They gain an understanding of the management and comprehensive care of specific conditions and will provide genetic counseling in select clinics. Clinic options include Familial Cancer, Muscular Dystrophy, Hemophilia, Cystic Fibrosis, Neurofibromatosis, Infant Development, Craniofacial and Down Syndrome. This network is an active organization of the local genetic counselors and genetic counseling students. This group was started by the current NSGC President and local resident, Ann Boldt. Quarterly meetings are held at the home of a counselor to discuss news in genetics, professional issues and difficult cases.
Students obtain valuable exposure to the daily issues confronting the genetic counseling profession.
The Indiana University Genetic Counseling Program is pleased to offer genetic counseling students a limited number of paid positions related to genetic services. These positions provide valuable practical experience and increased marketability for future employment. The positions may include genetic counseling assistants within the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, the prenatal diagnosis centers and the Indiana State Department of Health. Each position includes a total of ten paid hours per week. The number of positions available may vary from year to year.