USC Genetic Counseling Program

Today is #UndiagnosedDay 🧩💙 NORD is proud to share resources to support #undiagnosed and #misdiagnosed patients throughout their journey, with the hope that they can find a correct diagnosis sooner. Learn more and explore resources on the NORD website today: bit.ly/4iAFiC3 #RareDisease #RareDiseases

With a master's in genetic counseling from @UofSC, you’ll be ready for the workforce and a challenging, rewarding health professional career in one of the most dynamic areas of medicine. Learn more about our #SOMC fully accredited program: sc.edu/study/colleges…

This semester has been a busy one for our students in the classroom, clinics, and at volunteer events! Check out what we’ve been up to! …selingstudentexperience.wordpress.com/author/gcstude…

We’re so excited to welcome our new class of genetic counseling students!

Earlier this month, HHS discontinued the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (ACHDNC) — the expert body responsible for reviewing conditions for inclusion on the federal newborn screening panel known as the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP). The decision came just before a scheduled vote to consider including two treatable rare diseases, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD). With the committee now inactive, progress on expanding access to early diagnosis and treatment for these rare conditions is on hold. NORD, and our network of 40 Rare Disease Centers of Excellence, are urging HHS to reinstate the committee. A strong, consistent national approach to newborn screening helps ensure all babies — regardless of which state they’re born in — have access to early detection for serious, treatable, life-threating and debilitating conditions. Learn more about the committee’s role, why newborn screening remains one of our most important public health tools, and why we need to ensure the committee’s involvement in the RUSP continues: nbcnews.com/health/health-… #NewbornScreening #RareDisease #RUSP #DMD #MLD #ACHDNC #HealthyBabies #PublicHealth

Genetic counselors shine again! Ranked #30 Best Overall Job and #11 Best Healthcare Job by @usnews, the profession is recognized for its vital role in health care. Learn more: money.usnews.com/careers/best-j… #GeneChat

We’ve officially begun our Spring 2025 semester! Take a look back on what our students were up to last semester and the wonderful community events we were lucky to be a part of by checking out our student-run blog! ⬇️ …selingstudentexperience.wordpress.com

It’s #GeneticCounselorAwarenessDay! 🎉 Let’s celebrate the incredible work of genetic counselors who guide and empower patients every day. Participate in our fun activities, and let’s make today memorable! For more information: nsgc.org/Education-and-…

GC Career Fair happening TOMORROW! Click here to register for this wonderful learning opportunity: eventbrite.com/e/2024-genetic…

It is #HereditaryBreastandOvarianCancer (#HBOC) Week, dedicated to raising awareness and encouraging patients to know their family history and discuss it with their healthcare provider. Did you know BRCA1/2 mutations increase the risk of developing breast and ovarian #cancer?

Happy Match Day! We are so excited to welcome the Class of 2026. Congrats to all who matched to programs!

Our students had an action-packed, exciting, and fun March! Read more on our blog: …selingstudentexperience.wordpress.com/2024/04/05/stu…

This #RareDiseaseDay our students partnered with the local Children’s Hospital to spread awareness and carry out arts & crafts with the patients. Read more on our blog: …selingstudentexperience.wordpress.com/2024/02/29/feb…

Rare Disease Day is observed every year in February, this year on the 29th (a leap year and the rarest day of the year!) Watch this video to learn more: youtu.be/zEQ828Lkxac?si…

Please consider taking this survey! It will be closing soon. #autism #autismresearch #autismawareness #adultswithautism

We are counting down the days until our application for the USCCGP class of 2026! Just 1 week until applications are due! Stay tuned this week for Q and As and takeovers. Have specific questions? Message us! #genechat

Consider completing or sharing Jen's thesis survey! She is collecting parent and caregiver perspectives on cancer screening for patients with intellectual disability. Scan the QR code or click: redcap.healthsciencessc.org/surveys/?s=L8M… #intellectualdisability #disabilityadvocacy #healthequity

Happy #Hallogene23! Please LIKE this tweet to vote for the USC GCP to win and retweet to help us get more likes. This year we present the Barbie Genome featuring our technology specialist, Gene, as Ken! The Barbies at USC have a great day every day 💖 @ASGCGP #Hallogene #genechat

Reminder to consider participating in or sharing Justine's thesis research survey! #sicklecelldisease #sicklecellwarrior #scd #sicklecellawareness