Prospective Students

GC Program students

We offer a variety of opportunities to learn more about the Columbia University GC Program. Events happening in 2025 are listed below, all times are Eastern. 

 

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.

Enroll in our Genetic & Genomic Assistantship and gain exposure to the practice of genetic counseling and clinical genetic medicine. 

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

 

WEBINARS

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. 

  • Wednesday, July 23 at 8pm
Register for July 23
  • Wednesday, October 15 at 8pm
Register for October 15

Meet the Columbia GC Program Students: join representatives from the Class of 2026 and 2027 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 3 at 8pm
Register for December 3

 

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 stengthen your admission application. You are encouraged to attend one or more of the program webinars in advance of attending an open house. 

  • Tuesday, September 30 from 7:00-8:30pm
Register for September 30
  • Monday, November 3 from 7:00-8:30pm
Register for November 3

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

 

WEBINARS

A "How-To" Guide for Applying to 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.​ 

  • Monday, June 16 at 8pm
Register for June 16
  • Thursday, August 21 at 8pm
Register for August 21
  • Wednesday, November 12 at 8pm
Register for November 12
  • Tuesday, December 9 at 8pm
Register for December 9