UW-Madison's 20th Annual Clinical GC Supervisor CE Conference
Mentoring Prospective Genetic Counseling Applicants
What GC Programs Want You to Know
A collaborative effort between UW-Madison, University of MN, and Northwestern University
Please join us to learn how you can be most effective at mentoring prospective applicants to a genetic counseling program. After attending this seminar, you will recognize what constitutes a qualified applicant, create valuable learning opportunities, and appreciate why the mentorship you provide is so critical to our profession. Spots are limited to ensure robust discussion. Look forward to “seeing” you there!
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized UW-Madison to offer up to 0.15 CEUs or 1.50 Category 1 contact hours. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor certification and recertification. If you wish to receive this credit type, enter your NSGC ID# at registration. The registration fee covers the CEU fee and processing.
Intended Audience
Genetic Counselors
Learning Objectives
- Summarize the application process for GC graduate school
- Examine the requirements for GC graduate school
- Critique the strengths and areas for improvement of a prospective GC applicant
- Recognize the value of mentorship to the profession of genetic counseling
- Evaluate appropriate activities for a prospective GC applicant that facilitate the goals of becoming qualified
Agenda | |
10:00 AM | Welcome and Logistics of a Virtual Meeting |
10:15 AM | The Qualified Genetic Counseling Applicant (0.075 CEU) |
11:00 AM | Mentoring a Prospective Genetic Counseling Applicant (0.075 CEU) |
11:45 AM | Evaluation and Concluding Remarks |
Faculty |
Bonnie LeRoy, MS, CGC Professor |
Casey Reiser, MS, CGC Professor |
Cathy Wicklund, MS, CGC Associate Professor |
CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
NSGC CREDIT
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized UW-Madison to offer up to 0.15 CEUs or 1.50 Category 1 contact hours. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor certification and recertification.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for .15 continuing education units (CEUs) or 1.5 hours.
Available Credit
- 1.50 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours