Leading Beyond the Horizon Abstracts

This session will examine how shifting reproductive laws and conference experiences impact the genetic counseling workforce, highlighting new research that informs policy awareness, supports BIPOC trainees, and strengthens belonging across the profession. 

Presented by:
1. Kristen Miller, MGC, LCGC
2. Nikkola Carmichael, PhD, MS, CGC 

Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the results of an environmental scan to characterize the landscape of abortion legislation impacting genetic counselors' scope of practice following the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Supreme Court case.
2. Describe BIPOC genetic counseling students experiences at the annual conference and interventions to potentially increase their sense of belonging.
3. Identify interventions to potentially increase their sense of belonging. The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized 

Continuing Education Unit Approval:
National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to 0.75 Category 1 contact hours for Leading Beyond the Horizon Abstracts. 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