Training the next generation of genetic counselors is an important task for GGC. Each semester, genetic counselors-in-training spend weeks in one of GGC’s clinical offices to gain valuable experience in real-life clinical settings. They practice drawing pedigrees, coordinate genetic testing, and explain very complex concepts to patients and their families under the supervision of one of GGC’s exceptional board-certified genetic counselors.
But for the first time, GGC’s Division of Education had a genetic counseling intern. Coltrane Beck-Chance, a rising second-year genetic counseling student in the Master’s program at UNC Greensboro, spent his summer working with students, teachers, and GGC’s team of instructors.
UNC Greensboro’s genetic counseling program requires students to spend one of their rotations in a non-clinical setting to gain exposure to the growing opportunities for genetic counselors to pursue non-traditional roles. Many students work with genetic research teams or in a genetic testing lab, but Coltane chose education.
“We rely on our team of genetic counselors to support our educational efforts, and many are involved in our outreach efforts such as leading activities for STEM events, lecturing for medical students, and working with our summer camps,” added Tribble. “We hope that this summer will prove to be eye-opening and educational for Coltrane, and will enhance his skills as a genetic counselor.”
“At my middle and high school, we did not have the opportunity for the kind of hands-on lab exposure that GGC’s programs provide,” added Coltrane. “I am hoping that my presentations and the genetics education that GGC provides will inspire young people to become genetic counselors. I look forward to these students being my colleagues in the future.”
Genetic counseling is the way by which psychiatrists and professional counselors give guidance to people or to be parents who are suffering from a hereditary disease.
They help them to survive their life in a better way.
The people who are suffering from genetic problems really needs proper guidance and observation so that they can live their life like normal people.
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