Genetic Counselor Awareness Day
Genetic Counselor Awareness Day is hosted on the second Thursday in November each year. It is dedicated to empowering genetic counselors to help raise awareness and interest about genetic counselors in your communities and institutions, and to help consumers understand the important and supportive role genetic counselors can play as part of their healthcare team.
2024 Activity Schedule
- All Day — Spread Awareness on social media with your followers by using our ready-made social media posts and images. Personalize them to reflect your unique voice. For those not on social media, post a Genetic Counselor Awareness Day Flyer at your institution and help spread the word about this important day.
- All Day — Refer patients to NSGC’s new patient-facing site in Spanish. Patients can also search for a genetic counselor using the Find a Genetic Counselor website in Spanish.
- 10:00 am CT — Join NSGC's social media live stream panel discussion on NSGC's Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X profiles.
- 11:00 am CT — Come test your knowledge and have some fun with us during the Genetic Counselor social media trivia! Join us on NSGC's X profile and take part in our interactive trivia session.
- 12:00 pm CT — Register for our Genetic Counselor Awareness Day webinar to explore the diverse career opportunities for genetic counselors in the industry. Weren't able to attend the webinar? Watch it below!
Ways to Celebrate
- Genetic Counselor Awareness Day Flyers: Post one of these flyers at your institution to help spread the word about this important day and the work you do
- Zoom Background: Help promote Genetic Counselor Awareness Day by downloading this Zoom background and using it in the weeks leading up to the event
- Web, Email, and Social Media Graphics: Use these graphics in your emails and on your company websites, and don't forget to tag all of your posts with #GeneticCounselorAwarenessDay
- Genetic Counselor Referral Tool: Encourage members of the general public to help individuals determine whether meeting with a genetic counselor could be helpful for them or members of their family.
- Student Outreach: Utilize the Diverse Workforce & Student Recruitment resources on the NSGC Healthcare Business Resources page (be sure you are logged in to your NSGC account) to discover ways to bring awareness to genetic counseling within your community. Consider connecting with a local high school, college or community center to share your experience as a genetic counselor, connect with students and encourage them to explore a career in genetic counseling!
- We’re making it easier than ever to celebrate Genetic Counselor Awareness Day! Check out our Celebration Kit, packed with everything you need to spread the word and show your support. Inside, you’ll find email templates, social media graphics, fun stickers and flyers in both English and Spanish. Whether you’re posting online or celebrating at your workplace, these resources will help you spotlight the amazing contributions of genetic counselors.