Pre-Genetic Counseling Internship Program

We are not currently Accepting applications for our program until mid-2024;
Please review eligibility requirements

Our goal over the spring of 2024 will be to improve the structure and onboarding process for our pre-genetic counseling internship program for future cohorts. This means we will not be conducting interviews for new interns until May 2024 at the earliest and will not be accepting applications until closer to the positions becoming available.

Clover Genetics not only seeks to improve access to genetic counseling through unique service delivery but also to provide education and resources to genetics professionals and patients within our community. The success of the genetics industry requires far more than the availability of genetic counselors.

We believe that creating a strong team requires diverse skill sets to tackle various projects that will enhance the care that we provide, as well as prepare future generations of genetic counselors for the responsibility of providing holistic clinical care.

Our interns gain exposure to the workflows of a telehealth genetic counseling practice operating remotely across the United States and its territories. Regardless of their roles, those who have completed our background check requirements receive opportunities to shadow and provide supportive assistance during clinical appointments with patients across a variety of specialties. We offer support for interns working to improve their skills in writing, visual presentation, public speaking, organization, and other aspects important to success in graduate school.

Please visit our Internship Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Page by clicking here.

Genetic Counseling Assistant: Our genetic counselors depend on the various tasks of our GCAs within the realm of clinical and insurance operations. They facilitate registration, intake, insurance evaluations, payment, family history completion, and various behind-the-scenes support for both patients and providers. The GCA role also incorporates many aspects of genomics education through projects, presentations, social media initiatives, and more. Their efforts to improve our workflows aids our expansion of accessible genetic counseling services. Our GCA Interns learn the workflow of a telehealth genetics practice and engage in the process from the initial patient inquiry through the end of the consultation, and beyond– spanning care coordination, follow-up, and resource identification.

Responsibilities may include:

• Case management

• Patient and provider contact and care coordination

• Record keeping, workflow adherence

• Handling PHI and payment information

• Pre-screening, pedigree creation, results follow-ups

Genomics Advocacy Interns: Our Genomics Advocates promote health awareness through research on resources, services, and supports available for the community followed by projects to share their findings.

Project completion often includes collaborating with peers, leadership, or the community to present heavily researched content that may be published on our website, social media, or shared as a resource for patients, providers, or families. These interns gain deeply constructive feedback on their writing, grammar, and approach to breaking down challenging scientific information.

These interns have the flexibility to work on their projects on their own time, with fewer expectations to go beyond their hourly commitments and project deadlines, which allows them to juggle a fuller schedule.

Basic Eligibility Requirements:

Genetic Counseling Assistant Commitments: A total of 9 - 15 hours a week minimum to contribute in the following areas:

• Undergraduate Junior or above; including graduates or non-genetic counseling graduate students

  • Biology 101 and Introductory Genetics courses must be completed

  • Comprehensive understanding of plagiarism and ability to attest to our zero-tolerance plagiarism policy

  • Basic citation and in-text citation skills

• 2-5 hours a week for scheduled meetings and trainings

• 2-5 hours per week for working on individual projects

• A minimum of 5 hours per week to dedicate to clinical case management: returning calls/emails, registering and scheduling patients, coordinating care, or taking family histories

Genomics Advocacy Intern Commitments: A total of about 10 hours a week minimum:

• Undergraduate Junior or above (including graduates or graduate students)

• 2-5 hours a week for scheduled meetings and trainings

• 2-5 hours per week for working on individual projects

Location:

• International Interns: Due to logistical challenges, international students are only eligible for the Genomics Advocacy Intern role. Additionally, we are only able to accept a limited number of international interns each cycle.

• Time Zones: Team meetings and check-ins are generally scheduled during Eastern Time Zone business hours. Webinars and meetings are generally recorded to ensure those with time conflicts can still participate in the program to the fullest.

Possible Application Components Required For Consideration:

• Submission of all unofficial college or university transcripts

• Submission of a resume/CV

• Submission of one creative or academic writing sample

• A sample of an original visual educational content (can be an infographic, presentation, chart, flier, or social media post)

For more information, review our Pre-GC Internship Program FAQs by clicking here.

Personal and Professional Development: You will participate in pre-recorded and live-scheduled trainings, presentations, and discussion groups that will enhance your professional and academic skills as well as prepare you for the application, interviewing, and transition as you move toward your goals as a genetic counselor. You will receive exposure and experience to cultural and individual differences across the cohort and through our endeavors to explore and support diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. We focus on creating an intersectional experience that highlights and uplifts different members of the community and breaks down the barriers to healthcare access that harm moral and societal growth.

• Resume / CV Review and Feedback

• Guided Project Selection and Goal Setting

• Personal Statement Guidance, Support, and Revisions

• Interview Practice and Coaching

• Upper-Level Grammar, Spelling, Creative, and Scientific Writing Feedback

• Application Preparation and Support

• Professional Communications Training

• Effective Visual Presentation and Marketing Development

• Social Media for Business Enhancement

• Book Club: STEM and Diversity Focused

• 2SLGBTQIA+ Advocacy and Education

• Community Education and Engagement

Clinical Education: Our program provides students with a unique environment to learn virtually in a relaxed and formal setting. Presentations pertinent to topics in Genetic Counseling are organized, minimally, on a monthly basis. These are recorded and shared internally across our team to allow for flexibility for those in different time zones or limited availability during the weekday. Our practice sees patients across almost all specialties, so our interns have the chance to gain exposure to less common specialties, like Connective Tissue Disorders, Psychiatric Genetics, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pharmacogenomics, Direct-to-Consumer Testing Reviews, and more.

• Webinars

• Discussion Groups

• Shadowing

• Telehealth Workflow Training

• EMR Use and Training

• Insurance Operations Education

• Laboratory Communications Practice

• Provider and Patient Engagement

• Family History Collections

• Follow-up support identification across the US