Establish standards of competence for certified genetic counselors and advance their value as leaders in precision health to safeguard and serve the public.
Core Purpose
Promote high standards in genetic counseling.
Core Values
Integrity
Fair and objective decisions, transparency in interactions and accountable stewardship.
Responsiveness
Recognition of, and actions taken based on, emerging needs.
Excellence
Delivering high value to the profession through rigorous evaluation standards.
Inclusivity
Assessments without bias, respect for all voices and seeking out diverse perspectives.
2025-2027 Strategic Plan
Create and expand equitable opportunities to demonstrate competence and continued competence for all genetic counselors.
Objectives
- Engage more diverse Diplomates in the exam development process.
- Reduce barriers to access for initial and recertification candidates, including in international pathways.
- Increase education and communication to candidates, Diplomates and stakeholders.
Ensure the CGC designation represents competence across a broad scope of genetic counseling practice and reflects innovation in assessing initial and continuing competence.
Objectives
- Evaluate the use of micro-credentialing.
- Explore assessment formats to demonstrate initial and continuing competence.
- Assess the Practice Analysis approach.
Collaborate on efforts to elevate the value of certified genetic counselors as essential partners in the development and delivery of precision health.
Objectives
- Enhance North American Genetic Counseling Organization collaboration.
- Drive partnership and outreach with other credentialing organizations/medical associations and health professionals to share scope of practice/value of CGC.
- Establish brand positioning to identified audiences to explain the value of CGC.
ABGC Bylaws
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