Pre-GC Series

Are you interested in learning more about who genetic counselors are and what they do? Join us for our Pre-GC Series. Events in our 2026 Series are listed below, all times are Eastern. Contact us at gc-program@cumc.columbia.edu with any questions.

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WEBINARS

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Genetic Counselors, the Future of Genomic Medicine

Join us to discover who genetic counselors are and what they do. This webinar provides an overview of the profession of genetic counseling, including example clinical cases, various career paths, and next steps to prepare for graduate school. 

  • Tuesday, July 21 at 8pm
Register for July 21
  • Wednesday, August 12 at 8pm 
Register for August 12
  • Thursday, September 17 at 8pm
Register for September 17

Financing a Genetic Counseling Graduate Degree

Join us to learn more about resources to assist you in successfully financing a graduate education in genetic counseling. This webinar provides an overview of anticipated financial costs of completing a graduate degree, including opportunities for scholarships and work-study, and planning ahead for loan repayment.

  • Monday, June 29 at 8pm
Register for June 29
  • Tuesday, October 6 at 8pm
Register for October 6

 

Practicum

EXPERIENTIAL PRACTICUM

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

Those accepted into the Practicum 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

Practicum 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.

Applications for the Summer 2026 Practicum are now open and will close on Monday, May 11. Please contact us at gc-program@cumc.columbia.edu to request an application. 

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

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Interested in considering Columbia for your GC graduate education? Attend a variety of prospective student events, including webinars, open houses, and application workshops.

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