Who is part of the genetic counseling team?
The team typically consists of genetic counselors, medical geneticists, and PhD geneticists. Genetic counselors have received extensive education and training in medical genetics and genetic counseling from an accredited training program. Medical geneticists are physicians who also have extensive training in clinical genetics. PhD geneticists provide expertise and knowledge based on the laboratory study of genetic conditions. Genetic specialists should have certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling or the American Board of Medical Genetics. Many other health care providers, such as nurses, psychologists, and social workers, may be part of the genetic counseling team.
