Wayne State University Genetic Counseling Program

Wayne State University Genetic Counseling Program The official page of the Wayne State University Genetic Counseling Graduate Program

Our Genetic Counseling Graduate program is strategically designed to provide a solid foundation in scientific knowledge and counseling skills, both equally important for success as a professional genetic counselor. We are located in the Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics in the Wayne State University School of Medicine. The Center’s extraordinary faculty, internationally recognized patient

clinics, and state-of-the-art research laboratories uniquely integrate molecular medicine, genetics research, and patient care activities. The Center’s dedication to bridging basic research and patient care provides an exceptional environment for the Genetic Counseling Graduate Program. The diverse population found in the greater Detroit area provides a unique opportunity to explore how ethnic and cultural differences influence the effectiveness of clinical genetic services and the genetic counseling process. Our goal is to provide our students an educational environment which is conducive to developing the skills, knowledge and attitudes (practice based competencies) needed to function successfully as productive and responsible genetic counselors in a variety of work settings. Students are expected to complete the program in two years (five semesters) on a full-time basis. Approximately six students are accepted into the genetic counseling program each academic year. The high faculty to student ratio provides the opportunity for individualized instruction and mentoring. The program has achieved “Full Accreditation” by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling.

A huge congratulations to the Class of 2026!!!! Check out the super adorable future GC!😍
05/08/2026

A huge congratulations to the Class of 2026!!!! Check out the super adorable future GC!😍

Congrats to our alum, Madeline, on her recent grant funded project!
12/04/2025

Congrats to our alum, Madeline, on her recent grant funded project!

Clinicians Kenneth Nepple, MD, and Madeline VanDerGraaf, MS, LGC, have received a grant for a multi-faceted quality improvement project using artificial intelligence to enhance advanced prostate cancer care.

The goal of the project is to use different quality improvement approaches, enhanced by AI-based tools, to identify more patients with advanced prostate cancer who may benefit from genetic testing.

Learn more in the comments.

From early morning sessions to evening walks along the waterfront, our second-year students made the most of their time ...
11/14/2025

From early morning sessions to evening walks along the waterfront, our second-year students made the most of their time at in Seattle. The conference offered a chance to learn, connect, and reflect on how far they’ve come!

Happy GC Appreciation Day! We would like to take a moment to recognize all the genetic counselors that have contributed ...
11/13/2025

Happy GC Appreciation Day! We would like to take a moment to recognize all the genetic counselors that have contributed to the Wayne State program-the students, the alumni, the supervisors, the lecturers, the faculty, the advisory committee, etc. Thank you for making our program great!

Congratulations, Maggie Bowler, on the publication of your graduate research project!
10/14/2025

Congratulations, Maggie Bowler, on the publication of your graduate research project!

Population-wide genomic screening for medically actionable conditions has the potential to expand opportunities for early intervention and personalized healthcare to a broader group of people than tr...

Striking up friendships before the semester starts! Our first and second-years hit the lanes for some pre-class bonding,...
08/31/2025

Striking up friendships before the semester starts! Our first and second-years hit the lanes for some pre-class bonding, laughter, and a few gutter balls 🎳

Welcoming a new cohort and celebrating the return of our second-years! The year ahead is full of opportunity, and we can...
08/29/2025

Welcoming a new cohort and celebrating the return of our second-years! The year ahead is full of opportunity, and we can’t wait to see all the growth and learning to come.

So excited to welcome our new students!
08/22/2025

So excited to welcome our new students!

Looking forward to welcoming this fantastic group of individuals this fall!
05/20/2025

Looking forward to welcoming this fantastic group of individuals this fall!

Busy end of the semester including last day of class, Class of 2025 Research Presentations, and graduation! A huge congr...
05/13/2025

Busy end of the semester including last day of class, Class of 2025 Research Presentations, and graduation! A huge congrats to our graduates. We wish you all the very best!

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540 E. Canfield Street ; 2375 Scott Hall
Detroit, MI
48201

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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