Genetics

Genetics

Dana Goodloe and Georgia Dismukes
September 25, 2024

Explore the growing field of genetic counseling: Meet four UAB alumni making an impact

It is easier, statistically speaking, to get into the NFL from a Division 1 football team than it is to get into a genetic counseling program in the United States and Canada.
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Nurse in a Telehealth appointment
November 2, 2022

Genetics

The UAB Department of Genetics works closely with many other UAB Medicine clinical areas to provide genetic testing and counseling to patients and their families, risk assessment for genetic-related conditions, and world-class clinical care. Some of these services are provided through specialty clinics, as described below. In most cases, patients must be referred to these […]
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genetic counselor
April 12, 2021

State License Now Required for Genetic Counselors in Alabama

Genetic counselors are now required to be licensed in Alabama, thanks to a 2019 state law that regulates the service and sets minimum practice standards. About half of U.S. states require licensure for genetic counselors, to help ensure competency and as a first step toward billing for reimbursement for their services.
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