Jane Engelberg Memorial Fellowship Award Presentation

The Jane Engelberg Memorial Fellowship (JEMF), established in 1991 as a highly prestigious award of the National Society of Genetic Counselors, is an ongoing tribute to Jane Engelberg in the form of a $90,000 annual grant that funds scholarly investigation, promotes professional development and improves the practice of genetic counseling. Join us to hear from the JEMF Advisory Group, and for project updates from award winners.

Presented by:

1. Sara Fitzgerald-Butt, MS, CGC
2. Sharon Aufox, MS, CGC 
3. Emily Brown, MGC, CGC
4. Lisa Schwartz, EdD, MS, CGC

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the history of the Jane Engelberg Memorial Fellowship (JEMF) award
2. Describe current JEMF initiatives and funding opportunities
3. Discuss the preliminary findings of a study exploring a novel service delivery model for inpatient genetic testing.
4. Describe the factors that influence genetic counselors' perceptions and formation of their professional identities.

Genetic Counselor CEUs:

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 hours for the activity, Jane Engelberg Memorial Fellowship Award Presentation. 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