The Emory Genetic Counseling Training program offers a unique combination of cutting-edge coursework, extensive and varied clinical experiences, and a research-based Focus Internship. The 5-semester internship allows the student in-depth exploration of a specialty area within the settings of public health genomics, clinical genetics practice and research, and laboratory genetic services.
Our program is housed within the Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of Medicine. The department includes a full-fledged basic genetic research program, a comprehensive medical genetics division, a genetics clinical trials center, and several educational programs.
Hear Emory Genetic Counseling Training Program students talk about their experiences.
Emory University was recently ranked 22nd among 500 U.S. institutions of higher education by the Wall Street Journal, and 21st in the 2020 Best Colleges guidebook from U.S. News & World Report.
Application Cycle Opens September 1, 2022
The Emory Genetic Counseling Training Program participates in the Genetic Counseling Admissions Match through National Matching Services (NMS).
The deadline for submitting an application for 2023 entry is December 16, 2022. Emory will not review the applications of individuals who have not registered for the NMS Match.
Mission
To provide an innovative and rigorous program of training in an inclusive and supportive environment that prepares genetic counselors to effectively, ethically, and compassionately serve the needs of their patients and communities.
Vision
The Genetic Counseling Training Program at Emory University will transform students through a variety of scholarly and experiential activities into self-reflective genetic counselors who are leaders in the field and champions for the responsible and equitable incorporation of advances in genomic medicine.
In Solidarity
We at the Emory Genetic Counseling Training Program are horrified by the recent murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor and recognize that this is unfortunately not a new problem in our society. We believe that Black Lives Matter and stand in solidarity with our Black students, colleagues, patients, and community members. We are committed to follow our words with concrete actions and sustained initiatives to confront systemic racism in our program, institution, profession, and community.
Minority Genetics Professionals Network
Emory School of Medicine Policy on Diversity
