The Iowa Institute of Human Genetics will be offering the Topics in Genetic Counseling Webinar Series to undergraduate students and recent college graduates interested in pursuing graduate school for genetic counseling.
The purpose of this series is to provide you with exposure to hot topics in the field and to assist in preparing you for a successful career in genetic counseling.
Part I consists of several pre-recorded lectures that cover many specialties in genetic counseling as well as some information sessions.
Part II consists of live webinars to allow for more discussion-based topics. Participants are expected to engage in discussions during each webinar session. Part II webinars are offered live in real time only - recordings are not made available for viewing later.
Participants can receive a Certificate of Completion if they attend all sessions, complete a pre and post-test, as well as a program evaluation.
Live sessions occur Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 12-1pm CT. The days and times are chosen based on availability of the Genetic Counselors who are taking time out of their day to facilitate these discussions. It is not possible to accommodate requests to alter the schedule.
Who can participate?
College undergraduates and recent college graduates who are interested in pursuing graduate school for genetic counseling
Schedule
Part I is self-guided and includes the pre-test and several pre-recorded seminars that cover many specialties in genetic counseling as well as some information sessions. You must complete a pre-test prior to accessing the recorded lectures.
Part II consists of webinar meetings for more discussion based topics such as direct-to-consumer genetic testing. Participants are expected to engage in discussions during each webinar session. Part II webinars are offered live in real time only - recordings are not made available for viewing later. Part II will begin either the last week in June or the first week in July. These sessions will be hosted Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12-1pm US Central Daylight Time (CDT).
Following the conclusion of Part II, participants will be asked to complete a post-test and course evaluation. Certificates of completion will be distributed sometime in late August or September 2023.
***Please note that some sessions may be swapped to accommodate counselors' schedules with patients.
Registration
Registration has closed for the 2023 session.
A couple of quick items about the program
- There is no charge to participate in the IIHG Topics in Genetic Counseling Webinar Series
- The program is only available in real time and sessions will not be available online.
- Online participants are encouraged to participate in the discussions
- Most sessions will last 1-hour
An additional education event, Applying to Graduate Programs in Genetic Counseling, is being hosted on July 17, 2023. This event is not considered to be part of the Topics in Genetic Counseling Webinar Series. This will require separate registration.