MS Genetic Counseling

There are many paths to genetic counseling, and the motivations for choosing genetic counseling are diverse. Many people start with an interest in genetics, but want something more personal than laboratory work. Some individuals desire to be in the medical field but do not think medical school is the best fit for them. Other students are drawn to the counseling side of genetic counseling, and enjoy the unique topics that genetic counselors cover (e.g. facilitating decision-making, reducing guilt, grief and bereavement, etc.). Other reasons for choosing genetic counseling include an interest in clinical research, genomic technologies, patient advocacy and education, and the desire to be in a field that is always changing,