How do they match: Genetic Counselors

  • Genetic Counseling Medical Specialist
  • Medical Science Liaison
  • Prenatal and Pediatric Genetic Counselor

  • Assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Provide information to other healthcare providers or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited conditions. Advise individuals and families to support informed decisionmaking and coping methods for those at risk. May help conduct research related to genetic conditions or genetic counseling.

  • Analyze genetic information to identify patients or families at risk for specific disorders or syndromes.
  • Collect for, or share with, research projects patient data on specific genetic disorders or syndromes.
  • Design and conduct genetics training programs for physicians, graduate students, other health professions or the general community.
  • Provide genetic counseling in specified areas of clinical genetics, such as obstetrics, pediatrics, oncology and neurology.
  • Refer patients to specialists or community resources.

  • Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
  • Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.
  • Conduct health or safety training programs.
  • Develop healthcare quality and safety procedures.
  • Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
  • Prepare healthcare training materials.
  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.