Admissions

The application window to start the program in Fall 2026 will open on September 2, 2025.

Admission to the Emory University School of Medicine Genetic Counseling Training Program involves two major components:

• Completion of the application

• Virtual interview (typically occur on Fridays in February and March)

To be considered for an interview, prospective students must meet all admissions requirements and complete all required application components. Applicants will be notified when their application is complete. We anticipate that all interview invitations will be extended by the end of February.

Applicants are evaluated by a team of reviewers across several categories. Rank decisions are made holistically with consideration of the following categories:

• Academic preparedness (overall GPA and performance in prerequisite classes)

• Recommendation letters

• Narrative statement

• Work, volunteer, and/or personal experiences that build skills related to genetic counseling, such as:

  • Exploration of the field of genetic counseling

  • Activities in a medical setting or with people impacted by health conditions

  • Teaching experience

  • Research experience

  • Experiences that involve helping others, exposure to individuals different from oneself, and/or supportive counseling

• Interview