Associate Director Tomi Toler, Assistant Director Erin Linnenbringer, Medical Director Marwan Shinawi, Program Director Rachael Bradshaw 
WashU Medicine Campus 
Genetics & Genomic Medicine Division Chief Patti Dickson, Program Coordinator Elizabeth Witthaus, Associate Director Tomi Toler, Program Director Rachael Bradshaw, Assistant Director Erin Linnenbringer, Course Director Meagan Corliss, Medical Director Marwan Shinawi 
WashU Medicine
Our innovative, 21-month Master of Science program prepares graduates to be a Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC®). We have full accreditation status through the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC). We are proud to work with our affiliate institution, Saint Louis University, on this endeavor.
WashU Medicine is consistently ranked as a top ten U.S. medical school and was one of the primary institutions involved with the Human Genome Project. The institution remains dedicated to advancing Medical Genetics and Precision Medicine through clinical innovation and research.
The Program in Genetic Counseling is proud to offer the Representation, Inclusion, and Support for Equity in Genetic Counseling (RISE-GC) Scholarship!
See Student Support for more information!
Program Leadership
WashU Medicine puts people first by providing award winning care to patients and developing leaders throughout the medical field. The leadership positions in the Program in Genetic Counseling are:
- Program Director
- Associate Director
- Assistant Director
- Medical Director
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program is Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC).
- The program takes place over 21 months.
- Students will take 14 didactic courses.
- Students will complete 5 clinical rotations.
- Students will conduct a research project suitable for submission for a peer-reviewed journal.
Application Information
Applications are accepted in fall for admission the following fall.
- Admissions requirements include prerequisite courses and exposure to the field of Genetic Counseling.
- Applicants must register with National Matching Services (NMS) prior to submitting an application.
- Applications are submitted online.
Want to contact us directly?
Contact our Program Coordinator Elizabeth Witthaus by calling us at 314-273-8552 or emailing us at geneticcounseling@wustl.edu.
Visit our Program Facebook Page to stay up-to-date!