A hybrid conference to further professional development in the field of genetic counseling and genetics/genomics.
This event, hosted by the MGH Institute of Health Professions' Genetic Counseling Program, will explore crucial topics surrounding inclusivity, systemic biases, and advocacy in genetic counseling. If you are a Mass General Brigham (MGB) employee, receiving CEUs for this event is free.
What You Will Learn:
At the end of this conference, participants will be able to:
• Apply the tenets of brave dialogues to conversations
• Define perfectionist thinking and shame-based thinking
• Integrate methods to move away from perfectionist thinking
• Examine how racism has impacted the healthcare of individuals with sickle cell disease
• Advocate for sickle cell patients
• Explain how to deconstruct concepts of professionalism Identify ways to make genetic counseling education more inclusive
Who Should Attend:
This conference is ideal for practicing genetic counselors (Board-Eligible or Board-Certified), genetic counseling students, prospective genetic counseling students, geneticists, and IHP faculty and students.