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"I am a Genetic Counselor": A qualitative exploration of field leaders' perceptions of the title "genetic counselor"

Physician assistants want to be called physician associates, but doctors cry foul

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Awareness of genetic counseling and perceptions of its purpose: a survey of the Canadian public

Why Is Cancer Genetic Counseling Underutilized by Women Identified as at Risk for Hereditary Breast Cancer? Patient Perceptions of Barriers Following a Referral Letter

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Average reading level of United States

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A short history of genetic counseling - Sheldon Reed

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A short history of genetic counseling - Sheldon Reed

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Deanna R. Darnes is a Clinical Trial Specialist at Scripps Research Translational Institute working primarily with Polygenic Risk Scores. She received her Master of Science degree in Genetic Counseling from the University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in 2010.  Initially Deanna worked in  pediatric care. She practiced as a clinical pediatric genetic counselor at Children’s Hospital Colorado in the Genetics and Inherited Diseases Department. She then transitioned into reproductive genetic counseling and eventually became the Director of Genetic Counseling Services at Fetal Care Center Dallas where she also  provided the only prospective Genetic Counseling student shadowing program in North Texas. Deanna serves her community as a mentor through the Minority Genetics Professionals Network (MGPN) and by providing speaking engagements to various labs, universities, and hospitals on the importance of Genomic Equity.

She is a former member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), Texas Society of Genetic Counselors (TSGC), a member of National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) and Minority Genetics Professionals Network (MGPN). In her spare time Deanna is an avid reader and fierce dodgeball player through
USA Dodgeball.

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Carla McGruder is a Senior Clinical Genetic Counselor at Color Health, where she provides leadership on the All of Us research program. Her areas of expertise include cancer, cardiology, pharmacogenomics, cultural humility and utilization management. Carla also provides genetic services in non-traditional ways through Good Genes Genetic Counseling Services, LLC. She received her MS in Genetic Counseling from the University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Carla serves as a mentor and networker with the Minority Genetics Professionals Network. She is a dedicated member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors and serves as the Secretary- Treasurer elect for the NSGC Board of Directors.

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Chandler Means is a clinical genetic counselor at Genome Medical specializing primarily in cancer genetics. Prior to this role, she worked in a mixed clinical and non-clinical role at Providence Health in California. She received her Master’s in Genetic Counseling from Boston University. Her graduate school research focused on assessing the title genetic counselor and its continued appropriateness and relevance. Her findings were published in the Journal of Genetic Counseling in 2019 titled: “I am a Genetic Counselor”: A qualitative exploration of field leaders’ perceptions of the title “genetic counselor.”

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Demographics of Therapists, 2023

Gender and Perceptions of Occupational Prestige: Changes Over 20 Years

Gender imbalance in the genetic counseling profession: An Australasian perspective

A Mixed Methods Study of Male Recruitment in the Counseling Profession

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Where are the Males? Gender Differences in Undergraduates' Interest in and Perceptions of the Genetic Counseling Profession

Consideration of genetic counseling as a career: implications for diversifying the genetic counseling field

Undergraduate Student Perceptions and Awareness of Genetic Counseling

Barriers in applying to genetic counseling Master's degree programs: Perceptions of prospective applicants when compared with Canadian admissions committee members

Perceptions of Barriers and Facilitators to Becoming a Medical Professional Among Underrepresented Undergraduate and Postbaccalaureate Learners

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“WILL MY BABY BE NORMAL?”: A HISTORY OF GENETIC COUNSELING INTHE UNITED STATES, 1940-1970

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“WILL MY BABY BE NORMAL?”: A HISTORY OF GENETIC COUNSELING INTHE UNITED STATES, 1940-1970

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"WILL MY BABY BE NORMAL?”- A HISTORY OF GENETIC COUNSELING IN THE UNITED STATES, 1940-1970

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A New Definition of Genetic Counseling: National Societyof Genetic Counselors’ Task Force Report

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A New Definition of Genetic Counseling: National Societyof Genetic Counselors’ Task Force Report

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A New Definition of Genetic Counseling- National Society of Genetic Counselors’ Task Force Report

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The Historical Perspective: Sheldon Reed and 50 Years of Genetic Counseling

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The Historical Perspective: Sheldon Reed and 50 Years of Genetic Counseling

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The Historical Perspective- Sheldon Reed and 50 Years of Genetic Counseling

