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Teaching Genomic Counseling: Preparing the Genetic Counseling Workforce for the Genomic Era |
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| Authors: | Gillian W. Hooker Kelly E. Ormond Kevin Sweet Barbara B. Biesecker |
| Affiliation: | 1. Social and Behavioral Research Branch, Genetic Counseling Training Program, The Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA 4. Social and Behavioral Research Branch, National Human Genome Research Institute, 31 Center Dr., Room B1B36K, MSC 2073, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA 2. Department of Genetics, MS Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling Program and Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA 3. Division of Human Genetics, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA |
| Abstract: | Genetic counselors have a long-standing history of working on the clinical forefront of implementing new genetic technology. Genomic sequencing is no exception. The rapid advancement of genomic sequencing technologies, including but not limited to next generation sequencing approaches, across all subspecialties of genetic counseling mandates attention to genetic counselor training at both the graduate and continuing education levels. The current era provides a tremendous opportunity for counselors to become actively involved in making genomics more accessible, engaging the population in decisions to undergo sequencing and effectively translating genomic information to promote health and well-being. In this commentary, we explore reasons why genomic sequencing warrants particular consideration and put forward strategies for training program curricula and continuing education programs to meet this need. |
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