Host perspectives on international fieldwork placements for U.S.-based genetic counseling students.
collaboration
education
fieldwork
genetic counseling
international
placements
Journal
Journal of genetic counseling
ISSN: 1573-3599
Titre abrégé: J Genet Couns
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9206865
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
09 Jun 2024
09 Jun 2024
Historique:
revised:
22
05
2024
received:
15
09
2023
accepted:
23
05
2024
medline:
10
6
2024
pubmed:
10
6
2024
entrez:
9
6
2024
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
Genetic counseling students from the United States are often interested in international summer fieldwork placements, but little is known about the hosts' perspectives when considering such requests. We sent out surveys to 132 international genetics providers (genetics clinics and genetics programs), to identify advantages, barriers and expectations for U.S.-based genetic counseling students seeking a fieldwork placement. Twenty-seven (20.4% response rate) participants from 14 different countries shared their experiences and views. Providers placed higher emphasis on teaching and benefits to students (95.2%) rather than intrinsic benefits to their programs (90.4%). Lack of American Board of Genetic Counseling's (ABGC) reciprocal recognition (30%) and cost of training (25%), were rated as the strongest barriers to hosting U.S.-based students. Surprisingly, 'Language Barrier' (20%), although mentioned in open-ended comments, was not ranked highly as a barrier. When asked about expectations of students, active participation in student-led counseling sessions under supervision was encouraged by a majority of participants (55.6%). Where most genetic counseling literature is U.S.-centric, this study reports on insights gathered from international genetics providers. Our study encourages U.S.-based programs to consider these findings when designing exchange programs and international fieldwork placements.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Subventions
Organisme : International Special Interest Group of NSGC
Informations de copyright
© 2024 National Society of Genetic Counselors.
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