July 29: International SIG Webinar

July 15: Spanish Development SIG Webinar

This webinar will provide an extensive review of hereditary cancer syndromes that confer risk for gastric cancer and other gastric neoplasia. This review will include discussion of genetic testing strategies, current cancer risk estimates, and management of these syndromes from a patient-centric perspective. This webinar will also include a review of non-genetic risk factors and prevention strategies.

Presenters:

NSGC Cancer SIG
Sonia Kupfer, MD
Emma Keel, MS, CGC

Learning Objectives:

1. Define cancer risks associated with hereditary gastric cancer syndromes.
2. Review risk factors and general prevention for gastric cancer.
3. Examine the paradigm shift in the management of Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer patients.
4. Apply new cancer risk estimates and emerging management guidelines to real world cases.

NSGC members can attend live webinars and view webinar recordings for free here. Please note that CEUs must be purchased separately. 

In this interactive session, expert genetic counselors will walk through challenging cases that highlight evolving genetic knowledge, nuanced risk assessment, and the counseling strategies needed to support patients facing difficult decisions.

Presented by:

1. Leah Campbell, MS, CGC
2. Kaylee Dollerschell, MS, CGC
3. Meadow Heiman, MS, LCGC, CCRC

Learning Objectives:

1. Examine how targeted reflex RNA sequencing can provide functional splicing evidence to reclassify a variant of uncertain significance and inform clinical management and family risk assessment.
2. Evaluate a case with several clinical and psychosocial complexities while highlighting the importance of specimen type for germline testing.
3. Gain understanding of the diagnosis of hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin (HPFH) and the clinical significance in individuals with hemoglobinopathy. 
4. Describe the clinical significance of deciphering HPFH from a sickle cell disease diagnosis.
5. Consider the unique genetic counseling issues in such cases.

Continuing Education Unit Approval: 

The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to 0.1 CEUs or 1 Category 1 contact hours for the activity, NSGC Case Based Webinar - Part II. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned by participating in this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.

Successful Completion: 

1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation

Renal genetics is an emerging and rapidly evolving area of both genetics and nephrology practice, with relatively few specialists and growing demand for expertise. This webinar will provide a brief overview of nephrogenetics and highlight how genetic counselors are contributing to care delivery in this expanding specialty. Learners will hear perspectives from both a commercial laboratory genetic counselor and a clinical genetic counselor, with discussion of distinct service delivery models in nephrology genetics. Topics will include lab-led genetic information sessions, clinical practice models in renal genetics clinics, and examples of how different programs are addressing patient care, access, and workflow in this developing field.

Presented by:

NSGC Renal SIG
1. Mary-Beth Roberts, MS, CGC
2. Meg M. Hager, MS, MPH, CGC

Learning Objectives:

1. Summarize key concepts in nephrogenetics relevant to genetic counseling practice, including common indications for referral, major categories of renal genetic conditions, and the role of genetic testing in nephrology care.
2. Compare service delivery models in nephrology genetic counseling, including laboratory-based genetic information sessions and clinic-based renal genetics counseling models.
3. Describe the roles, responsibilities, and practice considerations of genetic counselors working in commercial laboratory and clinical nephrology settings.
4. Identify opportunities and challenges in implementing nephrology genetic counseling services by reviewing real-world examples from a lab-employed genetic counselor and clinical renal genetics programs.

Continuing Education Unit Approval: 

The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .1 CEUs or 1 Category 1 contact hour for the activity, Service Delivery Models in Nephrology Genetic Counseling. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned by participating in this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.

Successful Completion: 

1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation

This all-inclusive package offers access to the full set of 24 webinars from NSGC’s 2026 Webinar Series, complete with CEUs. Please note that as webinars are released, they will be added to this package. 

Genetic Counselor CEUs:
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to 2.4 CEUs or 24 Category 1 contact hours for the 2026 NSGC Webinar Series Full Package. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned by participating in this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.

This 60-minute webinar, hosted by the NSGC Student/New Graduate Special Interest Group, explores the expanding landscape of genetic counseling careers beyond traditional clinical roles. While genetic counselors have historically worked in clinical roles, this session highlights the growing presence of professionals in non-clinical settings, including industry, research, education, and entrepreneurship. Through a combination of background context and panel discussions, attendees will gain insight into how skills learned in graduate training may be applied to different career paths.

Featuring speakers currently working in unique, non-clinical roles, the webinar will provide firsthand perspectives on career transitions, day-to-day responsibilities, and the application of core genetic counseling skills, such as communication, risk assessment, and critical thinking, in new professional contexts. Participants will also learn practical strategies for exploring these career paths, including networking, skill development, and positioning themselves for opportunities outside of direct patient care. The session concludes with a live Q&A and curated resources, with an emphasis on making career development more accessible and equitable for all trainees and early-career genetic counselors.

Presented by:

NSGC Student/New Graduate SIG
1. Rachel Hendricks MS, CGC
2. Somin Hwang MS, CGC
3. Grace Drew BS
4. Gillian Hooker, PhD, ScM, CGC
5. Kira Dineen, MS, CGC, CG(ASCP)CM
6. Mackenzie Wooters, MS, CGC

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the unique roles and responsibilities associated with genetic counseling positions in non-clinical settings
2. Identify key transferable skills gained through genetic counseling training (e.g., communication, risk assessment, critical thinking) and how they apply to a variety of professional roles.
3. Explain how genetic counseling competencies can be leveraged to pursue opportunities outside of direct patient care.
4. Recognize practical strategies for exploring and transitioning into nontraditional roles, including networking, skill development, and career positioning.

Continuing Education Unit Approval: 

The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .1 CEUs or 1 Category 1 contact hour for the activity, Emerging Career Paths for Genetic Counselors. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned by participating in this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.

Successful Completion: 

1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation

This package includes the most comprehensive set of recordings from the NSGC 43rd Annual Conference: pre-conference symposia, plenary sessions, educational breakout sessions, and on-demand sessions.

This is a focused package covering plenary, educational breakout, and on-demand sessions from the NSGC 44th Annual Conference.