #geneticcounseling #pediatricgenetics #pedsGC #MSGC #GCprogram #hallogene

Calling all former Genetic Counseling Career Research and Exploration Workshop (GC-CREW) participants! Participate in a 5-10 minute survey about your experience with GC-CREW. Link in our bio! #GeneChat #GeneticCounseling #GCResearch #GCThesisProject #GCCREW #GCStudentResearch

A round-table discussion with several contributors involved in delivering a multi-phase educational program that helped students from a local High School bridge the gap between theoretical classroom knowledge and practical, real-world applications of science and healthcare.

"Peptides to Pep Bands: Bringing Opportunities in Genetics to Ronald Reagan High School"

We are thankful for @MedicalCollege Professionalism Week to showcase how our graduates are giving back to their communities & helping to increase representation in the field of Genetic Counseling. With the awesome folks at RRHS @MilwaukeeMPS & @Mellowescenter #GeneChat #GCHopeful

As #HispanicHeritageMonth draws to a close, we’re sharing footage from the MCW Latino Medical Student Association’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration event that was held on Oct 5! The event featured food from various Latino countries, music, games and a special keynote speaker.

Do you listen to @WPR? If so, you might have heard Jenny Geurts, Program Director of @MCWmsgc talking about responding to the the need for more genetic counseling services in #wisconsin earlier this month. If you missed it, you can find it here: wpr.org/listen/2122626 #GeneChat

Another day, another MSGC graduate! Congratulations, Anna! Anna’s research thesis project examined parent’s experiences of genetic counseling and testing for their child with autism spectrum disorder. #MSGC #GeneticCounseling #MastersinScience #GradSchool #IAmAGeneticCounselor

Catch out, Julia! A recent graduate from our first Cohort of Master of Science in Genetic Counseling at MCW. After graduation, Julia began working as an Integrative Health Genetic Counselor at Essentia Health. We are so proud of Julia and excited about her new opportunities!

Congratulations, Phebe! Phebe’s research thesis project characterized the phenotypic manifestations of a PRPS1 variant and patient experiences with variant reclassification in undiagnosed disease. Her work was selected for a poster presentation at the #NSGC23 Annual Conference.