Curriculum

The Mayo School of Health Sciences Genetic Counseling Laboratory Internship Program prepares individuals for professional practice in genetic testing and laboratory genetic counseling. During the program, learning experiences are provided to allow the intern to:

• Work collaboratively with board-certified genetic counselors, laboratory directors and medical geneticists in laboratory and medical genetics
• Obtain knowledge and experience in the field of genetic testing and laboratory genetic counseling
• Identify appropriate use of tests, and articulate limitations, accuracy and possible testing outcomes
• Review clinical and family information necessary for scheduling of appropriate tests and proper interpretation of test results
• Track and coordinate complex cases requiring special attention through the laboratory
• Review results and interpretations in genetic reports
• Observe reporting of results to a third party
• Observe follow-up for patients with positive or ambiguous results
• Develop and present informational seminar to Mayo staff
• Attend in-house genetic conferences

Participation in the activities listed above will be based on the length and scope of the rotation.

Grading or Evaluation
Mayo School of Health Sciences uses evaluative tools that include:

• Demonstration of skills
• Self-assessment exercises
• Faculty reviews

Curriculum Enhancements
Mayo School of Health Sciences is committed to developing and maintaining the very best education programs. Changes may be made to the curriculum and other aspects of this program as necessary to assure the highest-quality training.

Changes may be made to the curriculum and other aspects of this program as necessary to assure quality.

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