About us
mission
The mission of the MDCGC is to:
Advocate for the genetic counseling profession in Maryland and DC
Provide professional development and networking opportunities for genetics professionals
Encourage continuing education among genetic counselors
Support education efforts to increase public awareness of genetic counseling
Increase the public’s accessibility to accurate information on genetic services and genetic information
history
Prior to the establishment of the MDCGC in 2018, there was not a formal genetic counseling organization in either Washington D.C. or Maryland. The group was created to serve a network for genetic counselors in the area as well as to provide an organized means to tackle professional issues within the field.
organization
Learn more about the MDCGC organization by reading the current bylaws.