How do they match: Genetic Counselors

  • Prenatal and Pediatric Genetic Counselor

  • 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.

  • Assess patients' psychological or emotional needs, such as those relating to stress, fear of test results, financial issues, and marital conflicts to make referral recommendations or assist patients in managing test outcomes.
  • Collect for, or share with, research projects patient data on specific genetic disorders or syndromes.
  • Determine or coordinate treatment plans by requesting laboratory services, reviewing genetics or counseling literature, and considering histories or diagnostic data.
  • Engage in research activities related to the field of medical genetics or genetic counseling.
  • Identify funding sources and write grant proposals for eligible programs or services.
  • Prepare or provide genetics-related educational materials to patients or medical personnel.

  • Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
  • Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.