2nd Annual Genetic Counseling Summer Camp Program
Would you like to:
• Know more about the field of genetic counseling?
• Meet professional genetic counselors and learn about
the various roles they have within the healthcare arena?
• Engage in learning about cutting edge technologies and
their applications?
• Learn about the societal implications about genomics
testing?
Where:
Sarah Lawrence College, Joan H. Marks Graduate Program in Human
Genetics, Bronxville, NY.
We are located twenty minutes north of Manhattan. Sarah Lawrence is a pioneer
in the field of human genetics: the College has produced more than half of the
nation's professionals in the genetic counseling field. Through a program of
rigorous, interdisciplinary study and field placement, the graduates are redefining
the relationship among health, science, and society.
When:
June 7, 2010, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Further details: See attached schedule for program details.
Contact:
Ms. Caroline Lieber, MS, CGC
Director, Human Genetics Program
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY 10708
914‐395‐2605
clieber@slc.edu
2nd Annual Genetic Counseling Summer Camp
Introduction to Career Options in Genetic Counseling
JOAN H. MARKS GRADUATE PROGRAM IN HUMAN GENETICS
SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE
45 WREXHAM ROAD
BRONXVILLE, NY 10708
MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010
SCHEDULE
9:30 AM WELCOME BREAKFAST AND Caroline Lieber, MS, GCG
INTRODUCTION TO THE EVENT Director, Joan H. Marks Graduate
Program in Human Genetics
9:45 AM OVERVIEW OF GENETIC COUNSELING AND GENETIC COUNSELORS FROM FACULTY
ITS IMPORTANCE IN THE HEALTHCARE
ARENA‐PANEL DISCUSSION
10:30 AM GENERAL Q&A All faculty
11:15 AM LUNCH AND DISCUSSION OF CASE STUDIES All Genetic Counselors
Cases will be provided upon your arrival
SPEED SESSIONS‐Each attendee will have the opportunity to speak with a GC of their choice in a small
group for 20 minutes, then we will change up the groups. Each attendee will have a chance to talk with
a total of 5 different counselors.
12:30 PM SPEED SESSION #1 All Genetic Counselors
12:50 PM SPEED SESSION #2 All Genetic Counselors
1:10 PM SPEED SESSION #3 All Genetic Counselors
1:30 PM SPEED SESSION #4 All Genetic Counselors
1:50 PM SPEED SESSION #5 All Genetic Counselors
2:10‐3:00 pm WRAP‐UP DISCUSSION The faculty will be available after the end
of the program for further discussion and
questions.
PROGRAM FACULTY:
• Andy Faucett‐policy, education • Caroline Lieber‐outreach
• Kelli Mayfarth‐cancer education/diversity
• Ushta Davar Cantanweela‐ • Lavanya Misra‐
perinatal pediatrics international/diversity
• Kathleen Berentsen‐ • Khalida Liaquat‐prenatal
pediatric/prenatal/specialty • Sara Gilvary‐prenatal/pediatric
• Monique Simard‐ • Jamie Speer‐ART
prenatal/cancer