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Clinical Undergraduate Shadowing Program

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About the Experience

The majority of graduate programs in genetic counseling recommend that applicants have shadowing experience, but limited opportunities are often a barrier. The goal of CUSP is to provide prospective genetic counseling students exposure to the role of a genetic counselor in a cancer center. CUSP further aims to increase diversity in the field of genetic counseling by focusing on providing this opportunity to students from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds.

Eligibility

  • Candidates must have completed a college-level genetics course before the start of the program.
  • Candidates must be upper-level undergraduate students (juniors or seniors) or have already completed their undergraduate degree.
  • Candidates must demonstrate that they have explored the field of genetic counseling by speaking to genetic counselors.
  • Candidates must show an intention to apply to a graduate program in genetic counseling.

Application

The 2023 program cycle is closed. Information on future program cycles will be added when it is available. For general questions, email the team.

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