A 35-year-old member asked:
how can i become a genetic counselor?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Scott McLean answered
Clinical Genetics 35 years experience
Education & Training: Genetic counselors hold masters degrees in genetic counseling and then take board certification examinations. In some states they must be licensed as well. To learn more, go to the national Society of Genetic Counselors website (http://www.nsgc.org/).
2749 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Similar questions
A 35-year-old member asked:
Am I allowed to take home the genetic pedigrees I get from the counselors?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ira Salafsky answered
Clinical Genetics 56 years experience
Yes: You should review it and if you are willing share it with other family members and get their imput to extend the pedigree.
6234 viewsReviewed Nov 10, 2018
A 45-year-old member asked:
How does consult with genetic counselor differ from one with geneticist?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. David Galbraith answered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Website: Go to www.Genome.Gov and on the right side scroll down to "genetic disorders faq" and click on it for a pretty complete reference site. In the list on the left pick "faq about genetic counseling". You may get there directly by going to: www, genome.Gov/19016905.
5748 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
What is a genetic counselor? Is that a doctor?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. David Galbraith answered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Website: Go to www.Genome.Gov and on the right side scroll down to "genetic disorders faq" and click on it for a pretty complete reference site. In the list on the left pick "faq about genetic counseling". You may get there directly by going to: www, genome.Gov/19016905.
5748 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
What is involved in becoming a genetic counselor?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Paul Aitchison answered
Radiology 26 years experience
2 years: Most gc programs are pretty difficult to get in to because they are small. You will actually take medical school classes like physiology but also intensive genetics courses. You will train with other gcs during internships. It is a rewarding occupation.
5680 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
What is a genetic counselor and is it expensive to see one?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Paul Aitchison answered
Radiology 26 years experience
Masters Degree: Genetic counselors go through 2 years of postgraduate studies to learn about genetic diseases and how to discuss them with affected patients and their families. They are very helpful and not very expensive.
5680 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Last updated Jun 7, 2015
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits
$15 per month
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.