Genetic Counseling Informational Workshop

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Genetic Counseling Informational Workshop

Hosted by the Genetic Task Force of Illinois and the Northwestern University Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling

Friday, July 19th 2019

8:30am-1:10pm

Event Details:

- Learn about the roles of genetic counselors
- Participate in discussions with current counselors
- Learn about the admissions process and tips to strengthen your application from program directors
- $10 registration fee
- There will be a livestream option for those who are not able to attend in person

Agenda:

8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Registration & Breakfast
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Introduction to Genetic Counseling
9:30 – 10:45 a.m. Genetic Counseling Specialties and Case Examples
10:45 – 11:00 a.m. Q&A Panel with Genetic Counseling Specialty Presenters
Break
11:00 – 11:50 a.m. Psychosocial and Ethical Issues in Genetic Counseling
Break (Snacks)
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Genetic Counseling Graduate School Applications and Admissions
1:00 - 1:10 p.m. Concluding Remarks

Registration:

Click here to register!

Location:

Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center

Baldwin Auditorium

303 E. Superior St., Chicago, IL 60611

Travel:

The Northwestern University Chicago campus is very accessible by Chicago public transportation.

If you need to drive, parking passes are available for purchase. Parking passes must be purchased by July 12th. Parking passes will not be available for purchase after this date. Pre-purchased passes will be available for pick up at registration. The parking ramp is located at 222 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL 60611.

Please reference the campus map.

Questions?

secretary@illinoisgenetics.org

Illinois Society of Genetic Professionals

Chicago, IL USA