We are thrilled to share the success of UConn’s Genetic Counseling Professional Science Master’s program, which graduated its first cohort of seven students this past May. The achievements of this inaugural class have exceeded all expectations and demonstrate the exceptional quality of training that our students receive.

Within just three months of graduation, six of our seven students secured full-time positions as genetic counselors. This employment rate is particularly remarkable when compared to the national average, where only 61% of graduates nationwide had obtained positions within the same timeframe.

The academic excellence of our graduates is also impressive. Of those who chose to take their ABGC board examination during the August testing cycle, five out of six passed. This is noteworthy given that our program is brand new and the national first-time pass rate for the board exam stood at just 54% during the February cycle.

Our program has continued to grow and attract talented students from across the region. This fall, we welcomed eight new students representing diverse geographic backgrounds, including applicants from in-state, out-of-state, and throughout the New England region. Additionally, our Program Director, Maria Gyure, recently participated as a panelist at the Connecticut Genetic Counselors' Association, where she contributed to an important discussion on economics within the field of genetic counseling. The panel, moderated by Kira Dineen, was recorded as an episode of DNA Today, a nationally recognized podcast, further elevating the visibility of our program. Click here to view the episode.