Genetic Counseling Journal Club

Catalog description

This in-person seminar course will discuss current topics in genetic counseling by reading and reviewing recently published articles in the scholarly literature. This will allow students to practice and hone critical appraisal of the literature and apply recently published literature to genetic counseling practice. The format is a group seminar, problem-based learning in which a student will lead a semi-structured interactive presentation and facilitation of group discussion of the research article. Articles chosen for discussion will have a focus on access, service delivery, diversity, disability, social determinants of health, education, religion, culture, equity, inclusion, justice, or belonging issues relevant to the field of genetic counseling. For each session, students choose articles with instructor's guidance, prepare discussion questions, and lead the group discussion.