Helpful Links

American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG)
The credentialing body for clinical geneticists, laboratory geneticists and medical geneticists. ABMG certified genetic counselors before the formation of ABGC.

American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG)
Provides education, resources and a voice for the medical genetics profession.

American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)
Theprofessional organization for eneticists includes researchers, academicians, clinicians, laboratory practice professionals, genetic counselors, nurses and others involved in or with special interest in human genetics.

Genetic Alliance
An international coalition of individuals, professionals and genetic support organizations that promote healthy lives for those impacted by genetics.

National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG)
A national effort to promote health professional education and promote access to information about advances in human genetics.

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Supports genetic and genomic research, investigation into the ethical, legal and social implications surrounding genetics research, and educational outreach activities.

National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
Provides education, resources and a voice for the genetic counseling profession.

Office of Genomics & Disease Prevention at the CDC
Provides information about human genetic discoveries and how they can be used to improve health and prevent disease.

Genetic Counseling Education: Connecting the Global Community
Makes availableproceedings and other materials generated from international genetic counseling program directors,professional organizations, and credentialing bodies that represent genetic counselors.