Genetic Counselor - Application Wizard

What you’ll need in order to apply:

• Review the full set of Laws & Regulations regarding the practice of Genetic Counselors 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 & Regulations regarding the practice of Genetic Counselors 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 & Regulations regarding the practice of Genetic Counselors 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.

Note: Reinstatement occurs after the license has been expired for 2 years. Do not proceed with the application if your license has been expired for less than 2 years.

Instructions and Application for Reinstatement of a Genetic Counselor License. This application is a printable form that will need to be printed, filled out and sent to:

Virginia Board of Medicine
Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233-1463

What you'll need in order to apply:

• Review the full set of Laws & Regulations regarding the practice of Genetic Counselors in the state of Virginia
• Carefully read through the application instructions
• Verification of professional licenses from all jurisdictions within the United States, its territories and possessions or Canada in which you have been issued a full license, sent directly from the applicable jurisdiction.
• NPDB Self Query – Complete the online “Place a Self-Query” Order form.
• Evidence of competency to return to active practice: either 1) information on continued practice in another jurisdiction, 2) fifty hours of continuing education for each biennium in which the license has been inactive or lapsed (not to exceed 100 hours/4 years) or 3) recertification by passing the ABGC or ABGM exam.
• Copies of documentation supporting any name change since your initial licensure in Virginia.
• If you answer “yes” to any questions from 5 to 17 on the application, provide documentation to the Board from your attorney and provide a narrative explaining your answer. Please provide court documentation for any convictions.
• Fill out the Reinstatement Application for a Genetic Counselor and send to the Board, along with any applicable fees.

• The Inactive to Active application is for licenses that are currently in a Current Inactive status. If you want to return to a Current Active status, contact the Board at 804-367-4600, Option 2 for an application.
• If your license has been in an expired status for less than two-years, you are able to renew it using your established login credentials here. If you need assistance with your login credentials, contact our HelpDesk at 804-367-4444.
• If your license has been in an expired status for more than two-years, will need to apply using the reinstatement application for your profession.

You have indicated that you meet the criteria to apply for licensure by Endorsement

What you'll need in order to apply:

1. Application and Fee Payment
2. Employment Chronology
3. Professional License Verification
4. NPDB Self-Query

To facilitate your license application process, please carefully review the Laws and Regulations that govern the practice of genetic counseling in Virginia along with the Application Instructions and Checklist to ensure you have all necessary documents before starting your application.

Click the Apply Now button below to begin the online application process.

Mailing Address:
Virginia Board of Medicine
c/o Genetic Counselor Licensing
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233-1463

You may not qualify for licensure as a Genetic Counselor by the board. Please contact the board at gc-medbd@dhp.virginia.gov.