The materials required to apply for these examinations are included. The policies, fees, and procedures described in this bulletin apply to all aspects of the ABGC examination process for the 2002 examination only. These criteria may change after the 2002 examination cycle.
Certification is time limited for a maximum period of ten years.
Certification examinations will continue to be offered every three years. Genetic counselors are health professionals who are academically and clinically prepared to provide genetic counseling services to individuals and families seeking information about the occurrence, or risk of recurrence, of a genetic condition or birth defect. They are prepared to practice genetic counseling in a multitude of settings. The ABGC prepares and administers examinations to certify and recertify individuals who provide services in the medical genetics specialty of genetic counseling and accredits genetic counseling graduate programs. The General Examination is developed and administered jointly by the ABGC and ABMG and is taken by all examinees of these two Boards.