National Society of Genetic Counselors

National Society of Genetic Counselors The National Society of Genetic Counselors is the leading voice, authority and advocate for the gene

Registration is now open for the NSGC 45th Annual Conference in Baltimore, Nov. 10–14. Join colleagues from across the g...
06/18/2026

Registration is now open for the NSGC 45th Annual Conference in Baltimore, Nov. 10–14. Join colleagues from across the genetic counseling community for meaningful learning, fresh perspectives, and connections that support your work and the future of the profession.

Secure your spot today with the link in the comments and be part of the conversations shaping what’s next in genetic counseling.

Language access shapes the quality of genetic counseling. Verbatim translation is not always possible when genetic terms...
06/18/2026

Language access shapes the quality of genetic counseling. Verbatim translation is not always possible when genetic terms do not carry the same meaning across languages. In this NSGC Perspectives article, Kayli Sousa Smyth and Seren Jones-Reddy reflect on how genetic counselors can work with interpreters with more trust, care and preparation.

Read more in Perspectives. https://perspectives.nsgc.org/Article/verbatim-translation-is-practically-impossible-reflections-from-two-bilingual-genetic-counseling-graduates

For Spanish-language patient resources from NSGC, visit: https://sp.aboutgeneticcounselors.com/

06/17/2026

“I think that the genetic counseling profession is really in a moment of transformation and shifting with a lot of different factors coming at us from different angles," says Rebecca Freeman, Chair of the NSGC Practice Guidelines Committee.

Watch the video to learn more about her perspective on NSGC’s focus as a professional organization along with her unpopular opinion!

Your feedback can help make information about genetic counseling clearer and easier to access.NSGC is inviting patients,...
06/15/2026

Your feedback can help make information about genetic counseling clearer and easier to access.

NSGC is inviting patients, families, caregivers and members of the public to complete a brief survey about awareness, trust, potential barriers and the types of information people want before deciding whether meeting with a genetic counselor may be right for them or their families.

Share your thoughts by the end of the month through the link in the comments.

The Industry Council Innovation Summit created space for NSGC leaders and our industry partners to exchange ideas and ex...
06/12/2026

The Industry Council Innovation Summit created space for NSGC leaders and our industry partners to exchange ideas and explore how to achieve shared goals.

NSGC President Carrie Haverty, MS, CGC, and NSGC President-Elect Philip Connors, MS, MPH, CGC, shared key insights about the role of collaboration in advancing genetic and genomic services and supporting access to genetic counselors.

We thank our Industry Council members for their meaningful partnership and commitment to innovating for patients across the country!

Thinking about asking AI to explain your genetic test results? Before you upload personal genetic information, it's impo...
06/12/2026

Thinking about asking AI to explain your genetic test results? Before you upload personal genetic information, it's important to understand how AI tools handle your data, where they may fall short in interpreting complex genetic information, and why privacy considerations can extend beyond you to your family members.

Our latest blog offers a practical guide to thinking through that decision, with insight into how genetic counselors can help you understand your results in the context of your personal and family health history.

Read more in the comments.

June is Caribbean American Heritage Month.NSGC honors the cultures, histories and contributions of Caribbean Americans, ...
06/11/2026

June is Caribbean American Heritage Month.

NSGC honors the cultures, histories and contributions of Caribbean Americans, including those advancing genetics, health care, research and patient care.

Thank you to our NSGC Industry Council members joining us for this week's Industry Council Innovation Summit.The Industr...
06/11/2026

Thank you to our NSGC Industry Council members joining us for this week's Industry Council Innovation Summit.

The Industry Council brings together NSGC leaders and industry partners to strengthen collaboration that supports the future of genetic counseling and genetic/genomic services. Through open dialogue and shared expertise, these conversations help advance innovation, inform priorities and expand access to precision medicine for patients.

We appreciate your partnership and your commitment to shaping the future of the profession.

Strong student evaluations help shape stronger genetic counselors.Constructive feedback supports self-directed learning,...
06/10/2026

Strong student evaluations help shape stronger genetic counselors.

Constructive feedback supports self-directed learning, encourages growth over time, and creates opportunities for students, supervisors, and programs to learn from one another.

Explore five key principles that can improve the evaluation experience and strengthen genetic counseling education in a Perspectives article. Link in the comments.

“If there were greater emphasis on genetic risk factors, genetic testing, and counseling, I have no doubt in my mind my ...
06/09/2026

“If there were greater emphasis on genetic risk factors, genetic testing, and counseling, I have no doubt in my mind my son’s lifelong, debilitating, complex health conditions could have been prevented.”

Ashley’s story is one of several powerful patient perspectives featured by the National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. (NORD).

We are grateful to NORD for elevating the voices of patients and families who know firsthand how access to genetic counseling can change lives. Their stories remind us why expanding access to genetic counseling services is so important.

Read the article at the link in the comments.

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