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World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is on March 21 every year. Join us today in improving support systems, which is this year’s WDSD theme. Learn more about how to get involved and raise awareness here: worlddownsyndromeday.org/about-wdsd #ImproveOurSupportSystems #alwayslearning

This month’s student spotlight is first-year student & Dean's Scholar Alex Keth. Alex says, “Being able to attend school in NYC has been a surreal experience. Even after only a few months here, the city has offered so much to me personally and professionally." #StudentSpotlight

The National Matching Services rank lists for Genetic Counseling programs opens today, March 26. If you are an applicant for the Class of 2027, make sure to submit your rank list preferences by April 8. We are so excited to welcome our new class of Genetic Counseling students!

This month’s faculty spotlight is on Erica Spiegel, the course director for Reproductive Genetic Counseling and a fieldwork supervisor in the program. Erica is passionate about providing high-quality care to women and families in the setting of fetal anomalies. #facultyspotlight

Last month, our Ligases (social chairs) brought our students together for a night of painting, creativity, and good vibes to celebrate friendship and Valentine’s Day - Palentine’s Day style! 🎨💕 #creativity #PalentinesDay

Yesterday, our students participated in Interprofessional Education (IPE) Day on our campus. The theme this year was "Allyship & Advocacy: An Interprofessional Dialogue on Disability." #alwayslearning #InterprofessionalEducation

April is #AutismAwarenessMonth—a time to promote acceptance, inclusion, and support for individuals with autism. We’re highlighting Autistic Adults NYC, an autistic-run nonprofit organization based in NYC. Learn more about their work at: autisticadultsnyc.org #AutismAcceptance

Rank lists for applicants applying to Columbia’s Class of 2027 are due tomorrow, April 8th, by 11:59pm Eastern. Our admission staff is available by email at [email protected] for any last questions you might have. #ColumbiaGCprogram

Join us tomorrow, April 10th at 4pm Eastern for this month’s Virtual Genetics and Genomics Grand Rounds. We will be welcoming Beth Sheidley, who will present on the topic of Epilepsy Genetics Programs. You can attend using this link: columbiacuimc.zoom.us/j/93112153608?… #ColumbiaGCProgram

Congratulations to our 2nd year student Liv Palma, whose thesis project was selected for a poster presentation at the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings in Boston! We are so proud of all of our students and the research they are undertaking. #alwayslearning

This month’s ELSI Friday Forum is focused on Biogenome Science at an International Scale: Navigating ELSI Challenges. Join us at 12pm Eastern today, April 11th, to hear from our guest panel. To register, visit: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #alwayslearning #ELSIFriday

April is National Minority Health Month.  This month is all about raising awareness of health disparities affecting minority communities—and taking action to promote health equity for all. Let’s work together to build healthier futures. Learn more: hhs.gov/nmhm

Happy Genetic Counseling Match Day and congratulations to everyone who matched today! We are beyond excited to welcome our Class of 2027 to campus this fall. Your dedication has truly paid off, and we can’t wait to see you grow and succeed in our program. #MatchDay #GCMatch

This month’s student spotlight is first-year student Katrina Hospes. Katrina says, “Getting to live in New York City is such a dream and experiencing it with 11 classmates who have become my best friends is surreal.” #ColumbiaGCProgram #StudentSpotlight

This month’s faculty spotlight is on Joanna Urli, the course director for Foundations of Human Genetics and a fieldwork supervisor in the program. Thanks for all that you do, Joanna! #alwayslearning   #ColumbiaGCProgram

We are delighted to share that our recent alum, Eden Brush (GC’24) has been published in “Perspectives,” the quarterly newsletter from NSGC that explores insights and trends around genetic counseling. Article: perspectives.nsgc.org/Article/on-une…

Today is National DNA Day! This year, ASHG’s DNA Day Essay Contest focuses on AI’s role in interpreting genetic test results. How do you see AI shaping the future of genetic counseling? Read more here: ashg.org/dna-day/ #DNAday #sciencematters #alwayslearning

Our GC students and faculty came together for a night of fun, strategy, and friendly competition last week for our 2nd Board Game Night of this year. We are already excited for the next one! #BoardGameNight #StudentLife #ColumbiaGCProgram

Last month, Amrita Sivia (2nd year student, Diversity Scholar), offered a workshop in our Community Connections course called Critical Culture Chat—a project she created to celebrate, educate, and spark discussions about diverse identities. #CriticalCultureChats #alwayslearning

Congratulations to our second-year student Julie Pfeiffer for being selected as a Newborn Screening Student Ambassador through Expecting Health! Julie will be working to learn more about the complexities of newborn screening. Learn more: expectinghealth.org.