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Wayne State University Genetic Counseling Graduate Program Student Handbook & Policies Wayne State University Genetic Counseling Graduate Program Student Handbook & Policies Genetic Counseling Graduate Program Handbook Section 1 Overview of Requirements and Curriculum Wayne State University Genetic Counseling Program Program Overview & Requirements “Genetic counseling is the process of helping people understand and adapt to the medical, psychological, and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease. The process integrates the following: • Interpretation of family and medical histories to assess the chance of disease occurrence or recurrence. • Education about inheritance, testing, management, prevention, resources, and research. • Counseling to promote informed choices and adaptation to the risk or condition.” From the National Society of Genetic Counselors Definition Task Force. Journal of Genetic Counseling (2006); 15(2):77-83. The practice of genetic counseling combines knowledge of genetic mechanisms and diseases with an appreciation for unique psychological burdens and complex ethical and social issues. It requires a commitment to the highest standards in patient autonomy, privacy and informed consent. The School of Medicine at Wayne State University offers a master’s level graduate program in genetic counseling. The Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics provides an excellent learning environment in which students can develop competency in the fundamental genetic principles. The Detroit Medical Center and surrounding metropolitan hospitals offer a variety of clinical sites, including clinical laboratories, for hands on experiences through which students can apply the knowledge gained through didactic course work to real people and situations. The culturally and socio-economically diverse population of the Detroit metropolitan community provides a unique opportunity to explore the influence of cultural and socio-economic differences on the provision of effective clinical genetic services and the genetic counseling process. Requirements Forty-seven credits are required to earn a master's degree in genetic counseling. These credits consist of 35 from core courses, 6 from the clinical internships, and 6 from research project-related coursework and independent study. Students can choose to do an (optional) elective. If so chosen, the elective should be a course pertaining to ethnic/cultural diversity, health communication, health disparities, disability awareness or other topic that contributes to the student’s understanding of the culturally and socially diverse populations s/he may serve as a genetic counselor. The genetic counseling program requirements include a clinical research project which falls under the Plan B of the Graduate's School requirements for a master's degree. The standard of performance and professionalism expected of students in the program is described below. These include specific expectations in didactic coursework, performance evaluations during the clinical internships and overall expectations for behavior and professionalism throughout the students’ tenure in the program. 1. Students will comply with the requirements of the Graduate School of WSU (students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.00). 2. Students must satisfactorily complete (B or better) all of the program’s core courses (MGG 7010, MGG 7640, MGG 7830, MGG 7860, MGG 7600, MGG 7660, MGG 7740, MGG 7741, MGG 7800, MGG 7880, MGG 7881, FPH 7240, MGG 7999, FPH 7015, MGG7710). 3. Students must satisfactorily complete (B or better) each of the clinical internships and introductory internships (MGG 8998). 4. Students must satisfactorily complete the research project courses (MGG 7999, Section 003, Research Project Seminar; FPH 7015, Biostatistics 1; MGG 7999, Section 002, Independent Study- 2 semesters) and a research project as described in detail in a separate document. 5. Students must attend supplemental activities as required by the program faculty. 6. Students are expected to behave in a professional and ethical manner that the program faculty consider necessary to function as competent and responsible genetic counselors. Students are expected to review the document titled “Professionalism”. Additionally, the NSGC Code of Ethics is another document that describes the professional attributes that form the core goals and values of our profession. Students are expected to be responsive to feedback from program faculty and clinical supervisors. These expectations, and the ramifications of not meeting them, are described in a separate document entitled “Professional Impairment Policy.” 7. Students are expected to have regular contact with the program faculty who monitor their academic activities and performance in clinic. Students are expected to discuss any difficulties they are having that may interfere with their optimal performance. 