Genetic Counseling Training Program Curriculum
The Emory Genetic Counseling Training Program is 21 months long. Students attend 5 contiguous 16 week semesters of training. Students graduate with a Master of Medical Science degree (MMSc) in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling from the Emory University School of Medicine following completion of a minimum of 76 credit hours and a Capstone Project.
The curriculum blends cutting-edge didactic training in human/medical genetics and psychosocial counseling, along with extensive clinical training opportunities.
A novel aspect of the program is the focus internship, which provides an in-depth practice and research experience designed to embrace the ways in which the profession of genetic counseling is evolving.
Genetics Courses
Review a detailed list of Genetic Counseling Training courses offered at Emory University.
Clinical Training
The clinical training component of the Emory Genetic Counseling Training Program is designed to provide students with exposure to genetic counseling and other aspects of the provision of genetic services throughout their program experience and in a wide variety of settings.
Focus Internship
The Focus Internship is a unique feature of the Emory Genetic Counseling Training Program. It spans the 2 years of the students' training and is intended to provide an extended and in-depth experience in one area of clinical/public health/laboratory genetics practice and/or research.
Program Calendar
2023/2024
- Pre-term Fall 2023 (Orientation): August 14 - August 18
- Fall Term 2023: August 23 - December 15
- Labor Day Holiday - 9/4
- Fall Break 10/9 & 10
- Thanksgiving Break 11/25 & 26
- Spring Term 2024: January 16 - May 10
- MLK Holiday 1/15
- Spring Break 3/11-3/15
NOTE: These dates are specific to the Emory Genetic Counseling Training Program and do not exactly reflect the 23/24 Emory University calendar.