The Texas Society of Genetic Counselors aims to be the leading advocate for the genetic counseling profession, genetic services & education throughout Texas.

TEXAS, USA
Joined December 2013
Apply for the TSGC DEI Stipend today! Please see the application for more details. Click this link to apply: forms.gle/KqyNp6pm6higjFxE6. If you have any questions, reach out to [email protected].
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As a reminder, NextGen Registration is open until August 17th and the Fall Series begins on August 24th. shp.utsouthwestern.edu/progr… TSGC Stipend application: forms.gle/KqyNp6pm6higjFxE6 #GeneChat #geneticcounseling
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TSGC wishes the very best of luck to everyone taking the ABGC Certification Exam this August! Trust your knowledge and preparation. You got this! @ABGCertifiedGCs #GeneChat #GeneticCounseling #CertifiedGeneticCounselor
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Please Save the Date for the 2027 Texas Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Education Conference! Planning for the 2027 meeting is underway, and we need your help! Please email [email protected] if you are interested in getting involved.
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Reimbursement applications are being accepted for the Fall NextGen Counseling Education Program. If you have been environmentally, educationally, financially disadvantaged, apply below after you have registered. All materials must be submitted by 8/24/26 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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It's mentorship season! The TSGC DEI team is accepting applications for both mentor and mentee roles! Please see below for additional details. #GeneChat
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The TSGC DEI Committee has two open volunteer positions! If you are interested or have any questions, please contact [email protected]. For more information about the DEI committee, click here: tsgc.org/dei #GeneChat #GeneticCounseling #DEI
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Registration is now open for the Fall NextGen Counseling Education Program, which is a 12-week online course designed for prospective genetic counseling students to gain a breadth of exposure to the genetic counseling field! shp.utsouthwestern.edu/progr… #genechat
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Rare Chromosome and Gene Disorder Awareness Day is today! Also known as, Rare Chromo Day, this day celebrates the individuals and their families impacted by rare chromosome and gene disorders. For more information about today, check out @Unique_charity
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This reimbursement resource is intended for individuals who are Texas residents and members of the Texas Society of Genetic Counselor (TSGC) applying for the NextGen Counseling Education Program in 2026 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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World #Neurofibromatosis (NF) Awareness Day is May 17th, BUT the entire month of May is dedicated to NF Awareness! To kick off this month, we've included a few facts about NF here. Additional information/resources for NF, can be found here: ctf.org💙💚 #GeneChat
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National DNA Day is April 25th! This day commemorates the discovery of the double helix in 1953 and the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003. #NationalDNADay #GeneChat #GeneticCounseling
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The NextGen Counseling Education Program is an affordable, 12‑week self‑paced online course offering future genetic counseling students 20+ hours of content to build knowledge and strengthen grad school applications. Summer 2026 registration is open! #GeneChat #GeneticCounseling
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Happy Match Day! Today we want to extend a big congratulations to our 3 Texas programs on another successful match day. And of course, a warm welcome to all the newly-matched students who will be joining the Texas GC community! #GCMatchDay 🤠
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Don't forget to apply to our Spring Grant Cycle this year! There's still 5 more days. See our website for application details - students and faculty are encouraged to apply.
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The 2026 Spring Grants Application is now open! TSGC members (including students in TX genetic counseling programs) are encouraged to apply. Awards up to $1,000; partial funding available. Apply by April 17, 11:59 PM CT. Details: tsgc.org/members/grants #GeneChat
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Yesterday was #LynchSyndrome Awareness day! 1 in 279 people have Lynch syndrome. 95% don't know yet. Today we share a few graphics with information on the condition. Early detection and prevention is so important for patient outcomes. #geneticcounseling
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Tomorrow is Rare Disease Day! This global movement is observed annually on February 28th (or February 29th in leap years—the rarest day of the year). Check out the Rare Disease Day website: rarediseaseday.org/ #GeneChat
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Get excited for AEC 2026 and make sure to check out these sponsor booths!
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Today is #WorldCancerDay. It serves as a reminder that: Approximately 1 in 5 people worldwide will develop cancer. Early detection can save lives. As of November 2025, we have 89 cancer genetic counselors in Texas. Together, we can support, educate, and close the care gap. 💛
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