The University of Michigan Genetic Counseling Program is dedicated to training genetic counselors who are able to meet the current challenges and to help shape the future of genetic counseling and genomic medicine. We provide an individualized, integrated and supportive graduate training environment comprised of:

A comprehensive and rigorous academic curriculum

Diverse clinical experiences

A broad spectrum of research opportunities that supports the development of genetic counseling clinical scholars.

Most importantly, our graduate training program is responsive to the interests and unique needs of individual students.

The University of Michigan Genetic Counseling Program is located within the Department of Human Genetics, a basic science department of the Medical School that has strong affiliations with multiple clinical departments; this includes joint clinical appointments for many members of the faculty. Our core curriculum takes full advantage of our affiliation with a basic science department; genetic counseling students receive the same training as the PhD students in the foundations of genetics and have multiple opportunities to work with faculty involved in cutting edge research in genetics and genomic medicine. Students begin their clinical work in the first semester of training and participate in an integrated sequence of increasing case management and counseling responsibilities that permits them to rapidly develop independence and confidence as clinicians.

Our innovative course of study in the medical, scientific and counseling aspects of human genetics and genetic counseling supports the development of critical thinkers with integrated analytic and clinical skills. Our graduates emerge as extremely well rounded clinicians, who are ready to meet the current challenges in clinical genetic medicine and are able to help guide the evolving practice of genetic counseling and genomic medicine.

The Program is administered jointly with the Rackham School of Graduate Studies and is fully accredited by The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC). The University of Michigan is also recognized by the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) to train individuals in Clinical Genetics, Clinical Molecular Genetics, Cytogenetics and Biochemical Genetics. Our graduates are eligible for certification in Genetic Counseling by the ABGC and enjoy exceptional employment opportunities in a variety of settings throughout the country. Many of our alumni have achieved national recognition for their leadership roles both within the genetic counseling community and the medical genetics community at large.

If you would like additional information about the University of Michigan Genetic Counseling Program, please contact the Program Director, Beverly Yashar at (734) 763-2933 or the Assistant Program Director, Monica Marvin at (734) 647-7399.