Wisconsin 2024 Genetics Exchange
Oct
10
8:30 AM08:30

Wisconsin 2024 Genetics Exchange

Registration is now open for the 2024 Wisconsin Genetics Exchange held on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 8:30 am – 5:10 pm.

 The conference is jointly planned by the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) in partnership with the Wisconsin Genetic Counselors Association (WIGCA).

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Registration

Registration is required for all participants. Registration deadline is September 26,2024

There is no registration fee. NSGC's CEU application fee ($35) will be covered for the first 80 certified genetic counselors who register, request CEUs in this online registration, and attend the full conference (either in-person or virtually).

Continuing Education Credit

Application approvals are pending for 0.59 NSGC Category 1  CEU credits. 

 CEU credits are available to all attend the conference live (in-person and virtually). Partial credit is available to those who do not attend the entire conference. However, we are required to verify each claimant’s attendance aligns with the number of credits requested.  This will be achieved through an attestation of time and self-identification on the conference evaluation.

WIGCA Annual Business Meeting

The WIGCA Annual Business Meeting will begin following adjournment of the Wisconsin Genetics Exchange.

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National Society of Genetic Counselors 43rd Annual Conference
Sep
17
to Sep 21

National Society of Genetic Counselors 43rd Annual Conference

  • Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The NSGC Annual Conference showcases advancements across the breadth of the genetic counseling profession to provide education and build community. Attendees will gain knowledge of clinical and scientific best practices and insights into emerging research. The conference provides a unique opportunity to engage and network with colleagues and pursue professional development.

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Illinois Society of Genetic Professionals Annual Symposium
May
20
8:00 AM08:00

Illinois Society of Genetic Professionals Annual Symposium

The Illinois Society of Genetic Professionals invites you to the ISGP Annual Symposium!

The 2024 Medical Genomics Symposium will be on Monday, May 20th from 8am-4:30pm at Prentice Women's Hospital in Chicago. This is a hybrid event: Attendees can join virtually or in-person. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.

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Penn Lynch Syndrome Symposium
Mar
11
9:00 AM09:00

Penn Lynch Syndrome Symposium

  • Rubenstein Auditorium,Smilow Center for Translational Research (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Keynote SpeakerProf. Dr. med. Matthias Kloor
Date:
Monday, March 11, 2024
Time: 10am - 6pm
Location: In person OR Virtual Attendance
Cost: FREE!  Also, you do not have to be a Penn Medicine patient/provider in order to register.
Continuing Education Units for Genetic Counselors: This event has been submitted to the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) for approval of Category 1 CEUs. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) accepts CEUs approved by NSGC for purposes of recertification. Pending NSGC approval, genetic counselors who attend the live event (in-person or virtual) will have the $35 CEU fee covered by symposium organizers, thanks to the generous support of the King Family Fund for Lynch Syndrome Education, Outreach and Impact.

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Virtual Workshop - Cultivating Growth: Clinical Supervision of the Genetic Counseling Student
Feb
16
8:00 AM08:00

Virtual Workshop - Cultivating Growth: Clinical Supervision of the Genetic Counseling Student

  • Zoom - link following registration (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The University of Wisconsin Madison Genetic Counseling Program is hosting a workshop for genetic counselors new to clinical supervision. The aims include providing a framework about why we supervise, how we teach clinical skills, and what constitutes effective feedback and assessment.

Questions: mgcs@pediatrics.wisc.edu

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American Society of Human Genetics Annual Meeting
Nov
1
to Nov 5

American Society of Human Genetics Annual Meeting

Join more than 8,000 scientists from around the globe at ASHG 2023 to take part in a 5-day program comprising the year's most significant new advances in the field. From Invited Sessions, to Workshops, to the Presidential Symposium and the Distinguished Speaker Symposium – there is something for everyone! Join for cross cutting issues, a celebration of ASHG’s 75th anniversary and a demonstration of new products and innovations supporting research

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National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Education Conference
Oct
17
to Oct 21

National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Education Conference

The NSCG Planning Committee has been hard at work putting together a dynamic educational program, blending the latest science and hot topic sessions designed by genetic counselors for genetic counselors.

Whether you are a seasoned counselor or newly emerging into the field, this year’s conference will provide an invaluable and engaging experience that will leave you with the tools and knowledge to elevate your practice.

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2023 GREAT 13th Annual Education Conference
Oct
13
to Oct 14

2023 GREAT 13th Annual Education Conference

The US Oncology Genetic Risk Evaluation and Testing (GREAT) program is pleased to present a two-day intermediate to advanced course for providers seeking to maintain depth and breadth of knowledge to integrate genetics and genomics into clinical oncology practice.

  • Recent advances in genetics, genomics, and precision medicine

  • The expanding role and overlap of somatic and germline genetics in cancer care

  • Practical and relevant clinical updates

  • Risk management for Hereditary Breast/Ovarian Cancer and Lynch

  • Ethical, legal, and social Issues

  • Unusual and challenging cases

  • Service delivery models

The conference will be submitted for CME accreditation and also Category 1 through NSGC. We anticipate accreditation up to 13 credit hours. 

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Midwest Genetics Network Annual Meeting
Sep
19
to Sep 20

Midwest Genetics Network Annual Meeting

MGN unites patients, families, geneticists, genetics professionals, primary care providers, payers and public health experts from each of our seven states to improve equity in access to genetic services for medically underserved populations.


Details about the annual meeting will be available soon!

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Public Health Genetics and Genomic Week
May
15
8:00 AM08:00

Public Health Genetics and Genomic Week

During the week, each day will have a theme:

May 15-“What is Public Health Genetics and Genomics?”

May 16-“Who is Involved in Public Health Genetics and Genomics?”

May 17-“Public Health Genetics and Genomics Programs”

May 18-“Public Health Screening”

May 19-“Public Health Genetics and Genomics Resources.”

Visit https://phgw.org/ for more details about specific events.

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WIGCA Annual Education Conference
Apr
28
8:00 AM08:00

WIGCA Annual Education Conference

This year’s conference will be held virtually on Friday, April 28th, 2023 from 8am – 5pm.  We are excited to offer you over seven hours of CEU eligible content this year.

WIGCA will send instructions on how to join the conference to all those with paid registration status no later than April 14th.  The deadline to register is Friday April 21st, 2023.

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WIGCA Annual Business Meeting
Sep
30
8:30 AM08:30

WIGCA Annual Business Meeting

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us virtually on Friday, September 30th, from 8:30 - 9:30 AM to hear a recap of our accomplishments from the past year and what we are looking forward to in the year to come! This immediately precedes the Genetics Exchange, which will be later that morning.

Email WisconsinGCA@gmail.com for details on how to access the meeting.

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