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International Exchange Training in Genetic Counseling: An Exploration of the Value in Exchange Experiences |
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| Authors: | Chelsea K. A. Alexander Patricia McCarthy Veach Fengqin Lian Bonnie S. LeRoy |
| Affiliation: | 1. University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, Minneapolis, MN, USA 2. Department of Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota, 250 Education Sciences Building, 56 E. River Road, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA 3. Student Health and Counseling Services University of California, Davis, CA, USA 4. Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development, Institute of Human Genetics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA |
| Abstract: | International exchange training in genetic counseling is increasing, but research examining these experiences is lacking. In this study 309 genetic counseling students and genetic counselors completed an anonymous survey investigating six major research questions: (1) How prevalent are international genetic counseling experiences? (2) What types are pursued and why? (3) What supports and barriers exist? 3) What are the demographic characteristics of individuals accruing international experience? (5) Does international experience promote professional development? and (6) Do genetic counseling students and professionals perceive international experiences as beneficial? Most respondents were Caucasian females born in one of 25 countries. The most prevalent experiences involved either clinical observation or clinical training. Common motivations for pursuing international experience were personal growth, exposure to a different healthcare system, and travel opportunities. Outcomes included professionally-relevant experience and personal growth. Barriers included finances, limited availability of opportunities, and for those without international experience, family responsibilities. Additional findings, practice and training implications, and research recommendations are provided. |
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