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We are thrilled to announce that one of our second year students, Kierra Hall, was awarded a Jane Engleberg Memorial Fellowship Student Research Award for her ongoing research project, “Black perspectives on variants of uncertain significance results for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.” We are beyond proud of Kierra and excited to see the culmination of her efforts in the coming year. Special thanks to the National Society of Genetic Counselors for hosting this fellowship and for supporting genetic counseling research. by @washugcprogram

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✨ Back to school and ready for a new year of learning, growth, and connection!
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We’re excited to welcome our students back and begin another year of preparing the next generation of genetic counselors. Here’s to new experiences, new challenges, and plenty of memories along the way!

#gc #backtoschool by @washugcprogram

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So… what did we do all summer? 👀☀️

Turns out, quite a lot! From learning and exploring to connecting,collaborating, and making memories, here’s a look at how our 2nd year students spent their summer. by @washugcprogram

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Summer may be in full swing, but program faculty are still hard at work... or so this photo might have you believe.😄

Just kidding! We couldn’t resist showing off the amazing @funko Pop versions of Tomi Toler, Rachael Bradshaw, and Erin Linnenbringer that the Class of 2026 created!

We’re still smiling about these thoughtful (and surprisingly accurate!) mini-me masterpieces. #summerfun by @washugcprogram

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Last week, the inaugural PRIME (Pre-college Immersive-training Medical Experience) Program brought students from McCluer High School to Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis for a week of hands-on learning and career exploration. Geneticists, genetic counselors, genetic counseling students, genetics nurses, and dietitians from WashU and SLU teamed up to introduce students to the exciting and diverse world of Medical Genetics through interactive activities, real-world case discussions, and immersive learning experiences. The genetics programming was coordinated through the Program in Genetic Counseling and made possible by the enthusiasm and expertise of 15 providers and students who volunteered their time throughout the week. We loved sharing what makes this field so rewarding and hope this experience sparked curiosity, inspired future careers, and gave students a glimpse into the many possibilities within genetics and healthcare. 🧬✨ by @washugcprogram

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Recently, 2nd year student Marysa Cristofaro completed her prenatal rotation at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, gaining hands-on exposure to prenatal genetics and patient care as part of the WashU Medicine Program in Genetic Counseling.
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A special thank you to Erin Fey, MS, CGC; Sadie Friedrich, MS, CGC; and Ashley McElheny, MS, CGC for their guidance and mentorship throughout this rotation.
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We are also proud to share that Marysa was recently selected as a recipient of the Martin and Margaret Israel Scholarship for the 2026–2027 academic year, awarded by the Fragile X Resource Center of Missouri.
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Watch the reel for a ‘behind the scenes’ glimpse of what it’s like to be a genetic counseling student on prenatal rotation!
#WashUMedicine #GeneticCounseling #PrenatalGenetics #StudentSpotlight #FutureGeneticCounselors by @washugcprogram

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Last but not least for our Alumni Spotlight is Josie!

Hometown: Neenah, WI
Favorite STL Place: Definitely Forest Park! I loved exploring all of the museums, seeing the penguins at the Zoo, and going to shows at the Muny!
Favorite WashU Memory: There are way too many to choose from, but I would say going to happy hour with my classmates after class on Fridays!
Post-Grad Plans: Moving to Colorado to start my career as a genetic counselor

Congratulations, Josie! We are so excited for you! by @washugcprogram

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Our fifth Alumni Spotlight is Madeleine!

Hometown: Columbus, IN
Favorite STL Restaurant: Felix’s Pizza Pub
Favorite WashU Memory: Happy hours after class with my cohort!
Post-Grad Plans: Start my career as a clinical genetic counselor somewhere around the Midwest!

Congratulations, Madeleine! We are so excited for you! by @washugcprogram

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Our fourth Alumni Spotlight is Sophia!

Hometown: St. Charles, MO
When did you learn you wanted to be a GC?: After shadowing a genetic counselor at SLCH in college, I was hooked! It was so cool to see how the GC shared their knowledge of genetics and genetic conditions to best support the patient and their family.
Favorite STL Place: Tower Grove Farmers Market
Favorite WashU Memory: Going to Seattle with my classmates! We stayed together in an Airbnb and explored the convention and Seattle together and made so many fun memories!
Post-Grad Plans: Start my career as a clinical genetic counselor

Congratulations, Sophia! We are so excited for you! by @washugcprogram

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Our next Alumni Spotlight goes to Pranathi!

Hometown: Plymouth, MN
Favorite WashU Memory: Going to Seattle for the NSGC conference was SO fun!
Favorite STL Restaurant: Corner 17 + Cha i Enjoy boba place (loved coming to the Delmar Loop and getting boba/dinner with my roomie)
Favorite STL Place: One of my favorite places has to be the Soulard Farmer’s Market!
Post Grad Plans: Get a job as a clinical genetic counselor

Congratulations, Pranathi! We are so excited for you! by @washugcprogram

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Up next in our alumni spotlight is Hannah!

Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD
I have wanted to be a GC since: 16 years old!
Favorite STL Place: Missouri Botanical Gardens
Favorite WashU Memory: Going to NSGC in Seattle-staying in a house with my cohort and making memories (hard to choose just one!)
Post-Grad Plans: Moving to Des Moines, IA and working as a cancer and general genetic counselor at UnityPoint

Congratulations, Hannah! We are so excited for you! by @washugcprogram

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To celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2026, we are excited to spotlight the newest members of our alumni community. First up is Jenna!

Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
Favorite St. Louis Restaurant: Balkan Treat Box
Favorite WashU Memory: My favorite WashU memory is going to NSGC in Seattle with my cohort!
Post-Grad Plans: I am planning to move to Gainesville, FL to start my career as an oncology genetic counselor!

Congratulations, Jenna! We are so excited for you! by @washugcprogram

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