What is Public Health Genetics and how do I become an MPHG?

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I'm Katie Lee Hornberger, a multi-state licensed, certified genetic counselor with 7+ years of reproductive genetic counseling experience. I've worked in a clinic setting, a lab setting, and in multiple industry roles including a start-up and a small business where I was the first and only GC on staff. I love the field of reproductive genetic counseling and helping people grow their families, but beyond that I also enjoy teaching and training current GC students.

My vision for this channel is to inspire aspiring genetic counselors by providing insights into the career and application process. My hope is that by making information on genetic counseling widely available and showing a friendly genetic counselor face, a more diverse set of applicants will be inspired to explore a career in genetic counseling.

On Wannabe Wednesday I post content on the application process including tips on editing your CV, personal statement, and how to answer grad school interview questions. Beyond that I demystify common questions about genetic counseling like how much do you get paid and whether or not genetic counseling is a stressful career. If this content sounds interesting to you, please subscribe to my channel and ring the notification bell! While other GCs have monetized application help, I am committed to sharing lots of tips for free so you don't want to miss out

May 23- May 27th, 2022 is Public Health Genetics Week. Viewers of this channel often write in with questions about MPHs and what type of career an individual with MPH might pursue. Today, I interviewed Megan Lyon, MPH and she answered all of these questions and more. If you are interested in learning more about what it's like to work in public health and how to get there please take a listen.

Consider taking advantage of some of the events to learn more about Public Health Genetics. You can check them out here: phgw.org

Below are other websites we discussed during the interview:
nccrcg.org
https://geneticspolicy.nccrcg.org/ (NCC policy website)
https://thisispublichealth.org/

Timeline:
0:00 Introduction
1:42 What is Public Health Genetics Week?
2:35 What does an MPH do for work?
5:35 Do you work with genetic counselors?
6:30 Concentrations of MPH and what grad school looks like
8:56 How to apply for MPH programs
11:06 How might it compare to genetic counseling school?
12:05 If you earn a MPHG where might you work?
14:50 Where can I learn more about Public Health Genetics?

On Wannabe Wednesday I post content on the application process including tips on editing your CV, personal statement, and how to answer grad school interview questions. Beyond that I demystify common questions about genetic counseling like how much do you get paid and whether or not genetic counseling is a stressful career. If this content sounds interesting to you, please subscribe to my channel and ring the notification bell!

My vision for this channel is to inspire aspiring genetic counselors by providing insights into the career and application process. My hope is that by making information on genetic counseling widely available and showing a friendly genetic counselor face, a more diverse set of applicants will be inspired to explore a career in genetic counseling.