ArticleJournal of genetic counseling2018
Movement of Genetic Counselors from Clinical to Non-clinical Positions: Identifying Driving Forces.
Article in Journal of genetic counseling, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 16 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Genetic counselors' perspectives and experiences with workplace genetic testing: Results of a national survey.Genetics in medicine open · 2026Article
- Factors influencing retention of patient-facing genetic counselors: Role of generational age and work environment.Journal of genetic counseling · 2025Article
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- Ophthalmic genetic counselling: emerging trends in practice perspectives in Asia.Journal of community genetics · 2023Article
- 'Steep learning curves' to 'Smooth Sailing': A reappraisal of telegenetics amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.Journal of genetic counseling · 2021Article
- Institutional and Social Issues Surrounding Genetic Counselors in Japan: Current Challenges and Implications for the Global Community.Frontiers in genetics · 2021Article
- Access to Genetic Counselors in the Southern United States.Journal of personalized medicine · 2019Article
- Response to Commercial Genetic Testing and the Future of the Genetic Counseling Profession.Journal of genetic counseling · 2018Article
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Abstract
A previous study of genetic counselors (GCs) in the state of Indiana identified movement out of clinical positions within the past 2 years. The aims of this study were to determine if this trend is nationwide and identify reasons why GCs are leaving their positions and factors that might help employers attract and retain GCs. An email was sent to members of the American Board of Genetic Counseling with a link to an online confidential survey. There were 939 responses (23.5% response rate). Overall, 52% of GCs report being highly satisfied in their current position, although almost two thirds think about leaving and one third had changed jobs within the past 2 years. Of those who had changed jobs (n = 295), 74.9% had been working in a hospital/clinic setting but only 46.3% currently do, demonstrating a major shift out of the clinic (p < 0.001). The top three reasons cited for leaving a position were work environment/institutional climate, salary/benefits, and a lack of feeling valued/recognized as a professional. These results confirm that GCs are moving out of clinical positions and document elements of job satisfaction. We suggest points for employers to consider when trying to recruit or retain GCs.
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