How do they match: Genetic Counselors

  • Genetic Counseling Medical Specialist

  • Assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Provide information to other healthcare providers or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited conditions. Advise individuals and families to support informed decisionmaking and coping methods for those at risk. May help conduct research related to genetic conditions or genetic counseling.

  • 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.
  • Engage in research activities related to the field of medical genetics or genetic counseling.
  • Provide genetic counseling in specified areas of clinical genetics, such as obstetrics, pediatrics, oncology and neurology.
  • Refer patients to specialists or community resources.

  • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.