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Genetic counseling sits at the meeting point of science and support — it takes both genetics knowledge and real counseling experience, and admission runs through a centralized Match. Here's the roadmap, so you can build both sides of the application.
Genetic counseling wants both science and real counseling experience
Strong genetics coursework is the foundation, but advocacy and counseling experience — crisis lines, peer support, patient-facing work — is what sets applicants apart. Shadow genetic counselors, build both sides of your application, and plan for the centralized Match.
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