How to Answer: Genetic testing is a critical decision for any individual. How will you ease their mind and walk them through the process?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Genetic Counseling job interview.
10. Genetic testing is a critical decision for any individual. How will you ease their mind and walk them through the process?
How to Answer
This question is a great way to show your empathic side and discuss an experience where you had to hand walk a patient who was indecisive.
Written by Ryan Brown
Answer Example
"Working with a genetic counselor as an intern, we had a patient who had a family history of prostrate cancer, and was contemplating getting tested so that he can be proactive and schedule doctor's appointments more often so that he can detect it in its early stages. Though he knew all of this, he seemed very antsy and scared that the results would come out positive. I let him know that just because the test comes back positive, does not necessarily mean that it can happen. I also talked about many cases, when detected early enough, can be eradicated by chemotherapy."
Written by Ryan Brown