Northwestern University Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling

11/20/2024

Get to know our amazing second-year students, the Class of 2025!

04/18/2024

Join us for our prospective student Summer Experiential Workshop, held virtually from June 24-28! Applications are due May 10th.
Have questions about applications, requirements, or content? Check out our website below or reach out to us at geneticcounseling@northwestern.edu.
https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/genetic-counseling/summer-workshop/index.html

07/07/2023

We would like to share Northwestern's response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on race and admissions. We fully endorse the statement from Northwestern President, Michael Schill. We are quite disappointed in this decision. As a graduate program in genetic counseling, we are committed to the value of diversity in our profession.

I am deeply disappointed in today’s Supreme Court’s decision. While we will, of course, abide by the ruling, I strongly disagree with the interpretation of the Constitution reflected in the majority opinion, a decision that will make it more difficult for Northwestern to achieve one of our imper...

06/16/2023

Are you interested in Genetic Counseling and hoping to apply to our program? Please join us for a Virtual Open House on July 19th from 4-5pm CST! If you are interested in attending, please email Elli at elli.wade@northwestern.edu for the Zoom information. We hope to see you there!

04/21/2023

Are you interested in a career in as an Allied Health Professional? Join us for the NU Health Discovery Program!
WHEN: July 11-14, 2023
WHERE: Northwestern's campuses in Chicago and Evanston, Illinois
The NU Health Discovery Program is designed to expose undergraduate students with an interest in Allied Health Professions to a variety of professionals and the NU experience. This program is for students interested in Allied Health Professions, especially those from underrepresented communities.
This is an intensive week that will immerse participants in Allied Health Professions. At the end of the week, participants will gain exposure to multiple professions and have the information needed to be more competitive when applying for graduate studies.
Participants will have access to some of the top faculty in these professions; will have interdisciplinary opportunities; receive mentorship from current NU students, faculty, and alumni; as well as access to NU's state-of-the-art facilities.
Up to 25 applicants will be selected to participate in the NU Health Discovery Program.
Engaged, structured exposure to the following professions and their NU facilities:
• Audiology
• Genetic Counseling
• Physical Therapy
• Prosthetics/Orthotics
• Speech and Language Pathology
APPLY NOW:

Are you interested in a career in as an Allied Health Professional? Join us for the NU Health Discovery Program!

04/19/2023

Only 3 weeks left to apply for our Summer Experiential Workshop! The workshop will take place from June 26-30 and be 100% virtual. Chicagoland Genetic Counselors serve as faculty, giving workshop attendees exposure to professionals with a range of experience from across the country who work in varied specialties. Applications close April 30th!

09/27/2022

Welcome to the class of 2024! We are so excited to be hitting the ground running with our 12 new students. Here's to a great new year!

07/20/2022

Please join us for a Virtual Open House on August 17th from 4-5pm CST! If you are interested in attending, please email Elli at geneticcounseling@northwestern.edu for the Zoom information. We hope to see you there!

07/11/2022

We'd like to celebrate Sharon Aufox, MS, CGC for 20 years of service to Northwestern University. We are fortunate to have her on our team. Thank you for all that you do, Sharon!

07/06/2022

The GPGC at Northwestern University strongly supports reproductive rights and freedom. We oppose the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that overruled Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. The Dobbs decision is harmful. We are completely aligned with Northwestern University and the recent joint statement by NSGC, ASHG, and ACMG. We will continue to advocate for freedom of reproductive choice for all.