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  • Genetics and Genomics Education
  • Global Health Professions Training

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  • Existing genetic counselor (GC) training programs vary globally, with established guidelines in some regions.
  • Emerging regions face challenges adapting existing aspirational competency lists for GC training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a globally agreed-upon core curriculum for genetic counselor (GC) education.
  • To support the development of new GC training programs in underserved regions.

Main Methods:

  • A global consensus process involving an online-modified Delphi survey of GC education providers and credentialing board members.
  • Literature review and analysis of existing curriculum guidelines and competencies to identify potential topics.
  • Two-round survey assessing topic relevance with >80% agreement, followed by online consensus meetings.

Main Results:

  • A consensus list of 25 core content topics for genetic counselor (GC) curricula was identified across four key areas: counseling and communication, genetics and genomics, medical knowledge, and professional skills.
  • Eleven additional "Tier 2" topics were proposed for consideration based on regional needs.

Conclusions:

  • The consensus list provides a foundational curriculum for new and emerging genetic counselor (GC) training programs globally.
  • This framework can guide the standardization and enhancement of GC education worldwide.