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Pre-Health Programs

Pre-Genetic Pathway

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Pre-Genetic Pathway

Genetic Counseling is an emerging field, and programs differ in their prerequisites.Ìý It is important for students to determine the specific requirements for each program they wish to apply to, in consultation with a pre-health advisor.Ìý Typical prerequisites include:

Other recommended and/or required courses:

Other Requirements:
The GRE is required for most schools that offer master’s degrees in genetic counseling.Ìý Experience in counseling (peer, crisis hotlines, Planned Parenthood, etc.) is expected.

Grades:
Most schools require at least a 3.0 GPA to be considered.

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Location & Office Hours

You can find us at room SB163 in the Science Building!

Spring Office Hours:

Dr. GiamancoW3-5 PMSB 163
Dr. PrietoM9:30-11 AMSB 163
Dr. StevensM2-3:30 PMWH 107A

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Ezaan Khan

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  • 1st year DO student at Touro

Elayna Beutel

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2025
  • Accepted to Optometry school

Jocelyn Villacreses

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2024
  • Accepted to medical School

Heather RosenblattÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2017
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at Ohio State University
  • Currently: Emergency Medicine Vet at MedVet Norwalk

Anusha AtiqueÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2019
  • Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS), University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
  • Currently started her own dental practice in Danbury, CT
Kathryn MalinoskyÌý
  • Class of 2022
  • Currently in a Master in Physician Assistant program at University of Bridgeport
Micayla FlynnÌý
  • Class of 2022
  • Currently working as a pediatric physical therapist in Stamford, CT
Isabella OstojicÌý
  • Class of 2024
  • Currently in a Doctorate in Physical Therapy program at Tufts University
Alessia CallahanÌý
  • Class of 2024
  • Currently finishing her Master of Science in Athletic Training at LaSalle University
Olivia MooreÌý
  • Class of 2022
  • Currently working as an Occupational Therapist with the Wilton Public Schools
Dan MonahanÌý
  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2018
  • PA, Pace University at Pleasantville
  • Currently PA in cardiac surgery at Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Rachel PrunierÌý

  • B.A. Biology University of Virginia
  • PhD University of Connecticut
  • Director of Teaching and Learning in the Life & Physical Sciences

Cayman BickerstaffÌý

  • BS Cellular Biology, University of Georgia
  • MD, The Medical College of Georgia
  • OBGYN resident at Danbury Hospital

Bishoy Joseph, MDÌý

  • BS Biology, The University of California, Riverside
  • MD, The American University of the Caribbean
  • OBGYN resident at Danbury Hospital
Kristin GiamancoÌý
  • Associate Professor of Biology, pre-med advisor
Helena PrietoÌý
  • Professor of Chemistry, pre-PA advisor

Jaclyn FernandezÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Public Health, Allied Health, Class of 2018
  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT), University of Rhode Island, Class of 2021
  • Currently practicing physical therapist at Physical Therapy Sports Medicine Clinic (PTSMC) in Danbury, CT

Olivia MooreÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Public Health, Allied Health, Class of 2022
  • Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT), Sacred Heart University Class of 2024
  • Currently practicing pediatric occupational therapist at Kidsense Therapy Group (sees patients in the clinic and in Bethel, CT schools)

Hayden TurkÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Public Health, Allied Health (minors in Bio & Psych), Class of 2022
  • Currently DPT student at Mercy University (Dobbs Ferry, NY), Class of 2026

Dan MonahanÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2018
  • PA, Pace University at Pleasantville
  • Currently PA in cardiac surgery at Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Robert MownnÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biochemistry Class of 2017
  • PharmD UConn Class of 2021
  • Currently Senior Pharmacy Specialist at Yale New Haven Health
Xavier ArevaloÌýÌý
  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Chemistry Class of 2020
  • MS Biomedical Sciences, Rutgers University
  • Currently DMD student at the Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Jennifer HernandezÌý
  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2021
  • MS Biomedical Sciences, University of Pittsburgh
  • Currently applying to medical school

Brigette VanegasÌýÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2018
  • Physicians Assistant (PA), Stony Brook University
  • Currently: PA at the Center for Pediatric Medicine and RTR Pediatrics

Santiago SanchezÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2018
  • Physicians Assistant (PA), Stony Brook University
  • Currently: Primary care/internal medicine PA for Prohealth Physicians

Michelle CremoniniÌýÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2017)
  • Optometry (OD), Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and other Health Sciences University
  • Currently: Board-certified optometrist, private practice

Heather RosenblattÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2017
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at Ohio State University
  • Currently: Emergency Medicine Vet at MedVet Norwalk

Layra ValdezÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Chemistry Class of 2019
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) at Harvard University
  • Currently: Resident in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program

Katie DuFrirszÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2020
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) at St. George’s School of Medicine
  • Currently: Neurology resident at USD Sanford in Sioux Falls, SD

Stephanie Sousa CardosoÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ, Health Promotion Studies Class of 2012
  • Naturopathic Medicine (ND), University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine
  • Currently licensed naturopathic physician in Ridgefield, CT

Heather RosenblattÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2017
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at Ohio State University
  • Currently: Emergency Medicine Vet at MedVet Norwalk

Anusha AtiqueÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2019
  • Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS), University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
  • Currently started her own dental practice in Danbury, CT

Jonah WhitesideÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2020
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) at the University of Connecticut
  • Currently a resident in Emergency Medicine