Three types of membership are available. Currently, membership dues are not required for any membership type. Please see the corresponding section below for more information about each membership level.

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1. Full member: Full Membership may be granted to any genetic counselor living or working within Kentucky. A genetic counselor is defined as a Masters-level trained health care provider who both holds the professional title of genetic counselor and is either board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG). A genetic counselor living and/or working in Kentucky can register for full membership on the KYSGC website. In order to maintain membership, members must renew their membership on an annual basis. Full Members are eligible to hold a position as a Board of Directors member, an Officer, and/or a committee member.

 

2. Associate member: Associate Membership may be granted to any individual with a professional interest in genetics who shares the Mission and Vision of the KYSGC. Examples of Associate Members may include, but are not limited to, genetic counseling assistants, genetic researchers, geneticists, genetic nurses, and genetic counselors residing and/or practicing within or outside of Kentucky. Associate Members shall not be granted a vote on topics or elections opened to Full Members. Associate Members will be able to serve on one or more KYSGC Committees but will not be eligible to hold a position as a Board of Director, an Officer, or as Chair of a committee.

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3. Pre-professional member: Pre-professional membership may be granted to any individual interested in the profession or enrolled in an accredited genetic counseling program that is motivated to live or work in Kentucky and who shares the Mission and Vision of the KYSGC. Interested individuals may register on the KYSGC website, pending approval by current KYSGC Officers. Pre-professional Members shall not be granted a vote on topics or elections opened to Full Members. Pre-professional Members will not be able to serve on committees, but can attend educational and social events.

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