Event

Strategies for Making a Difference: Genetic Counseling

DateMay 30, 2025
8:00am - 5:00pm
Location
1 Constitution Wharf and Virtual

Audience: Practicing genetic counselors (Board-Eligible or Board-Certified), genetic counseling students, prospective genetic counseling students, geneticists, IHP faculty and students.

Fees: 

  • $0 - MGB employee
  • $65 - opt out of CEUs | $25 Virtual
  • $100 - receive CEUs | $50 Virtual

This hybrid conference is designed to further professional development in the field of genetic counseling and genetics/genomics.

At the end of this conference, participants will be able to:  

  • Recognize the value in the Balint process
  • Examine the benefits, limitations, and utilization of sponsored genetic testing
  • Identify how to navigate disagreements constructively
  • Utilize multiple methods to advocate for patients with disabilities
  • Provide space for religion and spirituality within genetic counseling sessions
  • Describe how anti-fat bias manifests in genetic counseling and strategies for mitigating it

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