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Genetic Counseling Application Advice with GC Prep: Part 1

Help us to defend our title as the Best Science and Medicine Podcast! Go to podcastawards.com and select “DNA Today” in the Science and Medicine category. Bonus if you tweet/post that you nominated DNA Today (and tag us), then we will share your post and give you a shoutout on the show as a thank you. You have the power to get DNA Today nominated again! Y’all asked and we answered! Some of our most popular episodes are about the genetic counseling application process, so we are doing a QnA about it in this episode. If you want more insight about genetic counseling grad apps and preparing for the first year check out episodes 87, 97, 101, and 155 of DNA Today. Our guests for this episode are Mikayla Stoecker, Founder & CEO of GC Prep, and Janelle Villiers, co-owner of GC Prep. Janelle Villiers (she/ella) is an Assistant Program Director as well as an alumna of the Sarah Lawrence College Genetic Counseling Program. She was a former site visitor volunteer for the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) and was also the former treasurer for the executive committee of the Association for Genetic Counseling Program Directors (AGCPD). In addition to teaching, Janelle’s oversees the admissions and recruitment efforts for the Sarah Lawrence Program. Mikayla Stoecker (she/her) graduated in 2014 with a Masters of Genetic Counseling from the Icahn School of Medicine. Mikayla’s primary specialties are clinical prenatal counseling, patient-facing laboratory counseling and most recently lab analysis. She is licensed in 9 states and has worked on projects involving whole genome sequencing, research study consenting, COVID antibody testing patient support, and educational video development. Mikayla is passionate about the need for increased valuation of counselors and flexible work options. Listener Questions Answered: What activities, classes stand out in applications? How much shadowing or informational interviews are an acceptable amount? What factors were important to you when you were narrowing down what schools to apply to? How common are campus visits in grad school, and how do you recommend setting one up? Advice on how to craft a personal statement? What are the different approaches? For reapplicants, how should you showcase growth between app cycles? Shoutout to Ashley, Maya, Vivian, Leah, Bernabe, Hannah, Molly, Emily, Rachna and Crystal for submitting our discussion questions! Don’t forget to tune in next week to part two of this conversation to see if we answer your question! Be sure to check out GC Prep for more insight and mentorship as you apply to genetic counseling programs. And since you are a DNA Today listener, you can use promo code “DNATODAY” at www.gcprepllc.com for 20% off. PerkinElmer Genomics is a global leader in genetic testing focusing on rare diseases, inherited disorders, newborn screening and hereditary cancer. Testing services support the full continuum of care from preconception and prenatal to neonatal, pediatric and adult. Testing options include sequencing for targeted genes, multiple genes, the whole exome or genome, and copy number variations. Using a simple saliva or blood sample, PerkinElmer Genomics answers complex genetic questions that can proactively inform patient care and end the diagnostic odyssey for families. Learn more at PerkinElmerGenomics.com. (SPONSORED) Imagine a health record system that’s actually designed for genomics, available in different languages, and complete with pedigree drawing, diagnostic insights and more. Well stop imagining and start using, because PhenoTips is nothing like your EHR, it’s the world’s most complete solution for medical genetics that captures family history seamlessly, even respectfully representing trans and queer individuals in pedigrees. Visit Phenotips.com to learn more. (SPONSORED) Stay tuned for the next new episode of DNA Today on July 22nd, 2022 where we’ll continue this conversation with Janelle and Mikayla and answer more of your questions about GC program applications! Follow Us On... Instagram: @DNAradio (  / dnaradio  ) Twitter: @DNApodcast (  / dnapodcast  ) Facebook: @DNApodcast (  / dnapodcast  ) Listen On… Spotify (https://spoti.fi/39hVSUD) Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...) Google (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...) DNApodcast.com ******* DNA Today is a podcast and radio show exploring genetics’ impact on health through conversations with leaders in genetics like genetic counselors, researchers, doctors, and patient advocates. The show started in 2012 and features over 190 episodes. DNA Today won the 2020 Best Science and Medicine Podcast Award with nominate four other years. DNA Today is broadcast every Friday at 10:30am ET on WHUS 91.7 FM in Connecticut. New episodes are released on Fridays. DNA Today is hosted and produced by Kira Dineen. Our social media lead is Corinne Merlino. Our video lead is Amanda Andreoli.