Capstone Projects
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Elise Alvarez
Genetic Counseling Career Advancement Portfolio Guide: A Resource for New and Experienced Genetic Counselor
Elise Alvarez compiled of tips and recommendations about career advancement from experienced genetic counselors in a variety of positions, producing a guide to help prepare for seeking promotions and higher level roles. The guide and accompanying spreadsheet-based tracker will be available soon!
Genetic Counseling Career Advancement Portfolio Guide: A Resource for New and Experienced Genetic Counselor
Elise Alvarez compiled of tips and recommendations about career advancement from experienced genetic counselors in a variety of positions, producing a guide to help prepare for seeking promotions and higher level roles. The guide and accompanying spreadsheet-based tracker will be available soon!
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Yuriko Beaman
Developing A Culturally Tailored Resource to Foster Breast Cancer Genetic Testing in African American Women
Yuriko Beaman produced a 12-minute educational video about the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, or GINA, featuring an interview with board-certified genetic counselor Tifany Lewi.
Developing A Culturally Tailored Resource to Foster Breast Cancer Genetic Testing in African American Women
Yuriko Beaman produced a 12-minute educational video about the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, or GINA, featuring an interview with board-certified genetic counselor Tifany Lewi.
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McKenzie Bell
My Brother is a Kool Kid: A Children’s Book about Koolen-de Vries Syndrome for Siblings
McKenzie Bell created a book for children siblings of children with Koolen-de Vries Syndrome, collaborating with a Boise State University illustration student. The book is available on readingframe.org and through Amazon.com.
My Brother is a Kool Kid: A Children’s Book about Koolen-de Vries Syndrome for Siblings
McKenzie Bell created a book for children siblings of children with Koolen-de Vries Syndrome, collaborating with a Boise State University illustration student. The book is available on readingframe.org and through Amazon.com.
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Katie Carrick
Creating a Patient Guide to Mosaic Embryos and Mosaic Embryo Transfers in IVF
Katie Carrick developed a guide to serve as a supplemental resource for patients considering mosaic embryo transfer (MET) during their IVF journey. The guide will soon be available for public use.
Creating a Patient Guide to Mosaic Embryos and Mosaic Embryo Transfers in IVF
Katie Carrick developed a guide to serve as a supplemental resource for patients considering mosaic embryo transfer (MET) during their IVF journey. The guide will soon be available for public use.
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Molly Grow
Bridging the Gap Between Genetic Counseling and Athletic Training
Molly Grow worked with the Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program to create a short video and pocket guide for athletic trainers to refer to if their clients have certain red flags that could suggest an inherited cardiac disorder. These will be used in a MAT course this summer.
Bridging the Gap Between Genetic Counseling and Athletic Training
Molly Grow worked with the Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program to create a short video and pocket guide for athletic trainers to refer to if their clients have certain red flags that could suggest an inherited cardiac disorder. These will be used in a MAT course this summer.
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Jessica Mather
Walking with an Angel: A Workbook for Teen Siblings of Individuals with Angelman Syndrome
Jessica Mather developed a therapeutic workbook for teen siblings of individuals with Angelman Syndrome, collaborating with a Boise State University illustration student. The workbook is available through the Angelman Syndrome Foundation, via readingframe.org, and on Amazon.com.
Walking with an Angel: A Workbook for Teen Siblings of Individuals with Angelman Syndrome
Jessica Mather developed a therapeutic workbook for teen siblings of individuals with Angelman Syndrome, collaborating with a Boise State University illustration student. The workbook is available through the Angelman Syndrome Foundation, via readingframe.org, and on Amazon.com.
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Ashley Mathews
Sponsored Genetic Testing: A Patient Guide
Ashley Mathews created a guide to help patients be informed about sponsored genetic testing and how it differs from typical clinical testing.
Sponsored Genetic Testing: A Patient Guide
Ashley Mathews created a guide to help patients be informed about sponsored genetic testing and how it differs from typical clinical testing.
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Ashley Ratzsch
Genetic Equity for the Spanish-Speaking Community of Pierce/King County: Results of a Targeted Needs Assessment
Ashley Ratzsch conducted a needs assessment of the Hispanic community in Pierce and King County, WA, to help the Genetic Support Foundation better reach local Spanish-speaking patients.
Genetic Equity for the Spanish-Speaking Community of Pierce/King County: Results of a Targeted Needs Assessment
Ashley Ratzsch conducted a needs assessment of the Hispanic community in Pierce and King County, WA, to help the Genetic Support Foundation better reach local Spanish-speaking patients.
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Sandra Pastorino
Infographic to Educate Referring Providers about Signs of BAP1
Sandra Pastorino worked with experts in the field to create an infographic about BAP1 Tumor Predisposition Syndrome to help referring providers identify patients potentially at risk.
Infographic to Educate Referring Providers about Signs of BAP1
Sandra Pastorino worked with experts in the field to create an infographic about BAP1 Tumor Predisposition Syndrome to help referring providers identify patients potentially at risk.
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Rebecca Ryan
Counseling: Empowering Applicants with Transparent Application Processes
Rebecca Ryan created new and updated content for iwanttobeagc.com, a website for prospective genetic counseling applicants. Watch for the updated version of the site very soon!
Counseling: Empowering Applicants with Transparent Application Processes
Rebecca Ryan created new and updated content for iwanttobeagc.com, a website for prospective genetic counseling applicants. Watch for the updated version of the site very soon!
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Caitlyn Stringham
Neuropsychological Testing from the Patient Perspective: A brief guide to the preparation, testing, and post-testing of a neuropsychological appointment presented in audiovisual format.
Caitlyn Stringham created a video to demystify the process of neuropsychological testing for patients with dementia or other cognitive concerns.
Neuropsychological Testing from the Patient Perspective: A brief guide to the preparation, testing, and post-testing of a neuropsychological appointment presented in audiovisual format.
Caitlyn Stringham created a video to demystify the process of neuropsychological testing for patients with dementia or other cognitive concerns.
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Elena Talche-Prager
Creating a Genetic Counseling Video for Mixteco Community
Elena Talche-Prager created a Mixteco-language video to educate patients about recessive inheritance in preparation for their appointments, to benefit the Mixteco-speaking communities of central and southern California. An English version is also available.
Creating a Genetic Counseling Video for Mixteco Community
Elena Talche-Prager created a Mixteco-language video to educate patients about recessive inheritance in preparation for their appointments, to benefit the Mixteco-speaking communities of central and southern California. An English version is also available.
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Anna Vickrey
Breast and Chest Cancer Risks for the TGD population
Anna Vickrey wrote an article as part of a decision-support tool about cancer screening for gender-diverse patients and their providers.
Breast and Chest Cancer Risks for the TGD population
Anna Vickrey wrote an article as part of a decision-support tool about cancer screening for gender-diverse patients and their providers.
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Juliana Vang
Hmong in Genetics: The Creation of a Hmong-Language Genetic Counseling Resource
Juliana Vang created a video to introduce and educate Hmong-speaking patients about genetic counseling.
Hmong in Genetics: The Creation of a Hmong-Language Genetic Counseling Resource
Juliana Vang created a video to introduce and educate Hmong-speaking patients about genetic counseling.