NHxx
-
Posts
22 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Recent Profile Visitors
1,314 profile views
NHxx's Achievements
Decaf (2/10)
3
Reputation
-
Hi! I currently work as a clinical research assistant at a cancer hospital - my job is working directly under a lung cancer oncologist, consenting patients in research that's studying the genetic basis of lung cancer, and taking their family history/pedigrees. This job was a really great fit for me but I got hired after I sent in apps, but got to talk about it during my interviews! Before that, I was just volunteering at the same hospital and at a crisis helpline. All of the fields you listed would be great options - things that allow you to gain experience working with patients, counseling, one-on-one education, research etc! I had decided to retake my genetics class (but that's because I had originally gotten a C+). Also, I think it was beneficial to take some broader classes outside of the prereqs, like bioethics, public policy, and some kind of sociology/public speaking - just because I think that you can apply these topics to the multiple roles a genetic counselor may fill!
-
GeneDawg reacted to a post in a topic:
Genetic Counseling Fall 2018 Applicants
-
So in terms of information, the best (and sometimes only) resource is the websites of the programs. I was thinking about location when applying, and whether I could live in the city as well as if I knew any counselors or students that had attended the program. I applied to UCI, CSUStan, Utah, Texas, Pitt, Mt. Sinai & Case Western - and I hoped to stay in California. Another thing to look out for are the rotations the schools have - whether they start in your first or second year, if you have an elective rotation, or what kind of variable rotations are offered. For me, apart from location, I liked having the option to do a lab rotation - which CSUS and Utah had. And (although this isn't very beneficial to you rn and I'm sorry) people were right when they told me you really get a feel for a program once you visit for your interview, and you'll see if you feel like you're a fit there. Also, speaking Spanish is definitely a huge plus, but not absolutely a requirement - I'm from Southern California and I don't speak Spanish (but I do speak Armenian). & no problem! ask away!!
- 2,095 replies
-
- 1
-
-
- genetics
- genetic counseling
- (and 1 more)
-
GeneDawg reacted to a post in a topic:
Genetic Counseling Fall 2018 Applicants
-
Hi guys! I just got into a program this year (first-time applicant), and I'm more than happy to help/answer questions as well!! I know that lurking through the forum throughout the whole process was really helpful so I'm eager to help applicants out for the next cycle as much as I can! I interviewed at 4 schools (CSU Stanislaus, Utah, UTexas, Pitt), was accepted to CSUS & Utah and waitlisted to UT and Pitt, and will be attending CSU Stanislaus in the fall! Feel free to message me with anything
- 2,095 replies
-
- 1
-
-
- genetics
- genetic counseling
- (and 1 more)
-
just got in off the waitlist & accepted my offer to CSUStan !! Goodluck everyone, don't lose hope if you're waitlisted!
-
i called back the program director a little bit ago, but to be fair she said 'very top' so i'm being overly optimistic & assuming first position
-
#1 on CSUStan's waitlist -- my top choice so if you're out there, pleaaase decline if you don't want it!! I hope everyone gets in to their choices and congrats to you all!! Fingers remain crossed!!
-
still nothing for me..starting to lose hope :/
-
they let me know i'm on the waitlist, i'm waiting to hear from other places but i'll likely give up my spot! Anyone hear from CSUStan yet?
-
high on the waitlist for Pitt & UTexas! Now waiting for CSUStan, my top choice ahh! So exciting reading about everyone's day so far!!
-
just got in to Utah!!
-
@kbash @bubusaur thanks so much for the responses! sounds like it won't be tooo intense of an interview day, so i'm looking forward to it.
-
Group interviews were not as bad as they sound, so don't let interviewing with other applicants phase you/stress you out! I thought it was nice to hear other people's personal experiences and takes on some of the interview questions. and everyone was very friendly! Overall, I felt like interviewing at Utah was very welcoming. Good luck! If anyone's interviewed at CSU Stan, any advice/tips?
-
i'm interested as well! it's my first interview -- if anyone else is interviewing Monday, see you there (:
-
Was wondering, is everyone attending the night-before interview dinners with current students? I'm trying to schedule flights and unfortunately it looks like I won't be making it to some of the dinners because I'll fly into town too late (trying to schedule it around days off work too, so can't really fly in a day early). I know they're "optional" but I'm just hoping this doesn't look bad!
-
Got mine today as well! Congrats! I also got my interview invite at Pitt - I had been considering that as a rejection up until now, so I was kind of surprised! It is the same day as my interview at Case Western though, and they both only gave me one interview date option..so I'm not sure what to do.