#143 Elizabeth Turner on Telehealth Genetic Counseling

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast

To kick off our mini series in telehealth genetics fellow genetic counselor, Elizabeth Turner joins our host Kira Dineen. Elizabeth is the cofounder and Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Tele-Genetic Counseling (AT-GC). Elizabeth’s team, one of the first tele-genetic companies to enter the industry, provides comprehensive genetic counseling services via telemedicine. Elizabeth has practiced in the areas of oncology, pediatrics, reproductive health, and general genetics, and holds a current certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling.

Did you know most people are visual learners? That’s why visual aids are critical during genetic counseling appointments. As we explore in this show, genetic concepts can be really complex to understand, which is why the Greenwood Genetic Center created genetic counseling aids. And now their 7th edition is available, including an app for iPads. In telehealth appointments it can be incredibly helpful to share your screen with these visual aids from Greenwood, so download this vital tool for your daily practice here!

We receive a lot of emails from listeners interested in genetic careers and we love connecting and providing resources. One of those is Keck Graduate Institute’s genetics programs in Southern California. KGI offers a master’s degree in genetic counseling, and a first-of-its-kind graduate program in genomic data analytics. This two-year master’s program gives students the opportunity to work side-by-side with applied life scientists and future genetic counselors while gaining hands-on experience with the technologies and information that are revolutionizing the future of medicine. Learn more about KGI’s programs by visiting kgi.edu/dnatoday.

On This Episode We Discuss:

Motivation to start AT-GC

Initial hurdles to telehealth

COVID-19’s impact on telehealth

Telehealth affecting disparities in genetics

Languages AT-GC offer for sessions

Specialties in genetic counseling AT-GC provides

Scenarios where telehealth is preferable to in person

Coordinating samples for genetic testing

Genetic counseling telehealth internships and rotations

Future of telehealth

Learn more about Elizabeth Turner and her company, Advanced Tele-Genetic Counseling (AT-GC) on their website.

Stay tuned for the next new episode of DNA Today dropping next Friday (March 26th)! This will continues our mini series in telehealth genetics. The CEO of PhenoTips, Dr. Orion Buske, will be sharing his expertise on digital tools in genetic counseling.

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