Genetic counseling training is just as much a journey as anything else in life. Throughout my second year of training, there have been so many twists and turns that have led me to where I am. When reflecting on my own personal experiences, the following opportunities stand out:
Peer Supervision
As second years, we meet throughout the year to discuss tough cases or clinical difficulties to help grow our clinic skills. In addition, we supervise our first years for a multitude of assignments in preparation for one day when we are supervisors ourselves.
Educational Experiences
Because our training is based at both Cincinnati Children's and the University of Cincinnati, our access to speakers and researchers is phenomenal. Many of my classmates attended a bioethics conference this past spring. I had the ability to attend a talk on ethics and mental health. I also had the opportunity to attend a few talks on communicating scientific ideas to people who do not have a scientific background. I attended Grand Rounds monthly which covered topics ranging from using intellectual disability testing results in the school systems to what to do with genetic testing results when you're not a genetics professional.
Diversity Engagements
The Office of Inclusion at CCHMC puts on programming events for a variety of different holidays and cultural observances.. By attending these events throughout my training, I have experienced foods, traditions, and customs that I never would have been exposed to otherwise. The abundance of resources at CCHMC has continually astounded me.
HSGA
HSGA, the Health Sciences Graduate Association, is a student organization for graduate students within the college of medicine. I've had the privilege of being our class representative throughout the last two years. Meeting other students who are working on degree programs entirely different from genetic counseling has been eye opening and refreshing.
Peer Supervision
As second years, we meet throughout the year to discuss tough cases or clinical difficulties to help grow our clinic skills. In addition, we supervise our first years for a multitude of assignments in preparation for one day when we are supervisors ourselves.
Educational Experiences
Because our training is based at both Cincinnati Children's and the University of Cincinnati, our access to speakers and researchers is phenomenal. Many of my classmates attended a bioethics conference this past spring. I had the ability to attend a talk on ethics and mental health. I also had the opportunity to attend a few talks on communicating scientific ideas to people who do not have a scientific background. I attended Grand Rounds monthly which covered topics ranging from using intellectual disability testing results in the school systems to what to do with genetic testing results when you're not a genetics professional.
Diversity Engagements
The Office of Inclusion at CCHMC puts on programming events for a variety of different holidays and cultural observances.. By attending these events throughout my training, I have experienced foods, traditions, and customs that I never would have been exposed to otherwise. The abundance of resources at CCHMC has continually astounded me.
HSGA
HSGA, the Health Sciences Graduate Association, is a student organization for graduate students within the college of medicine. I've had the privilege of being our class representative throughout the last two years. Meeting other students who are working on degree programs entirely different from genetic counseling has been eye opening and refreshing.