The vision of the MDCGC is to ensure the quality of genetic health care and to promote the field of genetic counseling in Maryland and the District of Columbia (hereafter referred to as DC). As the demand for genetic testing within the medical field continues to grow, so does the field of genetic counseling. More than ever, genetic counselors are playing a crucial role in patient care and understanding across various specialties.
During an appointment, the genetic counselor may take a detailed family history to better understand your risk for an inherited condition. Additionally, the genetic counselor may discuss your options for genetic testing and/or the results of your genetic test. Genetic counselors typically receive bachelor's degress in biology, social science, or a related field prior to completing specialized training.
Master's degrees in genetic counseling programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC). Certification through the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) assures that a genetic counselor has proven competency in her or his field or practice.
During an appointment, the genetic counselor may take a detailed family history to better understand your risk for an inherited condition. Additionally, the genetic counselor may discuss your options for genetic testing and/or the results of your genetic test. Genetic counselors typically receive bachelor's degress in biology, social science, or a related field prior to completing specialized training.
Master's degrees in genetic counseling programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC). Certification through the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) assures that a genetic counselor has proven competency in her or his field or practice.
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Prior to the establishment of the MDCGC in 2018, there was not a formal genetic counseling organization in either Washington D.C. or Maryland.
The group was created to serve a network for genetic counselors in the area as well as to provide an organized means to tackle professional issues within the field.
The group was created to serve a network for genetic counselors in the area as well as to provide an organized means to tackle professional issues within the field.
We are so excited to announce that there is officially a law for the licensure of genetic counselors in Maryland!
You can read the full text of the law here.
Now that the law has been passed, the law is in the rule-making stage.
There are still some details that must be worked out before the process of applying for and granting licensure for genetic counselors begins.
We will update our community with more information as it becomes available.
If you have questions about the state licensure law, check out the recording from our webinar or the frequently asked questions below.
You can read the full text of the law here.
Now that the law has been passed, the law is in the rule-making stage.
There are still some details that must be worked out before the process of applying for and granting licensure for genetic counselors begins.
We will update our community with more information as it becomes available.
If you have questions about the state licensure law, check out the recording from our webinar or the frequently asked questions below.
All Committees will work in collaboration with the Board of Directors and each Committee will have an appointed Board of Directors liaison.
Each Committee will be made up of a Leadership team and Members.
Each leader will serve for two (2) years: an individual's first year will be served as Co-Chair then he/or she will move up to Chair for the second year.
Committee Leadership: Each Committee shall have one Chair and one Co-Chair.
The Chair and Co-Chair will be Full Members of the MDCGC who will be elected by the General Membership.
Each Committee will be made up of a Leadership team and Members.
Each leader will serve for two (2) years: an individual's first year will be served as Co-Chair then he/or she will move up to Chair for the second year.
Committee Leadership: Each Committee shall have one Chair and one Co-Chair.
The Chair and Co-Chair will be Full Members of the MDCGC who will be elected by the General Membership.
The Maryland and DC Society of Genetic Counselors accepts registration throughout the calendar year.
The primary purpose of MDCGC is to provide a network for genetic counselors in Maryland and DC.
Additionally, genetic counseling students in the region are encouraged to join as are genetics professionals i.e.
All MDCGC members receive regular newsletters and are encouraged to attend business meetings and the annual symposium.
Benefits for full members include involvement on committees and task forces, participation in salary surveys, and access to specialty specific email lists.
The primary purpose of MDCGC is to provide a network for genetic counselors in Maryland and DC.
Additionally, genetic counseling students in the region are encouraged to join as are genetics professionals i.e.
All MDCGC members receive regular newsletters and are encouraged to attend business meetings and the annual symposium.
Benefits for full members include involvement on committees and task forces, participation in salary surveys, and access to specialty specific email lists.
THE MDCGC hosts annual business & educational meetings for genetic counselors across Maryland and Washington DC.
Additionally, members may be interested in attending other educational events as well as social networking events.
Specialty-specific meeting and workshops for students may also be organized.
To facilitate communication in our area, genetic counselors may join specialty-specific email lists where they can ask relevant questions and contribute to the knowledge of their colleagues.
You will automatically be added to any specialty listserv that you selected when registering for MDCGC.
Additionally, members may be interested in attending other educational events as well as social networking events.
Specialty-specific meeting and workshops for students may also be organized.
To facilitate communication in our area, genetic counselors may join specialty-specific email lists where they can ask relevant questions and contribute to the knowledge of their colleagues.
You will automatically be added to any specialty listserv that you selected when registering for MDCGC.
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