biostudies-literatureUnknown34(4)Frye JRRetention is a challenge that every health organization faces in an evolving and competitive market, including those in hospital settings. Some healthcare professions have identified factors that influence their employees to either stay or leave, which has led to the development and implementation of targeted strategies to increase job satisfaction and retention. Prior to this study, only factors associated with leaving have been identified in the genetic counseling profession. Despite the growing number of genetic counselors in the field, a shortage of patient-facing genetic counselors is expected by 2030. Therefore, this study explored three topics among patient-facing genetic counselors: (1) intent to stay in their current position, (2) top factors that influence this decision, (3) whetJournal of genetic counselinge70076https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12263258biostudies-literatureFactors influencing retention of patient-facing genetic counselors: Role of generational age and work environment.PMC12263258Wetherill LHelm BMPrucka SKFrye JRCohen SAFitzgerald-Butt SMSchroeder CDfalseFactors influencing retention of patient-facing genetic counselors: Role of generational age and work environment.Retention is a challenge that every health organization faces in an evolving and competitive market, including those in hospital settings. Some healthcare professions have identified factors that influence their employees to either stay or leave, which has led to the development and implementation of targeted strategies to increase job satisfaction and retention. Prior to this study, only factors associated with leaving have been identified in the genetic counseling profession. Despite the growing number of genetic counselors in the field, a shortage of patient-facing genetic counselors is expected by 2030. Therefore, this study explored three topics among patient-facing genetic counselors: (1) intent to stay in their current position, (2) top factors that influence this decision, (3) whet2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Aug2026-03-31T10:51:09.101Z2025-08-28T03:05:47.021ZS-EPMC122632584066438110.1002/jgc4.70076