I traveled to Salt Lake City the summer between my first and second year of training to Myriad genetics. During this two day experience, I was able to engage with genetic counselors working in an industry setting. We were able to learn about oncology genetics as well as testing methodologies and research in the cancer setting. Exposure to genetic counselors in industry added to my understanding of our field as a whole and gave me networks and resources to incorporate into my training.
During my second year of training, I had the opportunity to rotate in the laboratory at Cincinnati Children's (CCHMC). We are lucky enough to have approximately 10 genetic counselors who work in the molecular and cytogenetic labs. During my rotation, I had the opportunity to work with the counselors in both labs, writing reports and researching variants. I also had the opportunity to observe different processes in the lab from data logging to DNA extraction, from benchwork to Next Generation Sequencing analysis. This non-clinical exposure gave me insight into the role genetic counselors play outside of clinic and ultimately contributed to my broader understanding of genetic counseling as a whole.
During my second year of training, I had the opportunity to rotate in the laboratory at Cincinnati Children's (CCHMC). We are lucky enough to have approximately 10 genetic counselors who work in the molecular and cytogenetic labs. During my rotation, I had the opportunity to work with the counselors in both labs, writing reports and researching variants. I also had the opportunity to observe different processes in the lab from data logging to DNA extraction, from benchwork to Next Generation Sequencing analysis. This non-clinical exposure gave me insight into the role genetic counselors play outside of clinic and ultimately contributed to my broader understanding of genetic counseling as a whole.