60 acast.com GC Ready https://shows.acast.com/gc-ready en Pankhuri Gupta genetic,genetic counseling,genetic counselor,genetics,gc Pankhuri Gupta GC Ready features chats with various genetic counselors and takes a deep dive into how these genetic counselors came about choosing their career, their journey to becoming successful GCs, and their passion for the field. Listeners will have the opportunity to gain insight on how to get involved in the GC community, and build a career in genetic counseling!


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]]> GC Ready features chats with various genetic counselors and takes a deep dive into how these genetic counselors came about choosing their career, their journey to becoming successful GCs, and their passion for the field. Listeners will have the opportunity to gain insight on how to get involved in the GC community, and build a career in genetic counseling!


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]]> false Pankhuri Gupta iampankhurigupta@gmail.com 60ad62a2e7ea5700193239d0 gc-ready episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/60ad62a2e7ea5700193239d0/1621977476026-b3e2a8173fad65387432950dac6f6a36.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/gc-ready GC Ready Season 2 Episode 1: Transitioning to GC school with Jennifer Dykeman Season 2 Episode 1: Transitioning to GC school with Jennifer Dykeman Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:49:29 GMT 47:13 63232d6a1c230f0011ea22e6 false https://shows.acast.com/gc-ready/episodes/transitioning-to-gc-school 63232d6a1c230f0011ea22e6 60ad62a2e7ea5700193239d0 transitioning-to-gc-school full 2 1 On this episode, I chat with Jennifer Dykeman about her experience transitioning to graduate school as a first year genetic counseling student. We talk about challenges first year students might face as they enter graduate school, the differences between graduate and undergraduate school, and resources one can make use of as a first year student. Stay tuned till the end of the episode for some great tips and advice on how one can smoothly navigate their first year as a graduate student!


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]]> On this episode, I chat with Jennifer Dykeman about her experience transitioning to graduate school as a first year genetic counseling student. We talk about challenges first year students might face as they enter graduate school, the differences between graduate and undergraduate school, and resources one can make use of as a first year student. Stay tuned till the end of the episode for some great tips and advice on how one can smoothly navigate their first year as a graduate student!


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]]> Episode 12 - Leadership in Genetic Counseling Episode 12 - Leadership in Genetic Counseling Fri, 17 Sep 2021 22:19:23 GMT 29:56 6145146bcc415c0012897f72 false https://shows.acast.com/gc-ready/episodes/episode-12-leadership-in-genetic-counseling 6145146bcc415c0012897f72 60ad62a2e7ea5700193239d0 episode-12-leadership-in-genetic-counseling full 1 12 In this episode, I chat with Dr. Heather Zierhut, Courtney Cook, and Barry Tong about leadership opportunities for prospective and current genetic counselors that currently exist. We discuss the various resources and opportunities students and GCs can take advantage of to get involved in leadership roles, and how genetic counselors make great leaders. We also talk about the upcoming NSGC conference and the ways in which GCs and students can make the most out of this conference to learn about many leadership opportunities available to them!



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]]> In this episode, I chat with Dr. Heather Zierhut, Courtney Cook, and Barry Tong about leadership opportunities for prospective and current genetic counselors that currently exist. We discuss the various resources and opportunities students and GCs can take advantage of to get involved in leadership roles, and how genetic counselors make great leaders. We also talk about the upcoming NSGC conference and the ways in which GCs and students can make the most out of this conference to learn about many leadership opportunities available to them!



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]]> Episode 9, Nivi Ahlawat Episode 9, Nivi Ahlawat Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:20:28 GMT 31:19 611e84cc9b237400128447dd false https://shows.acast.com/gc-ready/episodes/episode-9-nivi-ahlawat 611e84cc9b237400128447dd 60ad62a2e7ea5700193239d0 episode-9-nivi-ahlawat full 1 9 On this episode of GC Ready, I chat with Nivi Ahlawat who recently graduated from the Masters in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling Program at Stanford University, and currently works as an Associate Product Scientist at AllStripes. As a recent graduate, Nivi shares how she chose to go into non-clinical genetic counseling and the resources she took advantage of to come to that decision. She also gives advice on how students can make informed decisions about match rankings, and their roles after graduating as genetic counselors.


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]]> On this episode of GC Ready, I chat with Nivi Ahlawat who recently graduated from the Masters in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling Program at Stanford University, and currently works as an Associate Product Scientist at AllStripes. As a recent graduate, Nivi shares how she chose to go into non-clinical genetic counseling and the resources she took advantage of to come to that decision. She also gives advice on how students can make informed decisions about match rankings, and their roles after graduating as genetic counselors.


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]]> Episode 8, Jennifer Geurts Episode 8, Jennifer Geurts Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:36:59 GMT 43:36 61155c3b9791c800121d4f8e false https://shows.acast.com/gc-ready/episodes/episode-8-jennifer-geurts 61155c3b9791c800121d4f8e 60ad62a2e7ea5700193239d0 episode-8-jennifer-geurts full 1 8 On this episode of GC Ready, I interview Jenny Geurts who is the Program Director for the Genetic Counseling program at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). Jenny and I talk about the requirements that genetic counselors need to fulfill before going into academic roles, challenges they might face while pursuing tenure track positions, and the ways in which training programs can resolve some of these hurdles.


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]]> On this episode of GC Ready, I interview Jenny Geurts who is the Program Director for the Genetic Counseling program at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). Jenny and I talk about the requirements that genetic counselors need to fulfill before going into academic roles, challenges they might face while pursuing tenure track positions, and the ways in which training programs can resolve some of these hurdles.


