How do they match: Genetic Counselors

  • Genetic Counseling Medical Specialist
  • Prenatal and Pediatric Genetic Counselor

  • Analyze genetic information to identify patients or families at risk for specific disorders or syndromes.
  • Collect for, or share with, research projects patient data on specific genetic disorders or syndromes.
  • Design and conduct genetics training programs for physicians, graduate students, other health professions or the general community.
  • Determine or coordinate treatment plans by requesting laboratory services, reviewing genetics or counseling literature, and considering histories or diagnostic data.
  • Identify funding sources and write grant proposals for eligible programs or services.
  • Interpret laboratory results and communicate findings to patients or physicians.
  • Provide genetic counseling in specified areas of clinical genetics, such as obstetrics, pediatrics, oncology and neurology.
  • Refer patients to specialists or community resources.

  • Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.