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Supervised Clinical Rotations: Genetic Counseling

Location
NIH - Bethesda, MD
Term
Summer Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
Variable Credit
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Hybrid In-person and Synchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Lori Erby
Contact Email
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Offers clinical placements in adult, pediatric, and prenatal genetic centers in the Baltimore-Washington area. Provides opportunity to learn about genetic conditions by their impact on individuals and their families, and about roles of the genetic counselor. Provides a wide range of clinical experiences over the course of multiple placements.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate skills required to practice in a clinical genetic counseling setting
  2. Critique developing counseling skills
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 80% Assignments
  • 10% Reflection
  • 10% Self-assessments