Peer-Reviewed Publication
J Genet Couns2026;35(4):e70260.August 1, 2026Journal Article
Factors That Influence Genetic Counselors' Professional Identity-A Qualitative Study.
Lisa Schwartz1, Kaye Stenberg2, Andrea Casey3, Jennifer Fitzpatrick4, Mia S Mackall5, McKinsey L Goodenberger6, Aishwarya Arjunan7, Sarah Witherington8, Isha Kalia9, Rachel Mills10
1Department of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences, The George Washington University, Ashburn, Virginia, USA.
2School of Health Professions, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
3Department of Human and Organizational Learning, The George Washington University, Ashburn, Virginia, USA.
4Department of Human Genetics, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
5Natera Inc, Austin, Texas, USA.
6Department of Lab Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
7Department of Medical Affairs, GRAIL LLC, Menlo Park, California, USA.
8Quest Diagnostics Inc, Secaucus, New Jersey, USA.
9Otogenetics Corporation, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
10MS Genetic Counseling Program, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.
Abstract
Genetic counselors describe their professional identity as who they are (personal characteristics and attributes), what they do (actions and skills), and what they possess (training and knowledge). A shared multidimensional perspective highlights the transferability of their skills across diverse roles and settings. This qualitative study aimed to identify factors that influence genetic counselors…
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