April 20, 2016
In More People Seek Genetic Testing, But There Aren’t Enough Counselors, Todd Bookman highlights just that: while people are increasingly interested in undergoing genetic testing, genetic counselors, who assist with pre-test consultations and post-test interpretations and guidance, are an almost rare commodity. This has been an issue, in particular, with direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits, insurance coverage, regulation, and lack of physician expertise in genetics. For individuals looking for job openings and job security, becoming a genetic counselor or geneticist is a very good bet.