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ArticleGenetics in medicine open2024

A mixed-methods assessment of the Australasian Society of Genetic Counselors (ASGC) Mentor Program.

Holly Canton, Rebecca Macintosh, Joanna Sweeting, Helen Mountain, Jodie Ingles, Amy Nisselle, Erin Turbitt, Alison McEwen, Laura Yeates

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Holly CantonGraduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Rebecca MacintoshCentre for Clinical Genetics, Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Joanna SweetingGenomics and Inherited Disease Program, Garvan Institute of Medical Research and University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
Helen MountainGraduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Jodie InglesGenomics and Inherited Disease Program, Garvan Institute of Medical Research and University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
Amy NisselleGenomics in Society, Murdoch Children's Research Institute and Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Erin TurbittGraduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Alison McEwenGraduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Laura YeatesGenomics and Inherited Disease Program, Garvan Institute of Medical Research and University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.

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Abstract

Purpose: In Australia and New Zealand, one third of genetic counselors have less than 5 years' experience. Sharing experienced practitioners' professional knowledge is needed as the profession grows. Formal mentoring is an important facilitator of career progression and shared knowledge. In 2022, the Australasian Society of Genetic Counselors developed a 6-month mentor program, matching mentees with experienced genetic counselors (>10 years). We aimed to evaluate and assess the overall satisfaction and acceptability of the program, the matching process, and barriers to participation. Methods: We used an explanatory mixed-method design with cross-sectional surveys deployed at baseline and follow-up and opt-in semi-structured interviews. Interview transcripts were analyzed using codebook thematic analysis, and data were integrated in a narrative approach. Results: Fifteen mentors and 15 mentees ( Conclusion: The Australasian Society of Genetic Counselors Mentor Program filled a gap in professional development within the Australian and New Zealand genetic counseling community and highlighted a general desire to share knowledge with new members of the profession.

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Genetic counselingMentoringProfessional development

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