The doctoral degree in genetic counseling : attitudes of genetic counselors

All 565 full members of the National Society of Genetic Counselors were surveyed in September 1989 to assess their attitudes toward a potential doctoral degree in genetic counseling. The usable return rate was 59.6% (337/565) of the full membership. One hundred eighty (54.4%) respondents indicated a...

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Published in:American journal of human genetics 1991, Vol.49 (2), p.488-493
Main Authors: GAUPMAN, K. M, EDWARDS, J. G, ALBIEZ BROOKS, K, YOUNG, S. R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
General aspects. Genetic counseling
Medical genetics
Medical sciences
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Summary:All 565 full members of the National Society of Genetic Counselors were surveyed in September 1989 to assess their attitudes toward a potential doctoral degree in genetic counseling. The usable return rate was 59.6% (337/565) of the full membership. One hundred eighty (54.4%) respondents indicated a need for a doctoral degree in genetic counseling, 101 (30.5%) were undecided as to the need, and 50 (15.1%) did not see a need for such a degree. One hundred forty-seven (44.3%) respondents indicated their individual interest in pursuing a doctorate in genetic counseling, 109 (32.8%) would not pursue such a degree, and 76 (22.9%) were undecided. Beyond the generally accepted feeling the genetic counseling should expand as a professional field, the reasons cited most often for seeking the Ph.D. in genetic counseling were professional recognition, a desire to specialize in a particular area, and greater depth of knowledge.
ISSN:0002-9297
1537-6605