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Genetic Counseling Mock Interview

Question 8 of 25 for our Genetic Counseling Mock Interview

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Question 8 of 25

Tell me about your experience shadowing a GC.

"In college, I shadowed a genetic counselor to gain experience specifically interacting with patients. She let me run labs and discuss results with her and even allowed me to participate in patient meetings so that I can have a well-rounded experience. She would always challenge me and would ask me ad hoc questions on recent research articles so that I kept up with my reading. The more I learned and studied Genetic principles, the more I wanted to have a career in this field- mainly to help patients by identifying disorders."

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  • 8. Tell me about your experience shadowing a GC.

      How to Answer

      The interviewer wants you to discuss what you learned while shadowing a GC. Did she motivate or challenge you?



      Written by Ryan Brown

      Answer Example

      "In college, I shadowed a genetic counselor to gain experience specifically interacting with patients. She let me run labs and discuss results with her and even allowed me to participate in patient meetings so that I can have a well-rounded experience. She would always challenge me and would ask me ad hoc questions on recent research articles so that I kept up with my reading. The more I learned and studied Genetic principles, the more I wanted to have a career in this field- mainly to help patients by identifying disorders."

      Written by Ryan Brown