A New Edition of Journal of Genetic Counseling Is Now Available

July 26, 2016

Journal of Genetic Counseling (vol. 25, no. 4, 2016 is available online by subscription only.

Articles include:

• Developing a Model of Advanced Training to Promote Career Advancement for Certified Genetic Counselors: An Investigation of Expanded Skills, Advanced Training Paths, and Professional Opportunities” by Bonnie J. Baty, Angela Trepanier, Robin L. Bennett, Claire Davis, Lori Erby, Catriona Hippman, Barbara Lerner, Anne Matthews, Melanie F. Myers, Carol B. Robbins, and Claire N. Singletary
• “Genetic Counseling Milestones: A Framework for Student Competency Evaluation” by Carrie Guy
• “Genetic Counselors in Startup Companies: Redefining the Genetic Counselor Role” by Marina M. Rabideau, Kenny Wong, Erynn S. Gordon & Lauren Ryan
• “Professional Issues of International Genetic Counseling Students Educated in the United States” by Gozde Akgumus, Divya Shah, Lydia Higgs & Kathleen Valverde
• “Stories as Gift: Patient Narratives and the Development of Empathy” by Anne C. Spencer
• “Genomic Testing: a Genetic Counselor’s Personal Reflection on Three Years of Consenting and Testing” by Julia Wynn
• “Emerging Genetic Counselor Roles within the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries: As Industry Interest Grows in Rare Genetic Disorders, How are Genetic Counselors Joining the Discussion?” by Tessa Field, Stephanie Jo Brewster, Meghan Towne, and MaryAnn W. Campion
• “The Relationship Between Burnout and Occupational Stress in Genetic Counselors” by Brittney Johnstone, Amy Kaiser, Marie C. Injeyan, Karen Sappleton, David Chitayat, Derek Stephens, and Cheryl Shuman
• “Portrait of the Master Genetic Counselor Clinician: A Qualitative Investigation of Expertise in Genetic Counseling” by Cacy Miranda, Patricia McCarthy Veach, Meredith A. Martyr, and Bonnie S. LeRoy
• “Further Defining the Role of the Laboratory Genetic Counselor” by Lindsey Waltman, Cassandra Runke, Jessica Balcom, Jacquelyn D. Riley, Margaret Lilley, Susan Christian, Lindsay Zetzsche, and  McKinsey L. Goodenberger
• “From Novice to Seasoned Practitioner: A Qualitative Investigation of Genetic Counselor Professional Development” by Kimberly Wehner Zahm, Patricia McCarthy Veach, Meredith A. Martyr, and Bonnie S. LeRoy