The experiences and support needs of applicants who go unmatched to genetic counseling graduate programs: An exploratory qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: As interest in the profession of genetic counseling continues to grow, the number of applications received by accredited genetic counseling graduate programs far outweighs the number of available training positions. In the 2023 application cycle, 46% of applicants who participated in the genetic counseling match went unmatched. There is limited research surrounding the experiences of unmatched candidates. The aims of this qualitative study were to highlight the experience of not matching and reapplying and to identify support resources for the genetic counseling admissions process. We conducted 15 semi-structured interviews with individuals who had previously applied to genetic counseling graduate programs, not matched, and were in the process of reapplying. Through reflexive thematic anal

SUBMITTER: Leishman H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11632558 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature