Experiential Practicum

Applications for the Fall 2026 Practicum are now open and are due by October 5, 2026. Contact us at gc-program@cumc.columbia.edu to learn more and request an application. 

 

Practicum

Gain hands-on experience with the clinical practice of genetic counseling. This in-depth exploration of the profession is essential prior to applying to graduate school. We recognize that access to shadowing and internships may be limited and have developed the Experiential Practicum to assist prospective students in gaining meaningful exposure to the clinical work of genetic counselors.

Participants will engage online/remotely with our genetic counselor faculty, observing and debriefing about client sessions in various specialty clinics, including:

  • Reproductive genetics
  • General/pediatric genetics
  • Cancer genetics
  • Neurogenetics

Participants will also have the opportunity to attend an interdisciplinary genetics meeting on our campus (remotely) and participate in a journal club focused on the clinical specifics of genetic counseling and work with clients.

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