Education

Innovative Hands-On Learning

Today’s Students Are Tomorrow’s Geneticists

Every clinician, laboratory technologist, and researcher at the Greenwood Genetic Center was once a student sitting in a classroom imagining their future career in genetics. Together, we are preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s workforce. You can support these efforts with a gift to the GGC Foundation.

Education
Promoting Genetic Literacy

Our Division of Education Delivers

GGC’s Division of Education provides genetic instruction and career exploration for students of all ages, as well as continuing education and professional development for instructors and healthcare providers. Our team of educators offers innovative activities to bolster your genetic education experience.

  • Genetic curricula that meet SC science standards
  • Engaging student-centered learning opportunities for the classroom
  • Accredited training programs for future clinical and laboratory geneticists
  • Continuing education for science teachers and healthcare providers

Education Opportunities For All

From fun hands-on activities for middle and high school students to the latest scientific updates for teachers and clinicians, there is something for anyone interested in furthering their genetics education. With a wide variety of instructional modules and expertise, our team of instructors can plan a program to meet your needs and experience.

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Educators

Greenwood Genetic Center’s instructors support science teachers with access to engaging outreach activities, continuing education, and ideas to enhance the genetic curricula for their students.

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Students

With shadowing days, internships, and training programs, students from high school through post-graduate study can find opportunities to further explore careers in medical genetics.

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Providers

Our educational programs for providers are designed to provide non-genetics clinicians with continuing education opportunities to support their care of patients and families with genetic disorders.