American Board of Genetic Counseling - ABGC

04/01/2026

Stay up-to-date with the latest from the ABGC! 🌟 Visit ABGC Updates for news on exam outcomes, spotlights, committee work, resources, and more that support the genetic counseling community.

ABGC Updates

03/26/2026

A reminder that the ABGC Need-Based Certification Scholarship for the August exam cycle is accepting applications!

If you’re a graduate or final-semester student of an approved Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) program, financial support for the CGC Certification Examination may be available to you.

🗓️ Deadline: April 13 at 11:59 p.m. CT. https://www.abgc.net/Certify/Need-Based-Certification-Scholarship

03/18/2026

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the ABGC Board of Directors! 🌟

These dedicated leaders bring valuable expertise and fresh perspectives to advance the mission of the American Board of Genetic Counseling and support excellence in genetic counseling.

Help us give them a warm welcome as they step into their new roles!

Kathy Baker, JD, is honored to provide a “patient voice” as the ABGC Board’s sole public member. Her goal as the founder and executive director of My Faulty Gene, a nonprofit heredity cancer organization, is to provide education and assistance with germline genetic testing. Baker’s passion f...

03/11/2026

Join us in celebrating the newest genetic counselors who have successfully passed their certification exams! 🎉

Your dedication, resilience, and commitment to excellence continue to strengthen the profession and the communities you serve. Congratulations on this incredible achievement — the future of genetic counseling is brighter because of you!

03/09/2026

The ABGC Need-Based Certification Scholarship for the August exam cycle is open!

Graduates and final-semester students of an approved Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) program are eligible for financial support for the CGC Certification Examination.

🗓️ Apply by Monday, April 13 at 11:59 p.m. CT — and share with your network!

ABGC is excited to offer the ABGC Need-Based Certification Scholarship, an initiative dedicated to promoting diversity and equity in our profession. This scholarship provides financial support for the certification exam to graduates or students in their final semester of an approved Accreditation Co...

02/28/2026

On , ABGC celebrates the resilience of patients and the dedication of genetic counselors advancing care for rare conditions.

02/23/2026

Curious about genetic counseling certification? 🤔 Get the answers you need — from exams to recertification — straight from the source! https://bit.ly/3YxL29g

02/18/2026

Getting ready for the CGC exam? Hear from those who’ve been there — real study tips, test‑taking strategies, and inspiration from certified genetic counselors! 💪✨

Preparing for the ABGC Certification Examination is a major milestone in your genetic counseling career. In the articles below, you’ll find advice and inspiration from certified genetic counselors who share how they successfully prepared for the exam — the highs, the lows and everything in betwe...

02/10/2026

Want to feel more confident on exam day? Try the ABGC Practice Exam — same platform as the real CGC exam and instant performance insights! https://bit.ly/4cS6ZEa

01/28/2026

Stay in the loop with the latest from ABGC — timely news, updates from the Board, and resources for candidates and diplomates.

ABGC Updates

01/15/2026

📊 Check out the latest data on who’s stepping into the field of genetic counseling — and what it could mean for the profession. https://bit.ly/493rjDE

12/22/2025

The brand-new CGC Examination Study Guide is now available to support your CGC® exam preparation. From exam structure and content domains to sample questions and readiness tools, this resource is designed to help you feel informed, encouraged, and ready. https://bit.ly/4sawQQe