Prospective Students

Want to learn more about the Columbia University Program in Genetic Counseling? Join us for one or more of the following opportunities. Events that were held in our 2023 series are listed below, all times are Eastern. The schedule for 2024 events will be posted in spring 2024. Contact us at gc-program@cumc.columbia.edu with any questions.

Want to apply to the Columbia University MS in Genetic Counseling program?

WEBINARS

A "How-To" Guide for Applying to Columbia University MS in Genetic Counseling Program: join our Assistant 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.​

  • Tuesday, August 8 at 7pm
  • Thursday, November 9 at 7pm

APPLICATION WORKSHOPS

Join us for "office hours" as you work on your Columbia application. Our workshops are a time for you to ask questions and receive support for submitting an organized and complete admission application. Each workshop will address different aspects of our application. 

Letters of Recommendation, Transcripts, Test Scores

  • Monday, November 27 at 5pm and 5:30pm Eastern
  • Thursday, November 30 at 2pm and 2:30pm Eastern

Personal Statement

  • Monday, December 4 at 5pm and 5:30pm Eastern
  • Thursday, December 7 at 2pm and 2:30pm Eastern

Resume/CV, Coursework & Counseling Form

  • Monday, December 11 at 5pm and 5:30pm Eastern
  • Thursday, December 14 at 2pm and 2:30pm Eastern

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

WEBINARS

**NEW THIS YEAR - Student Research: Developing Skills to Affect Change: join our Student Research Director, 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.

  • Thurday, June 22 at 7pm
  • Tuesday, September 19 at 7pm

**NEW THIS YEAR - Social Justice: A Responsibility of Genetic Counselors: join our Diversity Director, Sriya Bhattacharyya, to learn more about how the Columbia GC Program is grounded in social justice and explore how this permeates so much of what we learn and do here.

  • Tuesday, July 18 at 7pm
  • Tuesday, October 10 at 7pm

Meet the Columbia GC Program Students: join representatives from the Class of 2024 and 2025 to hear from them about what drew them to Columbia, their experiences in the program so far, and life as a student in NYC.

  • ​Wednesday, December 6 at 8pm

OPEN HOUSES

We invite you to join us virtually to learn more about the Columbia University Irving Medical Center campus and discover the unique strengths of our MS in Genetic Counseling program. Meet faculty and students, explore our curriculum, and learn more about applying. You are encouraged to attend one or more of the program webinars in advance of attending an open house. This year, we are offering open houses at the following dates and times:

  • Wednesday, September 27 from 6-8pm
  • Monday, October 30 from 6-8pm