8. Students will meet individually, with one or both program directors, to discuss current coursework, clinical internships and research progress. These meetings are scheduled throughout the program to keep students apprised of their progress in achieving program objectives and established practice-based competencies. These are also opportunities for students to seek mentorship from the program directors. 9. During each clinical internship the student’s progress and performance will be monitored and evaluated by a clinical supervisor(s). Performance will be evaluated throughout the internship, culminating in a summative mid-rotation evaluation and a summative, written evaluation at the end of the internship. The supervisor(s) will Edit Date 8.13.2020 share the results of the final summative evaluation with the student in person. A copy will be available to the genetic counseling program directors upon completion of the internship. The student will also complete both an open and an anonymous evaluation of the internship. All evaluations must be completed and available to the program directors before the student receives a grade for the internship. Students must achieve a “B” or higher in each clinical internship in order to successfully complete the internship requirement. A passing grade means the student has achieved a level of competency commensurate with his/her level of training. The Student Evaluation Committee is the genetic counseling graduate program’s academic decision-making body which determines the student’s fitness and suitability for the practice of genetic counseling. The committee is comprised of the program directors and the medical director. Other faculty members (course directors, clinical supervisors) are asked to participate as needed, depending on the nature of the issue. This committee makes decisions relative to the retention, promotion and readmission of students. It is also responsible for assuring that the rules of the school and rights of the individuals involved are honored. If the student disagrees with any determinations made by the Student Evaluation Committee, he/she has the right to have it reviewed by the Provost. The program leadership meets each semester to assess each student’s performance in course work, clinical internships, supplemental activities, progress on their research project, behavior and professionalism. If there are significant concerns about a student’s performance, the Student Evaluation Committee will be convened to review the circumstances and make specific recommendations regarding what the student needs to do to make up any deficiencies. If the student does not adhere to these recommendations or if their performance does not improve, the Committee may make recommendations regarding dismissal from the program. The Committee has the right to place a student on probation, suspend the student or grant a leave of absence. The committee may recommend a psychiatric or psychological evaluation. Refusal to submit to such an evaluation when deemed necessary by the Student Evaluation Committee may result in dismissal from the program. Edit Date 8.13.2020 Wayne State University School of Medicine Genetic Counseling Graduate Program Curriculum Overview Year 1 Year 2 Fall Winter Spring/Summer Fall* Winter Course Principles of Genetic Theory & Practice of Advanced Theory & Optional Elective Work Counseling Genetic Counseling Practice of Genetic MGG 7640, 4 crs. MGG 7740, 3 crs. Counseling MGG 7741, 3 crs. Introductory Molecular Advanced Human Advanced Medical Biology Genetics Genetics MGG 7010, 4 crs. MGG 7600, 4 crs. MGG 7800, 3crs. Human Development and Genetic Counseling Genetic Counseling Teratology Seminar Seminar MGG 7830, 1 cr. MGG 7880, 1 cr. MGG 7880, 1 cr. Epidemiology 1 Practical Applications of Senior Seminar in FPH 7240, 3 crs. Genetic Counseling, Genetic Counseling MGG 7660, 3 crs. MGG 7881, 2 cr. Evaluating the Health Care Literature MGG 7860, 1 cr. Medical Genetics MGG 7710, 2 crs. Research Research Project Research Project Research Project Project Seminar, MGG 7999, Section MGG 7999, Section MGG 7999, Section 002, 1 cr. 001, 1 cr. 003, 1 cr. Biostatistics 1 FPH 7015, 3 crs. Clinical Observational Clinical Internship Clinical Internship Clinical Internship Clinical Internship Activities Experiences (Introductory) Participation genetics Participation genetics Participation genetics Observe in various Participation genetics clinics clinics/laboratories clinics/specialty clinical/advocacy settings clinics 2 rotations (14 wks.) 2 rotations (14 wks.) internships 14 wks. MGG 8998, 1 cr. MGG 8998, 2 crs. 2 rotations (14 wks.) MGG 8998, 1 cr. MGG 8998, 2 crs. Other Attend relevant seminars, conferences, grand
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