Master's level genetic counselors formed a professional society in 1979, 8 years after the
first master's degree training program graduation. This paper presents an oral history of the …

The first training program for genetic counselors began in 1969. Since then a number of
other programs have been developed and more than 650 individuals have graduated from …

Abstract In September, 1989, 35 individuals representing training programs for genetic
counselors and genetic nurse specialists, the Education Committee of the National Society …

Growth of the profession of genetic counseling has gone hand‐in‐hand with professional
development of individual genetic counselors. Genetic counseling has achieved most of the …

All 565 full members of the National Society of Genetic Counselors were surveyed in
September 1989 to assess their attitudes toward a potential doctoral degree in genetic …

This chapter reviews the responsibilities of genetic counselors as the authors prepare for a
future in which increasing numbers of genetically determined disorders will be identified and …

Genetic counseling students were surveyed about their backgrounds, application process to
genetic counseling programs, and career motivations and plans. Program directors from 27 …

Medical professionals may tend to think that genetic counseling is a relatively new form of
consultation for couples contemplating reproduction. Although it is relatively new as a …

The number of available genetic testing options and the nuances associated with these
options continue to expand. In addition, the scope of genetic testing has broadened to areas …

The stories told by the counselors in Abrams' and Kessler's article touch each of us on an
intuitive level. We have all shared, or will one day share, similar experiences and …