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Genetic Counselor - Application Wizard

Please choose one of the following:

I have never practiced this profession and I have never held licensure in another jurisdiction

I have previously practiced this profession and/or held licensure in another jurisdiction

I want to apply for a temporary license to practice this profession in the state of Virginia

   

What you’ll need in order to apply:

  • Review the full set of Laws and Regulations regarding the practice of an Genetic Counselor in the state of Virginia
  • Carefully read through the application instructions
  • Official transcripts documenting completion of a Master’s Degree from a genetic counseling training  program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Genetic Counseling.
  • A notarized copy of a current, valid certificate issued by the ABGC or ABMG to practice genetic counseling

What you’ll need in order to apply:

  • Review the full set of Laws and Regulations regarding the practice of an Genetic Counselor in the state of Virginia
  • Carefully read through the application instructions
  • Official transcripts documenting completion of a Master’s Degree from a genetic counseling training program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Genetic Counseling.
  • A notarized copy of a current, valid certificate issued by the ABGC or ABMG to practice genetic counseling
  • Please contact the applicable jurisdiction where you have been issued a license to practice genetic counseling to inquire about having documentation forwarded to the Virginia Board of Medicine.
  • NPDB Self-Query: Complete the online Place a Self-Query Order form and verify your identity.

What you’ll need in order to apply:

  • Review the full set of Laws and Regulations regarding the practice of an Genetic Counselor in the state of Virginia
  • Carefully read through the application instructions
  • A notarized copy of a current, valid certificate issued by the ABGC or ABMG to practice genetic counseling.

Virginia Board of Medicine
medbd@dhp.virginia.gov | Contact the Board
William L. Harp, MD, Executive Director
L. Blanton Marchese, President