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]]> Episode 7, Kate Wilson Episode 7, Kate Wilson Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:20:43 GMT 45:19 610af69c1da4dc001189c7ed false https://shows.acast.com/gc-ready/episodes/episode-7-kate-wilson 610af69c1da4dc001189c7ed 60ad62a2e7ea5700193239d0 episode-7-kate-wilson full 1 7 On this episode of GC Ready, I chat with Kate Wilson who was a prenatal genetic counselor for 7 years before transitioning to a non-clinical role, and is currently a Senior Product Manager at Quest diagnostics. Kate and I talk about what one should consider while making such transitions, and how past experiences can help GCs in their new roles. We also talk about the impact of social media in educating people about genetic counseling, and exciting new prospects in the field that new GCs should look forward to!


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]]> On this episode of GC Ready, I chat with Kate Wilson who was a prenatal genetic counselor for 7 years before transitioning to a non-clinical role, and is currently a Senior Product Manager at Quest diagnostics. Kate and I talk about what one should consider while making such transitions, and how past experiences can help GCs in their new roles. We also talk about the impact of social media in educating people about genetic counseling, and exciting new prospects in the field that new GCs should look forward to!


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]]> Episode 5, Josephine Giblin Episode 5, Josephine Giblin Thu, 22 Jul 2021 03:31:13 GMT 36:58 60f8e681e2a5e40013bd48d1 false https://shows.acast.com/gc-ready/episodes/episode-5-josephine-giblin 60f8e681e2a5e40013bd48d1 60ad62a2e7ea5700193239d0 episode-5-josephine-giblin full 1 5 On today's episode, I chat with Josephine Giblin who is a genetic counselor from England! Josephine tells us the differences in genetic counseling between the UK and the US, the various routes to becoming a genetic counselor in the UK, and how the field is evolving. We also talk about things prospective GCs should remember if they want to become genetic counselors in the UK, or if they are hoping to making a transition to the UK from a different country!


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]]> On today's episode, I chat with Josephine Giblin who is a genetic counselor from England! Josephine tells us the differences in genetic counseling between the UK and the US, the various routes to becoming a genetic counselor in the UK, and how the field is evolving. We also talk about things prospective GCs should remember if they want to become genetic counselors in the UK, or if they are hoping to making a transition to the UK from a different country!


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]]> Episode 4, Sarah Witherington Episode 4, Sarah Witherington Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:23:59 GMT 39:46 60ef2bbf6d67a100181648af false https://shows.acast.com/gc-ready/episodes/episode-4-sarah-witherington 60ef2bbf6d67a100181648af 60ad62a2e7ea5700193239d0 episode-4-sarah-witherington full 1 4 On this episode, I talk with Sarah Witherington who works as a Senior Product Director at BioRefernece Laboratories. Sarah talks about her experience as a non-clinical genetic counselor, and how this is a new and exciting field that more and more GCs are gravitating towards. We also talk about various ways in which students can get exposed to such roles in the industry, and the opportunities they should look out for in GC programs!


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]]> On this episode, I talk with Sarah Witherington who works as a Senior Product Director at BioRefernece Laboratories. Sarah talks about her experience as a non-clinical genetic counselor, and how this is a new and exciting field that more and more GCs are gravitating towards. We also talk about various ways in which students can get exposed to such roles in the industry, and the opportunities they should look out for in GC programs!


Twitter: @twitherington

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahwitheringtoncgc/

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]]> Episode 3, Srika Amin Episode 3, Srika Amin Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:42:05 GMT 28:41 60db3f4d67765a0012c0b1f9 false https://shows.acast.com/gc-ready/episodes/episode-3-srika-amin 60db3f4d67765a0012c0b1f9 60ad62a2e7ea5700193239d0 episode-3-srika-amin full 1 3 For this episode I chat with Srika Amin, a graduate of the Emory University Genetic Counseling Training Program Class of 2021 who is going to start working as a genetic counselor in Miami! Srika provides an interesting perspective to the field of genetic counseling as an international student, and we talk about the application process, things to keep in mind before applying to genetic counseling schools, and how one can make their application competitive for graduate school.


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]]> For this episode I chat with Srika Amin, a graduate of the Emory University Genetic Counseling Training Program Class of 2021 who is going to start working as a genetic counselor in Miami! Srika provides an interesting perspective to the field of genetic counseling as an international student, and we talk about the application process, things to keep in mind before applying to genetic counseling schools, and how one can make their application competitive for graduate school.


Twitter: @srikaaamin

E-mail: srika.amin@gmail.com

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]]> Episode 1, Christina Dailey Episode 1, Christina Dailey Mon, 07 Jun 2021 20:06:40 GMT 32:03 60be7c51321dc7001a6d7f0f false https://shows.acast.com/gc-ready/episodes/episode-1-christina-dailey 60be7c51321dc7001a6d7f0f 60ad62a2e7ea5700193239d0 episode-1-christina-dailey full 1 1 For our first episode I chat with Christina Dailey, a pediatric genetic counselor working in Minneapolis. Christina and I talk about how she got involved in the field of genetic counseling, and what her day to day schedule looks like as a genetic counselor during the pandemic. We also discuss opportunities for students hoping to get involved in genetic counseling, and what they can do to learn more about the field!


Connect with Christina here-

Twitter: @GC_ChristinaD

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christina-dailey/

Email: chr58327@fairview.org



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]]> For our first episode I chat with Christina Dailey, a pediatric genetic counselor working in Minneapolis. Christina and I talk about how she got involved in the field of genetic counseling, and what her day to day schedule looks like as a genetic counselor during the pandemic. We also discuss opportunities for students hoping to get involved in genetic counseling, and what they can do to learn more about the field!


Connect with Christina here-

Twitter: @GC_ChristinaD

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christina-dailey/

Email: chr58327@fairview.org



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