Welcome to the Association of Genetic Counseling Program Directors

Established in 1992, the AGCPD was formed to promote collaborative interactions among graduate genetic counseling training programs and support high standards of genetic counselor education.

The AGCPD currently consists of over 55 Full Member Programs.

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The AGCPD Vision

Advancing quality in genetic counselor education

The AGCPD Mission

The mission of the AGCPD is to build a diverse community of graduate-level educators to define best practices, facilitate resource-sharing, and foster collaborations to promote equitable, inclusive, and just education for genetic counselor.

Prospective Students

Genetic counselors provide services to clients and families for a wide range of genetic or genomic indications.

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Starting a New Program

The AGCPD seeks to promote the development of new genetic counseling training programs.

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Membership

There are three levels of AGCPD membership aligned to the stages of training program development.

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You can’t change your genes, but you can change your lifestyle and, in turn, reduce your risk factors. Family history doesn’t have to be your destiny.

Rovina M. Brock

Discover The Future of Genetic Counseling

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