July 29: International SIG Webinar

July 15: Spanish Development SIG Webinar

This webinar will provide an extensive review of hereditary cancer syndromes that confer risk for gastric cancer and other gastric neoplasia. This review will include discussion of genetic testing strategies, current cancer risk estimates, and management of these syndromes from a patient-centric perspective. This webinar will also include a review of non-genetic risk factors and prevention strategies.

Presenters:

NSGC Cancer SIG
Sonia Kupfer, MD
Emma Keel, MS, CGC

Learning Objectives:

1. Define cancer risks associated with hereditary gastric cancer syndromes.
2. Review risk factors and general prevention for gastric cancer.
3. Examine the paradigm shift in the management of Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer patients.
4. Apply new cancer risk estimates and emerging management guidelines to real world cases.

This 60-minute webinar, hosted by the NSGC Student/New Graduate Special Interest Group, explores the expanding landscape of genetic counseling careers beyond traditional clinical roles. While genetic counselors have historically worked in clinical roles, this session highlights the growing presence of professionals in non-clinical settings, including industry, research, education, and entrepreneurship. Through a combination of background context and panel discussions, attendees will gain insight into how skills learned in graduate training may be applied to different career paths.

Featuring speakers currently working in unique, non-clinical roles, the webinar will provide firsthand perspectives on career transitions, day-to-day responsibilities, and the application of core genetic counseling skills, such as communication, risk assessment, and critical thinking, in new professional contexts. Participants will also learn practical strategies for exploring these career paths, including networking, skill development, and positioning themselves for opportunities outside of direct patient care. The session concludes with a live Q&A and curated resources, with an emphasis on making career development more accessible and equitable for all trainees and early-career genetic counselors.

Presented by:
NSGC Student/New Graduate SIG
1. Rachel Hendricks MS, CGC
2. Somin Hwang MS, CGC
3. Grace Drew BS
4. Gillian Hooker, PhD, ScM, CGC
5. Kira Dineen, MS, CGC, CG(ASCP)CM
6. Mackenzie Wooters, MS, CGC

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the unique roles and responsibilities associated with genetic counseling positions in non-clinical settings
2. Identify key transferable skills gained through genetic counseling training (e.g., communication, risk assessment, critical thinking) and how they apply to a variety of professional roles.
3. Explain how genetic counseling competencies can be leveraged to pursue opportunities outside of direct patient care.
4. Recognize practical strategies for exploring and transitioning into nontraditional roles, including networking, skill development, and career positioning.

Continuing Education Unit Approval: 

The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to 1 Category 1 contact hours for Emerging Career Paths for Genetic Counselors. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor certification and recertification. 

Successful Completion: 

1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation

This all-inclusive package offers access to the full set of 24 webinars from NSGC’s 2026 Webinar Series, complete with CEUs. Please note that as webinars are released, they will be added to this package. 

Genetic Counselor CEUs:
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to 2.4 CEUs or 24 Category 1 contact hours for the 2026 NSGC Webinar Series Full Package. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned by participating in this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.

NSGC members can attend live webinars and view webinar recordings for free here. Please note that CEUs must be purchased separately. 

This package includes the most comprehensive set of recordings from the NSGC 43rd Annual Conference: pre-conference symposia, plenary sessions, educational breakout sessions, and on-demand sessions.

This is a focused package covering plenary, educational breakout, and on-demand sessions from the NSGC 44th Annual Conference.

This session will showcase the impact of the Jane Engelberg Memorial Fellowship by highlighting its legacy, current innovations in service delivery and community-engaged education, and the evolving opportunities it creates for advancing genetic counseling research and practice.

Presented by:

1. Emily Brown, MGC, CGC
2. Kimberly Zayhowski, MS, CGC
3. Sharon Aufox, MS, CGC
4. Cindy James, PhD, CGC

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the history of the Jane Engelberg Memorial Fellowship (JEMF) award.
2. Discuss the preliminary findings of a study exploring a novel service delivery model for inpatient genetic testing.
3. Describe the development of a community-engaged initiative to create educational resources that support transgender and gender diverse individuals in understanding genetic risk assessment related to gender-affirming mastectomies.
4. Describe current JEMF initiatives and funding opportunities.

Genetic Counselor CEUs:

The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .1 CEUs or 1 Category 1 contact hour for the activity, Jane Engelberg Memorial Fellowship Presentation. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned by participating in this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.

Successful Completion:

1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation

This session will spotlight emerging work that strengthens the integrity and sustainability of genetic counseling by addressing fraud in the genetic testing landscape and examining how Medicaid recognition shapes access, reimbursement, and the delivery of high-quality care.

Presented by:

1. Rachel Notestine, MS
2. Brian Reys, MS, CGC

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify healthcare fraud in the genetic testing space, characteristics commonly targeted, and key patterns of behavior utilized in fraudulent activity.
2. Evaluate the benefits and limitations of genetic counselor recognition by state Medicaid services as it relates to reimbursement for services

Continuing Education Unit Approval:

The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to 0.5 Category 1 contact hours for Abstract Awards. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor certification and recertification.

Successful Completion:

1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation