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This package includes the most comprehensive set of recordings from the NSGC 44th Annual Conference: pre-conference symposia, plenary sessions, educational breakout sessions, and on-demand sessions.
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Genetic Counselor CEUs:
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to 5.62 CEUS or 56.2 Category 1 contact hours for the activity, NSGC 44th Annual Conference Complete Sessions Package. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned by participating in this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Contact Hours
This session is designed for clinical and non-clinical genetic counselors seeking to expand their expertise in precision oncology.
This session is designed for clinical and non-clinical genetic counselors seeking to expand their expertise in precision oncology. Through case-based learning and interactive discussions, attendees will strengthen their ability to interpret biomarker test reports, determine when additional testing is needed, and identify patients for targeted treatments. Foundational online modules will be provided as optional pre-work to ensure genetic counselors with less experience in precision oncology can engage with the advanced content. Expert panels will explore the evolving roles of genetic counselors in precision oncology and provide insights on career expansion. Join us to build your skills, increase your impact, and help improve patient access to targeted treatments!
Presented by:
1. Kate Reed, MPH, ScM, CGC
2. Kara Bui, MS, CGC
3. Cristin O'Neal, MSN, ANP-C
4. Jill M Kolesar, PharmD, MS
5. Karen Huelsman, MS, CGC
6. Rebecca Johnson Wheeler, MS, CGC
7. Emily K. Dalton, MS, CGC
8. Rebecca Hulinsky, MS, CGC
9. Lindsey Kelley, MS, MPH, CGC
Learning Objectives:
1. Apply a framework for evaluating when additional biomarker testing is needed
2. Evaluate discordance between germline and somatic testing results
3. Identify key considerations and potential challenges in interpreting biomarker testing results
4. Recognize opportunities and challenges of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) testing in precision oncology
5. Describe diverse genetic counselors' roles in precision oncology
6. Discuss how hereditary cancer skills transfer to precision oncology workflows
7. Evaluate evidence for targeted treatments and clinical trials in the context of the molecular profile
8. Assess the suitability of targeted treatments and clinical trials in the context of a patient
9. Assess approaches to integrating GCs within precision oncology workflows
10. Discuss precision oncology workflows that increase equity in patient access to targeted treatments and clinical trials
Genetic Counselor CEUs:
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .54 CEUs or 5.4 Category 1 contact hours for the activity, From Biomarkers to Breakthroughs: Advanced Training in Precision Oncology. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
Successful Completion:
1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Contact Hours
This session will explore how genetic counselors can start their entrepreneurial journey. Speakers will cover topics on what someone should consider when starting a business, how to start a business, and ways to scale from a side hustle to a full-time job.
Call it a side hustle, a new start, or a pipe dream, many genetic counselors wonder what it would be like to start their own business or create an outlet for their passions. This session will explore how genetic counselors can start their entrepreneurial journey. Speakers will cover topics on what someone should consider when starting a business, how to start a business, and ways to scale from a side hustle to a full-time job. We will also review challenges and considerations to being an entrepreneur as well as transferrable skills that genetic counselors already possess that translate into starting a business. Each learning activity is designed to follow with the preceding content discussion so that the audience will be creating a business plan in real time.
Presented by:
1. Jo Becerra, MS, CGC
2. Kira Dineen, MS, LCGC, CG(ASCP)CM
3. Brittany Mahalick, MS, CGC
4. Smita Rao, MBBS, MS, LCGC
5. Matthew L. Tschirgi, MS, CGC
6. Kate Wilson, MS, CGC
Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss why genetic counselors should consider starting their own business
2. Describe ways someone can be an entrepreneur
3. Summarize how to start a business
4. Explain a business vision and plan
5. Examine challenges when starting a business
6. Illustrate a market analysis
7. Review how marketing can strengthen your business idea
8. Construct an elevator pitch to showcase your business value
9. Identify the financial commitments to starting a business
10. Evaluate the varying ways in which a genetic counselor can become an entrepreneur
Genetic Counselor CEUs:
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .45 CEUs or 4.53 Category 1 contact hours for the activity, Think Big, Start Small: A Practical Guide to Entrepreneurship. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
Successful Completion:
1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Contact Hours
In this session, we aim to prepare genetic counselor readers, researchers, and reviewers to engage in meaningful and rigorous qualitative inquiry.
In this session, we aim to prepare genetic counselor readers, researchers, and reviewers to engage in meaningful and rigorous qualitative inquiry. Methodological coherence is the alignment of major elements of a research study (e.g. research question, methodology, presentation of results) with the philosophical assumptions underpinning the research, and is necessary to strengthen qualitative inquiry. However, inconsistencies in methodological coherence have been noted by members of the editorial board and reviewers for the Journal of Genetic Counseling, impacting the production of high quality research that is necessary for informed evidence-based genetic counseling practice and recognition as a rigorous area of academic study. Through engaging activities, this session will increase awareness of the importance of methodological coherence, and will provide foundational information about qualitative paradigms and strategies for ensuring coherence in qualitative research. We believe this session may be useful for genetic counselors in a variety of positions including: as a reader/end-user of qualitative research findings, as a reviewer critically appraising qualitative research, and as researchers who are planning, conducting, and supervising qualitative research.
Presented by:
1. Tasha Wainstein, PhD, MSc (Med), CCGC
2. Krista Redlinger-Grosse, MS, CGC, PhD, LP
3. Kimberly Zayhowski, MS CGC
Learning Objectives:
1. Define methodological coherence in qualitative genetic counseling research
2. Describe common paradigmatic approaches in qualitative research, including positivism and constructivism
3. Identify ontological, epistemological, axiological, and methodological assumptions of each described paradigm
4. Compare philosophical paradigms, their corresponding assumptions, and how they influence methodological congruence
5. Identify individual philosophical alignments and how they influence lens as researchers, reviewers, and readers of qualitative inquiry
6. Construct positionality statements as a reader, reviewer, and researcher
7. Evaluate the importance of acknowledging positionality in reading and conducting qualitative research in a just and equitable manner
8. Utilize published guidelines like COREQ, BQQRG, and RTARG to report and critique qualitative research
9. Engage in constructive critical appraisal of qualitative research
10. Design qualitative research that is methodologically coherent through participation in a simulated research scenario
Genetic Counselor CEUs:
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .18 CEUs or 1.8 Category 1 contact hours for the activity, Strengthening Your Qualitative Genetic Counseling Research Through Methodological Coherence: Presented in Collaboration with the Journal of Genetic Counseling. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
Successful Completion:
1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Contact Hours
This session will explore the transformative impact of the human pangenome on the future of clinical genetic testing.
This session will explore the transformative impact of the human pangenome on the future of clinical genetic testing. Unlike the current human reference genome built over 20 years ago using limited samples and outdated technology, the pangenome incorporates hundreds of diverse genomes using advanced long-read sequencing. In this session, attendees will gain a foundational understanding of the pangenome, its key differences from the traditional reference genome, and its clinical implications. We will also cover practical considerations for integrating the pangenome into clinical workflows, evaluate cases in which the pangenome enabled diagnoses missed using the single reference genome, and discuss related ethical issues such as equitable access and responsible data use. Designed for genetic counselors across all specialties, this session will prepare attendees for the integration of the pangenome into clinical practice, ensuring they stay at the forefront of genomic innovation as this advanced resource enhances diagnostics and improves patient outcomes.
Presented by:
1. Katherine Bonini, MS, MA, CGC
2. Karen Miga, PhD
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain the human pangenome and why it is necessary to address the limitations of the traditional reference genome.
2. Identify ethical issues related to the development and use of the human pangenome, particularly as it relates to better representing global genetic diversity and improving care for underrepresented populations.
3. Identify how the human pangenome will enhance clinical genetic testing practices, including improving diagnostic accuracy and addressing health disparities.
Genetic Counselor CEUs:
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .10 CEUs or 1 Category 1 contact hour for the activity, Embracing Genetic Diversity: Why the Human Pangenome Matters for Genetic Counseling. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
Successful Completion:
1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Contact Hours
We'll engage around how genetic counselors can adapt to new scientific changes and also address how the CURES act and video counseling have changed our practices.
A discussion of the current scientific insights around Huntington Disease (HD) and how to incorporate this new information into genetic counseling and testing. We'll engage around how genetic counselors can adapt to new scientific changes and also address how the CURES act and video counseling have changed our practices. Some of the latest research, complex counseling issues around testing, and reproductive issues will also be addressed. A panel discussion with audience to follow presentations.
Presented by:
1. Martha Nance, MD
2. Mara Sifry, MS, LCGC
3. Wes Solem, ScM, CGC
4. Clare Gibbons, MS, CGC, CCGC
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the mechanisms involved in the new, complex genetics of Huntington Disease.
2. Recognize how this new understanding around HD genetics will impact current genetic counseling and testing practices.
3. Evaluate different testing processes and how they can be modified to fit the changing landscape around genetic testing.
4. Participants will be able to recognize important themes in genetic counseling and testing for neurodegenerative conditions.
5. Participants will be able to apply knowledge of current research approaches to assist patients to understand how they may contribute to finding treatments for Huntington Disease.
Genetic Counselor CEUs:
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .15 CEUs or 1.5 Category 1 contact hours for the activity, The ABCs of CAGs-The Changing Landscape of Huntington Disease Genetics. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
Successful Completion:
1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Contact Hours
This session will incorporate survivor and bystander story-telling, targeted teaching about OHCA preparedness and legislative advocacy, and sharing of genetic counselors' insights into counseling about OHCA preparedness.
Genetic counselors may work with patients at elevated risk for cardiac arrest, yet have no requirements to be trained in use of CPR/AED nor counseling about CPR/AED preparedness with families. Furthermore, anyone could be a bystander to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), a medical crisis that has dismal survival odds of only 10% nationwide. This session will incorporate survivor and bystander story-telling, targeted teaching about OHCA preparedness and legislative advocacy, and sharing of genetic counselors' insights into counseling about OHCA preparedness.
Presented by:
1. Caitlin Finn, MS, CGC
2. Courtney Gwynne, MS, CGC
3. Rebecca Scott, Esq.
4. Abigail Scott, B.S. Candidate
5. Nadine Channaoui, MS, CGC
6. Kimberly Harmon, MD
7. Chelsea Pappas, MS, CGC
8. Maya del Rosario, MS, CGC
Learning Objectives:
1. Summarize the current occurrence and survival rates of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA), including related disparities
2. Examine first-hand experiences of OHCA as told by a survivor of OHCA who had genetic predisposition and a bystander
3. Illustrate actions bystanders can take to improve survival of OHCA
4. Identify organizations, initiatives, and legislation aimed at increasing bystander preparedness for OHCA
5. Demonstrate strategies to incorporate CPR/AED preparedness into genetic counseling session
Genetic Counselor CEUs:
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .15 CEUs or 1.5 Category 1 contact hours for the activity, All Hands on Deck: Increasing the Survival Odds of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
Successful Completion:
1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Contact Hours
This session will delve into the evolving landscape of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS), highlighting how our understanding of this syndrome has changed over time, especially with the advent of multi-gene panel testing.
This session will delve into the evolving landscape of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS), highlighting how our understanding of this syndrome has changed over time, especially with the advent of multi-gene panel testing. Attendees will gain insight into LFS as a spectrum of cancer risks, learn about current medical management guidelines, and discover the latest advancements in research. Lawrence Ingrassia, author of A Fatal Inheritance, will share his personal journey through his family's experience with LFS. The session will also emphasize the critical role of advocacy organizations in supporting families and driving forward research and awareness and hope for the future.
Presented by:
1. Lawrence Ingrassia, BA
2. Joshua Schiffman, MD
3. Greg Harper
Learning Objectives:
1. Summarize the current landscape of LFS including the latest medical management recommendations and advancements in research
2. Identify key lessons from Ingrassia's personal narrative that genetic counselors can apply to their own practice in addressing the complex psychosocial and clinical needs of patients and family members with LFS and other similar hereditary syndromes
3. Describe the important role that patient advocacy groups play in providing patient support and education and promoting research
Genetic Counselor CEUs:
National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .15 CEUs or 1.5 Category 1 contact hours for the activity, Unraveling the Mystery: The Evolving Story of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
Successful Completion:
1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Contact Hours
This session will explore the clinical utility, technical landscape, and ethical considerations of WGS through real-world case studies and interactive debate.
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is rapidly expanding within reproductive care, offering new insights and new uncertainties across both preimplantation and prenatal settings. This session will explore the clinical utility, technical landscape, and ethical considerations of WGS through real-world case studies and interactive debate. Drawing on perspectives from maternal fetal medicine, reproductive genetics, and research, panelists will examine how WGS results shape decision-making and where gaps remain in guidance and equity. Special attention will be given to issues of access, systemic bias, and how to responsibly integrate WGS into care models that are inclusive and patient-centered.
Presented by:
1. Sofia Horan, MS, CGC
2. Olivia Maher Trocki, MS, CGC
3. Allan Fisher, MD
4. Maria Katz, MSc, LCGC
5. Kathryn J. Gray, MD, PhD
Learning Objectives:
1. Evaluate the clinical utility of WGS at different points in the reproductive journey.
2. Identify ethical implications of the use of WGS in the prenatal period and the preconception period.
3. Delineate the current technical state of WGS by examining similarities and differences in technical methodologies, potential results, and clinical actionability between preconception and pregnancy.
Genetic Counselor CEUs:
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .15 CEUs or 1.5 Category 1 contact hours for the activity, Whole Genome Sequencing in Reproductive Medicine: Clinical Utility, Ethical Considerations, and Future Directions. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
Successful Completion:
1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Contact Hours
This session will introduce meaning-centered theory, discuss how to apply this theory to a diversity of patients, model these applications, and allow time for audience members to consider how to apply these techniques as a tool for supporting our clients through stuckness.
Many counselors feel stuck when working with emotionally laden situations and want more training on how to effectively help these clients. This session will introduce meaning-centered theory, discuss how to apply this theory to a diversity of patients, model these applications, and allow time for audience members to consider how to apply these techniques as a tool for supporting our clients through stuckness. We will demonstrate the utility of meaning centered-therapy across diverse patient and clinical populations. This is an approach that can benefit both the counselor, when we feel stuck, and the patient, when they feel stuck ââ¬â we will discuss strategies for both types of scenarios!
Presented by:
1. Renata Thoeny, MS, LGC
2. Nour Chanouha, MS, LGC
3. Kendra Schaa, ScM
4. Ellen Macnamara, ScM, CGC
5. Anna Chassevent, ScM, CGC
6. Susanna Smith, MPH
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe principles of meaning-centered counseling (logotherapy)
2. Illustrate meaning-centered counseling techniques for "stuckness" across diverse clinical specialties
3. Demonstrate the application of meaning-centered counseling practice as an inclusive strategy for culturally and ethically competent counseling
4. Examine how meaning-centered counseling facilitates competent and confident genetic counseling
Genetic Counselor CEUs:
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .15 CEUs or 1.5 Category 1 contact hours for the activity, Navigating Stuckness: Meaning-Centered Techniques for Genetic Counselors and Clients in Challenging Sessions. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
Successful Completion:
1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Contact Hours
Through lightning talks and a practical implementation planning activity, attendees will gain actionable insights into tool selection, integration, and optimization for genetic counseling workflows.
AI tools are being rapidly adopted by health systems and other employers of genetic counselors In this session, early adopters from diverse practice settings will share real-world experiences using institution-provided AI solutions to streamline tasks like clinical documentation, patient communication, referral identification, and more. Through lightning talks and a practical implementation planning activity, attendees will gain actionable insights into tool selection, integration, and optimization for genetic counseling workflows. This session is relevant to all GCs interested in harnessing AI to improve efficiency and reduce administrative burden.
Presented by:
1. Anjali Narain, MS, LGC
2. Kiley Johnson, MS, CGC
3. Aisha Furqan, MS, MS, CGC
4. Stephanie A. Cohen, MS, LCGC
5. Deanna Brockman, MS, CGC
6. Alejandra M. Cantu Villarreal, MS, CGC
Learning Objectives:
1. Examine how different healthcare institutions are implementing administrative AI tools in genetic counseling practice
2. Compare approaches to integrating AI tools into genetic counseling workflows
3. Evaluate the impact of AI tools on genetic counselor efficiency
4. Analyze practical considerations for AI tool adoption in genetic counseling practice
Genetic Counselor CEUs:
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .15 CEUs or 1.5 Category 1 contact hours for the activity, Healthcare Administrative AI Tools in Practice: Implementation Insights from Early Adopters. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
Successful Completion:
1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Contact Hours
This session is designed for clinical and non-clinical genetic counselors seeking to expand their expertise in precision oncology.
This session is designed for clinical and non-clinical genetic counselors seeking to expand their expertise in precision oncology. Through case-based learning and interactive discussions, attendees will strengthen their ability to interpret biomarker test reports, determine when additional testing is needed, and identify patients for targeted treatments. Foundational online modules will be provided as optional pre-work to ensure genetic counselors with less experience in precision oncology can engage with the advanced content. Expert panels will explore the evolving roles of genetic counselors in precision oncology and provide insights on career expansion. Join us to build your skills, increase your impact, and help improve patient access to targeted treatments!
Presented by:
1. Kate Reed, MPH, ScM, CGC
2. Kara Bui, MS, CGC
3. Cristin O'Neal, MSN, ANP-C
4. Jill M Kolesar, PharmD, MS
5. Karen Huelsman, MS, CGC
6. Rebecca Johnson Wheeler, MS, CGC
7. Emily K. Dalton, MS, CGC
8. Rebecca Hulinsky, MS, CGC
9. Lindsey Kelley, MS, MPH, CGCLearning Objectives:
1. Apply a framework for evaluating when additional biomarker testing is needed
2. Evaluate discordance between germline and somatic testing results
3. Identify key considerations and potential challenges in interpreting biomarker testing results
4. Recognize opportunities and challenges of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) testing in precision oncology
5. Describe diverse genetic counselors' roles in precision oncology
6. Discuss how hereditary cancer skills transfer to precision oncology workflows
7. Evaluate evidence for targeted treatments and clinical trials in the context of the molecular profile
8. Assess the suitability of targeted treatments and clinical trials in the context of a patient
9. Assess approaches to integrating GCs within precision oncology workflows
10. Discuss precision oncology workflows that increase equity in patient access to targeted treatments and clinical trialsGenetic Counselor CEUs:
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .54 CEUs or 5.4 Category 1 contact hours for the activity, From Biomarkers to Breakthroughs: Advanced Training in Precision Oncology. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
Successful Completion:
1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation -
Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Contact Hours
This session will explore how genetic counselors can start their entrepreneurial journey. Speakers will cover topics on what someone should consider when starting a business, how to start a business, and ways to scale from a side hustle to a full-time job.
Call it a side hustle, a new start, or a pipe dream, many genetic counselors wonder what it would be like to start their own business or create an outlet for their passions. This session will explore how genetic counselors can start their entrepreneurial journey. Speakers will cover topics on what someone should consider when starting a business, how to start a business, and ways to scale from a side hustle to a full-time job. We will also review challenges and considerations to being an entrepreneur as well as transferrable skills that genetic counselors already possess that translate into starting a business. Each learning activity is designed to follow with the preceding content discussion so that the audience will be creating a business plan in real time.
Presented by:
1. Jo Becerra, MS, CGC
2. Kira Dineen, MS, LCGC, CG(ASCP)CM
3. Brittany Mahalick, MS, CGC
4. Smita Rao, MBBS, MS, LCGC
5. Matthew L. Tschirgi, MS, CGC
6. Kate Wilson, MS, CGCLearning Objectives:
1. Discuss why genetic counselors should consider starting their own business
2. Describe ways someone can be an entrepreneur
3. Summarize how to start a business
4. Explain a business vision and plan
5. Examine challenges when starting a business
6. Illustrate a market analysis
7. Review how marketing can strengthen your business idea
8. Construct an elevator pitch to showcase your business value
9. Identify the financial commitments to starting a business
10. Evaluate the varying ways in which a genetic counselor can become an entrepreneurGenetic Counselor CEUs:
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .45 CEUs or 4.53 Category 1 contact hours for the activity, Think Big, Start Small: A Practical Guide to Entrepreneurship. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
Successful Completion:
1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation -
Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Contact Hours
In this session, we aim to prepare genetic counselor readers, researchers, and reviewers to engage in meaningful and rigorous qualitative inquiry.
In this session, we aim to prepare genetic counselor readers, researchers, and reviewers to engage in meaningful and rigorous qualitative inquiry. Methodological coherence is the alignment of major elements of a research study (e.g. research question, methodology, presentation of results) with the philosophical assumptions underpinning the research, and is necessary to strengthen qualitative inquiry. However, inconsistencies in methodological coherence have been noted by members of the editorial board and reviewers for the Journal of Genetic Counseling, impacting the production of high quality research that is necessary for informed evidence-based genetic counseling practice and recognition as a rigorous area of academic study. Through engaging activities, this session will increase awareness of the importance of methodological coherence, and will provide foundational information about qualitative paradigms and strategies for ensuring coherence in qualitative research. We believe this session may be useful for genetic counselors in a variety of positions including: as a reader/end-user of qualitative research findings, as a reviewer critically appraising qualitative research, and as researchers who are planning, conducting, and supervising qualitative research.
Presented by:
1. Tasha Wainstein, PhD, MSc (Med), CCGC
2. Krista Redlinger-Grosse, MS, CGC, PhD, LP
3. Kimberly Zayhowski, MS CGCLearning Objectives:
1. Define methodological coherence in qualitative genetic counseling research
2. Describe common paradigmatic approaches in qualitative research, including positivism and constructivism
3. Identify ontological, epistemological, axiological, and methodological assumptions of each described paradigm
4. Compare philosophical paradigms, their corresponding assumptions, and how they influence methodological congruence
5. Identify individual philosophical alignments and how they influence lens as researchers, reviewers, and readers of qualitative inquiry
6. Construct positionality statements as a reader, reviewer, and researcher
7. Evaluate the importance of acknowledging positionality in reading and conducting qualitative research in a just and equitable manner
8. Utilize published guidelines like COREQ, BQQRG, and RTARG to report and critique qualitative research
9. Engage in constructive critical appraisal of qualitative research
10. Design qualitative research that is methodologically coherent through participation in a simulated research scenarioGenetic Counselor CEUs:
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .18 CEUs or 1.8 Category 1 contact hours for the activity, Strengthening Your Qualitative Genetic Counseling Research Through Methodological Coherence: Presented in Collaboration with the Journal of Genetic Counseling. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
Successful Completion:
1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation -
Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Contact Hours
This session will explore the transformative impact of the human pangenome on the future of clinical genetic testing.
This session will explore the transformative impact of the human pangenome on the future of clinical genetic testing. Unlike the current human reference genome built over 20 years ago using limited samples and outdated technology, the pangenome incorporates hundreds of diverse genomes using advanced long-read sequencing. In this session, attendees will gain a foundational understanding of the pangenome, its key differences from the traditional reference genome, and its clinical implications. We will also cover practical considerations for integrating the pangenome into clinical workflows, evaluate cases in which the pangenome enabled diagnoses missed using the single reference genome, and discuss related ethical issues such as equitable access and responsible data use. Designed for genetic counselors across all specialties, this session will prepare attendees for the integration of the pangenome into clinical practice, ensuring they stay at the forefront of genomic innovation as this advanced resource enhances diagnostics and improves patient outcomes.
Presented by:
1. Katherine Bonini, MS, MA, CGC
2. Karen Miga, PhDLearning Objectives:
1. Explain the human pangenome and why it is necessary to address the limitations of the traditional reference genome.
2. Identify ethical issues related to the development and use of the human pangenome, particularly as it relates to better representing global genetic diversity and improving care for underrepresented populations.
3. Identify how the human pangenome will enhance clinical genetic testing practices, including improving diagnostic accuracy and addressing health disparities.Genetic Counselor CEUs:
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .10 CEUs or 1 Category 1 contact hour for the activity, Embracing Genetic Diversity: Why the Human Pangenome Matters for Genetic Counseling. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
Successful Completion:
1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation -
Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Contact Hours
We'll engage around how genetic counselors can adapt to new scientific changes and also address how the CURES act and video counseling have changed our practices.
A discussion of the current scientific insights around Huntington Disease (HD) and how to incorporate this new information into genetic counseling and testing. We'll engage around how genetic counselors can adapt to new scientific changes and also address how the CURES act and video counseling have changed our practices. Some of the latest research, complex counseling issues around testing, and reproductive issues will also be addressed. A panel discussion with audience to follow presentations.
Presented by:
1. Martha Nance, MD
2. Mara Sifry, MS, LCGC
3. Wes Solem, ScM, CGC
4. Clare Gibbons, MS, CGC, CCGCLearning Objectives:
1. Identify the mechanisms involved in the new, complex genetics of Huntington Disease.
2. Recognize how this new understanding around HD genetics will impact current genetic counseling and testing practices.
3. Evaluate different testing processes and how they can be modified to fit the changing landscape around genetic testing.
4. Participants will be able to recognize important themes in genetic counseling and testing for neurodegenerative conditions.
5. Participants will be able to apply knowledge of current research approaches to assist patients to understand how they may contribute to finding treatments for Huntington Disease.Genetic Counselor CEUs:
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .15 CEUs or 1.5 Category 1 contact hours for the activity, The ABCs of CAGs-The Changing Landscape of Huntington Disease Genetics. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
Successful Completion:
1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation -
Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Contact Hours
This session will incorporate survivor and bystander story-telling, targeted teaching about OHCA preparedness and legislative advocacy, and sharing of genetic counselors' insights into counseling about OHCA preparedness.
Genetic counselors may work with patients at elevated risk for cardiac arrest, yet have no requirements to be trained in use of CPR/AED nor counseling about CPR/AED preparedness with families. Furthermore, anyone could be a bystander to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), a medical crisis that has dismal survival odds of only 10% nationwide. This session will incorporate survivor and bystander story-telling, targeted teaching about OHCA preparedness and legislative advocacy, and sharing of genetic counselors' insights into counseling about OHCA preparedness.
Presented by:
1. Caitlin Finn, MS, CGC
2. Courtney Gwynne, MS, CGC
3. Rebecca Scott, Esq.
4. Abigail Scott, B.S. Candidate
5. Nadine Channaoui, MS, CGC
6. Kimberly Harmon, MD
7. Chelsea Pappas, MS, CGC
8. Maya del Rosario, MS, CGCLearning Objectives:
1. Summarize the current occurrence and survival rates of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA), including related disparities
2. Examine first-hand experiences of OHCA as told by a survivor of OHCA who had genetic predisposition and a bystander
3. Illustrate actions bystanders can take to improve survival of OHCA
4. Identify organizations, initiatives, and legislation aimed at increasing bystander preparedness for OHCA
5. Demonstrate strategies to incorporate CPR/AED preparedness into genetic counseling sessionGenetic Counselor CEUs:
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .15 CEUs or 1.5 Category 1 contact hours for the activity, All Hands on Deck: Increasing the Survival Odds of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
Successful Completion:
1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Contact Hours
This session will delve into the evolving landscape of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS), highlighting how our understanding of this syndrome has changed over time, especially with the advent of multi-gene panel testing.
This session will delve into the evolving landscape of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS), highlighting how our understanding of this syndrome has changed over time, especially with the advent of multi-gene panel testing. Attendees will gain insight into LFS as a spectrum of cancer risks, learn about current medical management guidelines, and discover the latest advancements in research. Lawrence Ingrassia, author of A Fatal Inheritance, will share his personal journey through his family's experience with LFS. The session will also emphasize the critical role of advocacy organizations in supporting families and driving forward research and awareness and hope for the future.
Presented by:
1. Lawrence Ingrassia, BA
2. Joshua Schiffman, MD
3. Greg HarperLearning Objectives:
1. Summarize the current landscape of LFS including the latest medical management recommendations and advancements in research
2. Identify key lessons from Ingrassia's personal narrative that genetic counselors can apply to their own practice in addressing the complex psychosocial and clinical needs of patients and family members with LFS and other similar hereditary syndromes
3. Describe the important role that patient advocacy groups play in providing patient support and education and promoting researchGenetic Counselor CEUs:
National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .15 CEUs or 1.5 Category 1 contact hours for the activity, Unraveling the Mystery: The Evolving Story of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
Successful Completion:
1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation -
Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Contact Hours
This session will explore the clinical utility, technical landscape, and ethical considerations of WGS through real-world case studies and interactive debate.
