Rsrch for Genetic Counselors 2

School of Medicine

Research for Genetic Counselors 2 will explore the research process, with a focus on genetic counseling research. The course will introduce the skills students will need to develop a thesis proposal and complete a research study that addresses the specific aims outlined in GC6610 . This course implements application of research components and will be heavily discussion based. Each student will develop his or her thesis proposal throughout this course. As topics are discussed in class, students will apply knowledge to those aspects of the development of their theses. This will culminate in the presentation of their thesis proposals to the committee at the end of the second semester. Topics addressed during the second semester will include: project management skills (recruitment and enrollment, collection and management of data, research budgets), human subjects research and the IRB, the informed consent process, research ethics and cultural competence in genetic counseling research. Additional topics intended to build competency in research include Genetic Counselors role in medical research, clinical trials and publishing.