USC Genetic Counseling Program

USC Genetic Counseling Program Growing the field of genetic counseling one graduate at a time. linktr.ee/USCGCP

Next up for First Year Fridays is Lauren🥳🧬Lauren is from Boiling Springs, South Carolina, and she graduated summa cm la...
09/04/2026

Next up for First Year Fridays is Lauren🥳🧬

Lauren is from Boiling Springs, South Carolina, and she graduated summa cm laude from Clemson University in 2025 with a B.S. in Genetics and a minor in Biological Sciences. During her time at Clemson, Lauren participated in research focused on environmental genomics and reproductive technology in cattle. During the summers, she volunteered at Camp Spearhead, facilitating recreational and social activities for children and adults with disabilities, and served as a peer mentor with the Eating Disorder Foundation. Lauren also worked as an in-home caregiver, providing individualized support and companionship to individuals with disabilities. Before joining USCGCP, Lauren spent a year working as a
genetic counseling assistant at Gibbs Cancer Center, where she supported three cancer genetic counselors with patient preparation and testing coordination. She also served as a survivorship outreach coordinator, connecting with breast and colon cancer survivors to discuss their health, emotional well-being, and ongoing care needs. Lauren knew USCGCP was the right fit for her after working alongside several exceptional program alumni and experiencing their passion for genetic counseling and commitment to their patients.

We can’t wait to see what you’ll accomplish this year, Lauren!

We’re so excited to announce that applications are now open for the ‘26-‘27 application cycle🥳🧬Visit our website to lear...
09/03/2026

We’re so excited to announce that applications are now open for the ‘26-‘27 application cycle🥳🧬Visit our website to learn more about our program and apply today!

Reminder that our virtual open house event is taking place on September 17th🏠 - It is a great opportunity to ask questions directly to our faculty and students. Visit our website to register!

We are so excited to bring back First-Year Fridays🥳🧬Up first, we are introducing Siena!Siena is from Pittsburgh, PA, and...
08/28/2026

We are so excited to bring back First-Year Fridays🥳🧬
Up first, we are introducing Siena!

Siena is from Pittsburgh, PA, and graduated from Bucknell University in 2025 with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Behavior. As an undergraduate, Siena participated in mentored undergraduate research where she explored the relationship between relative macronutrient consumption and aggressive and anxious behaviors in developing zebrafish. Within her courses, she learned and became interested in becoming a genetic counselor after taking an upper- level genetics course during her junior year. She also helped found Bucknell’s Pre-Genetic Counseling Society, which prompted her desire to learn more about genetic counseling. Within the society, Siena assisted in coordinating presentations and discussions led by genetic counselors and other genetic counseling students who were happy to educate the undergraduate students at Bucknell about the profession. Since graduating, Siena has worked as a genetic counseling assistant at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA, where her roles supported the Maternal Fetal Medicine clinic as well as Geisinger’s MyCode Community Health Initiative research project. Siena was especially drawn towards USC for its well-renowned reputation of community engagement, the friendliness of the students and staff, and the Preparing Future Faculty Track.

We are so happy to have you Siena!!

Meet the USCGCP class of 2028!!!🧬📚We are so excited to welcome them into our program as they finish up their first week ...
08/21/2026

Meet the USCGCP class of 2028!!!🧬📚

We are so excited to welcome them into our program as they finish up their first week of classes! We can’t wait to see all of the amazing things they’ll accomplish over the next two years!!

Swipe to learn more about the first-years and see the fun things they were up to this summer!

We’re so excited to introduce our new Base Pairs! At USCGCP, each first-year student is paired with a second-year studen...
08/17/2026

We’re so excited to introduce our new Base Pairs! At USCGCP, each first-year student is paired with a second-year student who will serve as a source of support, guidance, and encouragement throughout the year. After a wonderful morning of orientation, our students are officially ready to kick off an amazing year together!🧬🥳

Evelyn and Addie

Abby and Sloan

Casey and Lauren

Kaitlyn and Jade

Georgia and Christina

Maggie and Siena

Madelyn and Kathryn

Breyonna and Sophie

Lauren and Mia

Our second-year students spent their summers gaining valuable skills and experience at their rotation sites! They had th...
08/15/2026

Our second-year students spent their summers gaining valuable skills and experience at their rotation sites! They had the opportunity to work with amazing supervisors who supported and challenged them as they took their first steps in the clinic. They also found time to explore their new cities and have some fun outside of their rotations! We are so proud of everything they accomplished this summer and are excited to welcome everyone back to Columbia for another great year! 🧬🤍

Join us for a virtual open house on Thursday, September 17th to learn about our program and meet some of our faculty and...
07/08/2026

Join us for a virtual open house on Thursday, September 17th to learn about our program and meet some of our faculty and students! Visit our website to register. We can’t wait to meet you!

06/04/2026

That’s a wrap on the school year for our students🥳🧬 Follow along one of our first year students, Sophie, as she takes us through a weekend DILT during Maymester!

May was an exciting month full of new beginnings for our students! Our second-years completed their thesis presentations...
06/04/2026

May was an exciting month full of new beginnings for our students! Our second-years completed their thesis presentations and graduated, and our first-years wrapped up Maymester to get ready for their summer rotations. Read more about what our students did this month on our blog!

Good luck to our students heading off to rotations for the summer☀️🧬 We know you will do great things! Swipe to see wher...
05/29/2026

Good luck to our students heading off to rotations for the summer☀️🧬 We know you will do great things! Swipe to see where in the country our students are heading📍

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