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is rapidly expanding within reproductive care, offering new insights and new uncertainties across both preimplantation and prenatal settings. This session will explore the clinical utility, technical landscape, and ethical considerations of WGS through real-world case studies and interactive debate. Drawing on perspectives from maternal fetal medicine, reproductive genetics, and research, panelists will examine how WGS results shape decision-making and where gaps remain in guidance and equity. Special attention will be given to issues of access, systemic bias, and how to responsibly integrate WGS into care models that are inclusive and patient-centered.
Presented by:
1. Sofia Horan, MS, CGC
2. Olivia Maher Trocki, MS, CGC
3. Allan Fisher, MD
4. Maria Katz, MSc, LCGC
5. Kathryn J. Gray, MD, PhDLearning Objectives:
1. Evaluate the clinical utility of WGS at different points in the reproductive journey.
2. Identify ethical implications of the use of WGS in the prenatal period and the preconception period.
3. Delineate the current technical state of WGS by examining similarities and differences in technical methodologies, potential results, and clinical actionability between preconception and pregnancy.Genetic Counselor CEUs:
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .15 CEUs or 1.5 Category 1 contact hours for the activity, Whole Genome Sequencing in Reproductive Medicine: Clinical Utility, Ethical Considerations, and Future Directions. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
Successful Completion:
1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation -
Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Contact Hours
This session will introduce meaning-centered theory, discuss how to apply this theory to a diversity of patients, model these applications, and allow time for audience members to consider how to apply these techniques as a tool for supporting our clients through stuckness.
Many counselors feel stuck when working with emotionally laden situations and want more training on how to effectively help these clients. This session will introduce meaning-centered theory, discuss how to apply this theory to a diversity of patients, model these applications, and allow time for audience members to consider how to apply these techniques as a tool for supporting our clients through stuckness. We will demonstrate the utility of meaning centered-therapy across diverse patient and clinical populations. This is an approach that can benefit both the counselor, when we feel stuck, and the patient, when they feel stuck ââ¬â we will discuss strategies for both types of scenarios!
Presented by:
1. Renata Thoeny, MS, LGC
2. Nour Chanouha, MS, LGC
3. Kendra Schaa, ScM
4. Ellen Macnamara, ScM, CGC
5. Anna Chassevent, ScM, CGC
6. Susanna Smith, MPHLearning Objectives:
1. Describe principles of meaning-centered counseling (logotherapy)
2. Illustrate meaning-centered counseling techniques for "stuckness" across diverse clinical specialties
3. Demonstrate the application of meaning-centered counseling practice as an inclusive strategy for culturally and ethically competent counseling
4. Examine how meaning-centered counseling facilitates competent and confident genetic counselingGenetic Counselor CEUs:
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .15 CEUs or 1.5 Category 1 contact hours for the activity, Navigating Stuckness: Meaning-Centered Techniques for Genetic Counselors and Clients in Challenging Sessions. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
Successful Completion:
1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation -
Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Contact Hours
Through lightning talks and a practical implementation planning activity, attendees will gain actionable insights into tool selection, integration, and optimization for genetic counseling workflows.
AI tools are being rapidly adopted by health systems and other employers of genetic counselors In this session, early adopters from diverse practice settings will share real-world experiences using institution-provided AI solutions to streamline tasks like clinical documentation, patient communication, referral identification, and more. Through lightning talks and a practical implementation planning activity, attendees will gain actionable insights into tool selection, integration, and optimization for genetic counseling workflows. This session is relevant to all GCs interested in harnessing AI to improve efficiency and reduce administrative burden.
Presented by:
1. Anjali Narain, MS, LGC
2. Kiley Johnson, MS, CGC
3. Aisha Furqan, MS, MS, CGC
4. Stephanie A. Cohen, MS, LCGC
5. Deanna Brockman, MS, CGC
6. Alejandra M. Cantu Villarreal, MS, CGCLearning Objectives:
1. Examine how different healthcare institutions are implementing administrative AI tools in genetic counseling practice
2. Compare approaches to integrating AI tools into genetic counseling workflows
3. Evaluate the impact of AI tools on genetic counselor efficiency
4. Analyze practical considerations for AI tool adoption in genetic counseling practiceGenetic Counselor CEUs:
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .15 CEUs or 1.5 Category 1 contact hours for the activity, Healthcare Administrative AI Tools in Practice: Implementation Insights from Early Adopters. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
Successful Completion:
1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation