Education Events

• Applying to Genetic Counseling Graduate Programs
  This informative event offers participants a panel of genetic counselors who will speak about their experiences applying to training programs, as well as their roles and daily activities.

• Careers in Bioinformatics and Big Data Information Session
  These information sessions allows students to discover careers specifically related to the handling and processing of large data sets created by personalized genomic medicine.

• Careers in Human Genetics Information Day
  Interested in genetics as a possible career field? Careers in Human Genetics Information Day exposes students to careers in the field with the opportunity for discussion with university faculty and staff.

• Topics in Genetic Counseling Webinar Series
  The Iowa Institute of Human Genetics will be offering the Topics in Genetic Counseling Webinar Series to undergraduate students and recent college graduate interested in pursuing graduate school for genetic counseling.

Summer Intern and Mentorship Program

• Internship in Genetic Counseling
  Together with the UI Hospitals and Clinics, the IIHG offers a summer internship program for undergraduates interested in a career in genetic counseling.

• Internship in Bioinformatics

• UI Genetic Counseling Undergraduate Mentor Program

Other:

• Glossary of Genetic Terms
  A-Z listing of genetic terms and their meanings.

• How to Draw a Family Tree (Pedigree)
  Learn how to draw a pedigree depicting family history and genetic information.