Genetic Counsellor Appreciation Day

Genetic Counsellor Appreciation Day is an annual opportunity to recognize and celebrate the vital contributions of genetic counsellors across Canada. This day highlights the expertise, compassion, and leadership that genetic counsellors bring to patient care, research, education, and advocacy.

Held annually on the second Thursday of November, Genetic Counsellor Appreciation Day also serves to raise awareness of the profession and its impact within the broader healthcare system. Genetic counsellors play an essential role in helping individuals and families understand complex genetic information and navigate informed decision-making.

Get Involved

We encourage members, partners, and the broader healthcare community to participate by:

Recognizing genetic counsellors within your organization
Sharing stories that highlight the impact of genetic counselling
Engaging on social media to raise awareness of the profession
Promoting access to genetic counselling services across Canada

Join the Celebration

Whether you are a genetic counsellor, student, collaborator, or advocate, we invite you to take part in recognizing the meaningful work being done across the country. Together, we can continue to advance awareness, appreciation, and access to genetic counselling in Canada.

Coming Soon: Shareable graphics and resources to help you celebrate within your institution and on social media.