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An Oral History of the National Society of Genetic Counselors

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An Oral History of the National Society of Genetic Counselors

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An Oral History of the National Society of Genetic Counselors

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Defining and Redefining the Scope and Goals of Genetic Counseling

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Defining and Redefining the Scope and Goals of Genetic Counseling

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Defining and Redefining the Scope and Goals of Genetic Counseling

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A Quiet Revolution: The Birth of the Genetic Counselor at Sarah Lawrence College, 1969

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A Quiet Revolution: The Birth of the Genetic Counselor at Sarah Lawrence College, 1969

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A Quiet Revolution- The Birth of the Genetic Counselor at Sarah Lawrence College, 1969

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Antonina Wojcik is a laboratory genetic counselor and instructor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic. She specializes in somatic oncology. Antonina received her MS in Genetic Counseling from California State University, Stanislaus in 2015. Prior to joining Mayo clinic, Antonina practiced as a pediatric genetic counselor with expertise in neurology, ophthalmology and inborn errors of metabolism. Antonina is a dedicated NSGC volunteer and currently serves as chair of the Advocacy Coordinating Committee. She is a passionate advocate for the genetic counseling profession and supporting its growth and sustainability through legislative advocacy and education.

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Genetic counselor licensure proponents call for more states to adopt licensing laws

How Annoyance and Frustration Can Inspire Change: A Call to Action

Exploring Barriers to Payer Utilization of Genetic Counselors

States Issuing Licenses for Genetic Counselors

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Southern California Genetic Counselors
Virginia Association of Genetic Counselors
New England Regional Genetics Group, Inc.
Northern California Coalition of Genetic Counselors
South Carolina Genetics Conclave
Texas Society of Genetic Counselors
New York State Genetics Task Force
Georgia Association of Genetic Counselors
Maryland and DC Society of Genetic Counselors
Hawaii Pacific Health
Minnesota Genetic Counselors Association

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NSGC Access and Service Delivery (ASD)Committee

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NSGC Access and Service Delivery (ASD)Committee

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The Access and Service Delivery (ASD) Committee is responsible for monitoring and addressing issues related to increasing access to genetic counselors and the delivery of genetic counseling services. The Committee is organized into working groups which are determined based upon the charges for the year. For example, to accomplish the 2023 charges the Committee was organized into the following working groups: Licensure, CPT, Environmental Scan and Business Case. We are seeking enthusiastic and passionate volunteers who seek to help the genetic counseling community with these important issues.

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NSGC Advocacy Coordinating Committee (ACC)

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NSGC Advocacy Coordinating Committee (ACC)

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The Advocacy Coordinating Committee (ACC) collaborates with staff in coordinating outreach, communication, and education for the membership focused on building cosponsors for the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act (H.R. 3876/ S.2323). To learn more about NSGC’s federal effort, visit the Federal Advocacy webpage.

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Does the title "Genetic Counselor" create barriers for our profession?

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Does the title "Genetic Counselor" create barriers for our profession?

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Do you think the professional title "Genetic Counselor" needs to be changed?

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Do you think the professional title "Genetic Counselor" needs to be changed?

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What professional title should be used for Genetic Counselors?

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What professional title should be used for Genetic Counselors?

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n= 48, but you can still take the quiz here:

https://www.menti.com/algdfqh61dvr

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Genetic Specialist

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A degree in “Genetic Counseling” is not encompassing of everything someone with our training can do. Changing the name of programs could help with recruitment, retention, and belonging in the field.

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Genetic practitioner

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I am very happy with the name of a genetic counselor as the last audience mentioned I agree with him that we have to add genetics in the school for the students so they can have more opportunities and time to know the field of genetic counselor so that they have a background about genetics before they graduate from the secondary school

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Someone said geneticist…too bad that’s taken, and that’s NOT a fight we need to be picking! But honestly it fits best of anything I’ve heard, and it’s what most people think I’m called anyway.

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Genetic Cspecialist (the C is silent) :)

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I think the argument of who the title attracts is SUPER important. We need to find out if there’s a title that would better attract underrepresented groups of all types (notably NOT JUST MEN) both to join the profession, and utilize our services. That’s worth a LOT of the admittedly huge costs and pain and risks it would take to change. But it’s also far from the only reason for the disparities we have now, much of which probably need to be addressed the hard way (outreach, education etc) just like the original problem of people not knowing who we are and what we do.