Program Overview

Introduction to the Program in Genetic Counseling

The Columbia University Program in Genetic Counseling is part of the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. The program's mission is to prepare emerging leaders in genetic counseling with a strong foundation in the genetic and genomic sciences, precision medicine, humanistic counseling, and ethical inquiry.

Program Overview

• The program is situated on a 20-acre campus in Northern Manhattan.
• It celebrates the rich complexity of the human experience and advocates for the use of genetics and genomics to promote social justice in health care.
• The educational experiences offered are enhanced by expansive curricula, exposure to world-renowned faculty and clinical investigators, and a focus on compassion and listening.

Programs of Study

• The programs are built on the premise that attainment of competence and scholarship requires that, once having been provided with the resources, students can learn independently and collaboratively.
• The emphasis is on both independent and collaborative learning as the most effective mechanism for preparing students to practice in an evolving health care system.

Student Development

• Students from the Columbia University Program in Genetic Counseling develop a strong foundation not only in the genetic and genomic sciences and their application to health in the era of precision medicine but also in the social implications of these rapidly advancing fields.

Program Structure

Administration

• The program is led by Amanda Bergner, MS, CGC, Program Director.

Instructors

• The program features world-renowned faculty and clinical investigators.

Advisory Board

• The program has an advisory board that contributes to its development and direction.

Academic Offerings

• MS in Genetic Counseling
• Pre-GC Series
• Genetic & Genomic Assistantship
• Genetic Counselors for Choice
• GC Consortium

Location

• The program is located at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 630 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, United States.