American Board of Genetic Counseling - ABGC

06/11/2026

Only one month left! Applications for the August CGC® Certification Exam close on July 15.

Ready to earn your CGC certification? Submit your application before the deadline and take the next step in your professional journey.

06/08/2026

Stay informed with the latest updates from ABGC, including new data insights, certification initiatives, and ongoing efforts to strengthen transparency, equity, and excellence in credentialing.

Read the latest ABGC Updates: https://www.abgc.net/Updates/ABGC-Updates

06/08/2026

The August 2025-February 2026 CGC Candidate Demographic Data Report is now available! This report offers a closer look at the individuals seeking certification and highlights ABGC's continued commitment to creating a more equitable profession.

Read the report: https://www.abgc.net/Portals/0/Guides/Demographic%20Report.pdf?ver=nFE_oWZXxzwcKnlWE99agg%3d%3d

05/27/2026

ABGC’s Practice Exam helps candidates prepare for the CGC certification exam with 100 questions in the same testing format and a performance breakdown by domain. A helpful way to build confidence ahead of test day.

Practice Exam

05/20/2026

Applications for the ABGC Certification Examination are now open until July 15. Candidates can apply through the ABGC portal to manage their application, scheduling, and ACS letter requests.

Don’t miss the opportunity to take the next step toward becoming a Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC®).

The ABGC Certification Examination consists of 200 multiple-choice questions (170 scored items; 30 pre-test items). A candidate has four hours to complete the examination. The candidate will be asked to select the one best answer from four options provided for each question. ABGC does not limit the...

05/14/2026

The deadline to complete the NSGC Professional Status Survey (PSS) has been extended to Monday, May 18 at 11:59 pm CT.

Your responses strengthen data that supports advocacy efforts and drives career growth conversations. Complete the survey before the deadline and help frame the future of genetic counseling.

If you did not receive a personalized survey link, please contact [email protected].

05/12/2026

ABGC has outlined three strategic goals focused on expanding equitable access to certification, advancing innovation in competency assessment, and elevating the role of genetic counselors in precision health. These efforts aim to strengthen and modernize the CGC designation while increasing its impact across healthcare.

The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) has outlined a set of strategic goals aimed at strengthening the profession, improving access to certification and enhancing the recognition of genetic counselors as vital contributors to precision health. These goals focus on equity, innovation and co...

05/11/2026

Calling all CGCs! The 2026 NSGC Professional Status Survey (PSS) closes tonight at 11:59 PM CT, and we need your voice.

With only a 19% response rate so far, we encourage all CGCs to take a few minutes to share their insights. The PSS plays a critical role in helping grow the genetic counseling profession and empowering genetic counselors to advocate for themselves and their teams. All CGCs should have received a personalized survey link from InfoSurv Research ([email protected]).

Complete your survey before the deadline and help shape the future of the profession.

05/06/2026

Read the latest from ABGC as the organization continues advancing the profession through collaboration, data-driven improvements, and forward-looking credentialing strategies.

ABGC Updates

04/29/2026

ABGC committees in action! 🧬 From launching new Learning Scenarios for continuing competence, to reviewing exam content, to advancing equity in genetic counseling, our committees are hard at work shaping the future of the profession. 💡

Learn more about what the CCC, CEC, and DEIJ Committees are focused on in 2026:

All three American Board of Genetic Counseling committees are hard at work pushing forward toward its goals. Get a more detailed look at what they're focused on right now: Continuing Competence Committee (CCC) In January 2026, the CCC welcomed five new members and thanked five of the inaugural membe...