How do they match: Genetic Counselors

  • Genetic Counseling Medical Specialist

  • Prepare or provide genetics-related educational materials to patients or medical personnel.
  • 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.
  • Provide genetic counseling in specified areas of clinical genetics, such as obstetrics, pediatrics, oncology and neurology.
  • Refer patients to specialists or community resources.

  • Prepare healthcare training materials.
  • Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.