2023-2024 Professional Development
Seminar Series
"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. CEUs will be available. Please bookmark this website, as we will update it at least one week in advance of each seminar with additional details!
Each 1 hour session will consist of three parts:
Teaching on the topic
Small group discussions (please bring a humble openness to growth and change)
Large group brainstorming and goal setting
When: First Monday of each month (with exceptions, see schedule below)
If you would like to access any of our materials or connect with the presentation teams from any of the following seminars, please indicate your interest on our 'Contact Us' form.
This may include:
- access to powerpoint slides
- access to video recordings
- access to planning materials
- informal guidance on how you can create a similar talk for your intended audience
Date: October 9, 4-5p PT
Facilitators: Lizzy Chandler
30 min of engaging material to help you prepare for the seminar:
Patient Perspectives on Intimate Partner Violence Discussion during Genetic Counseling Sessions by Chen et. al, 2017 (Journal Article)
Universal Education and Screening for Intimate Partner Violence in a Reproductive Health Setting (Video)
LGBTQ Domestic Violence Targeted Recommendation: Direction regarding mandatory reporting and youth (Article)
Date: November 6, 4-5p PT
Facilitators: Hans Lindahl
30 min of engaging material to help you prepare for the seminar:
X0, XXY, Oh My! Understanding Chromosomes and Prenatal Testing by Hans Lindahl and Kaitlyn Brown MS, LCGC (article)
What to expect when you’re expecting an extra X or Y chromosome by Bonnie Rochman (article)
Resources on Intersex and Genital Development for Medical Curricula (videos and articles – no need to read/watch all)
Date: December 4th, 4-5pm PT
Facilitators: Evan Lewis
30 min of engaging material to help you prepare for the seminar:
U.S. Scientists' Role in the Eugenics Movement (1907–1939): A Contemporary Biologist's Perspective by Steven A. Farber (Journal Article)
Date: February 5th, 4-5pm PT
Facilitators: Megan Yabumoto and Michelle Nguyen
30 min of engaging material to help you prepare for the seminar:
Diagnostic Overshadowing: See Beyond the Diagnosis by Jim Blair (article)
Tips for caring for patients with disabilities, from a mother and physician by Susan Coppa (article)
PDSS #5 - Rethinking ancestry, ethnicity, and family history in genetic counseling practice: through an inclusive and anti-racist lens
Date: March 4th, 4-5pm PT
Facilitators: Robin Bennett
30 min of engaging material to help you prepare for the seminar:
Words matter: The language of difference in human genetics https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36524987/ (paper)
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