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"For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it." - Amanda Gorman
"For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it." - Amanda Gorman
Who: Stanford Genetic Counselors, program alumni, and current students
What: The continuation of a journey in understanding, reflecting, and strategizing about ways we can improve our genetic counseling community and practice. Fostering a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace to meet the needs and challenges of all patients and colleagues, regardless of their background.
Each 1 hour session will consist of two parts:
Teaching on the topic and questions
Large group brainstorming and goal setting
When: First Monday of each month, 4-5 PM PST (with exceptions, see schedule below)
Where: Held virtually - Please email ekohl@stanford.edu if you'd like access to the Zoom link.
PDSS #1: Supporting Children’s Learning Needs: IEPs, 504s, SSTs, and the Role of HEAL
Date: Monday, October 6th, 4-5pm PT
Date: Monday, October 6th, 4-5pm PT
Facilitators: Thayer Gershon (she/her)
PDSS #2: Understanding Differences & Building Unity: The GC Experience in Florida and California
Date: Monday, November 3rd, 4-5pm PT
Date: Monday, November 3rd, 4-5pm PT
Facilitators: MaryAnn Campion (she/her, Stanford) and Debi Cragun (she/her, University of South Florida)
PDSS #3: The Global State of Genetic Counseling
Date: Monday, December 1st, 10-11am PT
Date: Monday, December 1st, 10-11am PT
Facilitators: Kelly Ormond (she/her)
PDSS #4: Making Genetics Education Accessible to All
Date: Monday, January 5th, 4-5 PM PT
Date: Monday, January 5th, 4-5 PM PT
Facilitators: Ruth Schade, PhD (she/her)
PDSS #5: Career Advice in a Season of Uncertainty
Date: Monday, February 2nd, 4:30-5:30 PM PT
Date: Monday, February 2nd, 4:30-5:30 PM PT
Facilitators: Michael Joiner-Hill from Stanford Career Education (he/him)
PDSS #6: Alliance for Genomic Justic and the Stanford GC Community: Potential for Collaboration
Date: Monday, March 2nd, 4:30-5:30 PM PT
Date: Monday, March 2nd, 4:30-5:30 PM PT
Facilitators: Michelle Takemoto, MS, CGC (she/her)
PDSS #7: From Unexpected News to a Hope Story: A Parent's Perspective on Delivering a Down Syndrome Diagnosis
Date: Monday, April 6th, 5-6 PM PT
Date: Monday, April 6th, 5-6 PM PT
Facilitators: Rick Smith (Founder of Hope Story) (he/him)
PDSS #8: Building for Patients: A Genetic Counseling Approach to Product
Date: Monday, May 4th, 5-6 PM PT (HYBRID: In person and on Zoom)
Date: Monday, May 4th, 5-6 PM PT (HYBRID: In person and on Zoom)
Facilitators: Kenny Wong, MS, CGC (he/him)
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