American Board of Genetic Counseling - ABGC

09/05/2025

💡 We’re now accepting applications for our 2026 committees — including Continued Competence, Certification Exam, Item Writing, DEIJ and more. This is your chance to give back, shape certification and ensure our work reflects the diverse communities we serve. Apply by Sept. 26 at 11:59 p.m. CT: https://bit.ly/45Rod3K

08/25/2025

ICYMI: NSGC Town Hall & Annual Business Meeting is coming up! https://www.nsgc.org/Members/Town-Hall-and-Annual-Business-Meeting

📅 Wednesday, August 27
🕛 12:00-1:30 PM CT | 💻 Virtual via Zoom

Don’t miss this chance to:
✔️ Hear updates directly from the NSGC Board
✔️ Join a live Q&A
✔️ Cast your vote on critical bylaw changes

🗳️ Live attendance is required to vote — NSGC needs 2,400 members present to move forward!

08/20/2025

In our latest CGC Spotlight, meet Melanie Hardy, MS, CGC, a leader in telehealth, research and advocacy. Read more about her journey, her role on the ABGC board and how she’s shaping the future of the profession. If you know someone who should be featured in this series, refer them via the form at the end of the article! https://www.abgc.net/Updates/ABGC-Updates/Article/abgc-spotlight-melanie-hardy-ms-cgc-telehealth-research-and-mentorship

08/18/2025

Today’s the final day to apply for the 2026 ABGC Board of Directors. Two seats are open — and we want to hear from you!

All eligible Diplomates are encouraged to apply — including early professionals (1–3 years certified).

🔗 Submit your application now! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZNN3H6X

08/11/2025

There's a week left to apply for the 2026 ABGC Board of Directors. Two seats are open — and we want to hear from you!

All eligible Diplomates are encouraged to apply — including early professionals (1–3 years certified).

🔗 Submit your application now! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZNN3H6X

07/30/2025

Meet Kelly Minks, a senior associate faculty member and board-certified genetic counselor at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Read more about Kelly's journey into neurogenetics and her insights on the evolving field of genetic counseling.

Kelly Minks is a senior associate faculty member and board-certified genetic counselor at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Kelly graduated from the University of Rochester in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Genetics and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Green...

07/21/2025

In this heartfelt reflection, one Diplomate shares how community, perseverance, and support played a key role in finally earning their certification. A must-read for anyone on the journey to becoming a genetic counselor.

The journey to becoming a certified genetic counselor looks different for everyone. For me, it took two exam cycles to finally earn that special “C” before “GC”— and let me tell you, it wasn’t easy. That letter didn’t come just from hard work and content review; it came from personal g...

07/15/2025

The August ABGC Exam application is still open! The exam will take place August 1-31, 2025. Don’t wait — submit your application by today, July 15, to secure your spot. Take the next step in your genetics career today.

The ABGC Certification Examination consists of 200 multiple-choice questions (170 scored items; 30 pre-test items). A candidate has four hours to complete the examination. The candidate will be asked to select the one best answer from four options provided for each question. ABGC does not limit the...

07/11/2025

This summer, ABGC committees have been hard at work on a variety of projects supporting the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan. Read on for updates from both the Exam Performance Taskforce and the DEIJ Committee.

This spring, ABGC committees have been hard at work on a variety of projects supporting the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan. Read on for updates from both the Exam Performance Taskforce and the DEIJ Committee. If you are interested in joining a committee, look for the call for volunteers that will open in....

07/09/2025

Summer is here, and the ABGC Board and staff are hard at work implementing the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan. Hear an update from ABGC Board President Priyanka Ahimaz, MS, CGC, and Executive Director Heather Rich, MPA, ICE-CCP.

Dear Diplomates, As summer approaches, we hope your calendar is filling with activities that bring you joy. Over the past few months, the ABGC Board of Directors has begun implementing our 2025-2027 Strategic Plan. A key initiative coming up this summer is the release of the exam candidate demograph...

06/25/2025

The August ABGC Certification Exam is just around the corner, and the application deadline is Sunday, July 15! 🌟 https://bit.ly/424e4iz

Apply today and get ready to take the next step in your genetic counseling career! 🖊️

The ABGC Certification Examination consists of 200 multiple-choice questions (170 scored items; 30 pre-test items). A candidate has four hours to complete the examination. The candidate will be asked to select the one best answer from four options provided for each question. ABGC does not limit the...

06/11/2025

This month’s ABGC spotlight highlights Nick Charles Paolino, MS, CGC, a lead of international and operational genetic counseling at Cooper Surgical and vice chair of the ABGC DEIJ Committee. In this spotlight, he shares his career highlights and challenges, and expresses his belief that expertise is a constant journey.

Do you know a CGC doing great work in the community? Use our form to refer them to this series: https://www.abgc.net/Updates/ABGC-Updates/ABGC-Spotlight-Submission-Form