Prospective Students

GC Program students

 

Career Exploration

Want to explore the practice and profession of genetic counseling?

Check out our Pre-GC Series for a variety of webinars and practicums to learn more about GCs and what they do.

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Want to learn more about the Columbia MS in Genetic Counseling program?

We offer a variety of opportunities to learn more about the Columbia University GC Program. Events happening in 2026 are listed below, all times are Eastern. 

 

WEBINARS

 A "How-To" Guide for Applying to the Columbia University MS in Genetic Counseling Program: join our Associate Program Director, Michelle Florido, to learn more about the application process at Columbia. This webinar provides an overview of admission, including information about program prerequisites and other recommended pre-graduate experiences.​ 

 

Student Research: Developing Skills to Affect Change: join our Associate Director of Student Research, Priyanka Ahimaz, to learn more about student research at the Columbia GC Program. Student research topics, courses, mentoring, grant writing, and dissemination/publication are included. 

 

Meet the Columbia GC Program Students: join representatives from the Class of 2027 and 2028 to hear from them about what drew them to Columbia, their experiences in the program so far, and life as a student in NYC. 

 

OPEN HOUSES

We invite you to join us virtually to discover the unique strengths of our MS in Genetic Counseling program and learn more about the Columbia University Irving Medical Center campus. Meet faculty and students, explore our curriculum, and hear more about how to strengthen your admission application. You are encouraged to attend one or more of the program webinars in advance of attending an open house. 

 

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