Why Study at IHP

Diverse Fieldwork Experiences

At MGH Institute, each student will have a unique fieldwork plan that can be tailored to their interests.

Clinical placement opportunities for our students within Mass General Brigham include:

• Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)

• Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH)

• Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

• Newton-Wellesley Hospital

• Massachusetts Eye and Ear

• Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

These institutions are regularly ranked as the best hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

IHP is dedicated to training genetic counselors for the future of genetics and genomics. Fieldwork opportunities exist within the MGH Center for Genomic Medicine, BWH Genomes2People (G2P) Research in Translational Genomics and Health Outcomes, and Partners HealthCare Personalized Medicine (which includes the Laboratory for Molecular Medicine and Translational Genomics Core).

IHP genetic counseling graduate students will:

• Demonstrate competency and effective communication in the delivery of evidence-based genetic counseling services to patients/clients throughout the lifespan

• Adhere to the Code of Ethics of the National Society of Genetic Counselors

• Establish strong interprofessional relationships to support the provision of client-centered, team-based care

• Demonstrate social responsibility, serve as an advocate, and develop skills to influence public policy to improve genetic counseling services and quality healthcare

• Commit to lifelong learning and leadership in the field through participation in professional development activities.