MDCGC Annual Education Conference 2026
Maryland and DC genetic counselors and students convene for continuing education, keynote presentations, and networking.
Ten Oaks Ballroom
- Date
- October 9, 2026
- Venue
- Ten Oaks Ballroom
- Location
- Clarksville, MD
TL;DR
- The 8th annual MDCGC conference runs October 9 at Ten Oaks Ballroom in Clarksville, MD.
- The event includes keynote presentations, educational sessions, and an exhibitor hall.
- Participants are genetic counselors and counseling students from Maryland and DC.
About
The MDCGC Annual Education Conference is the 8th annual gathering of the Maryland and DC Society of Genetic Counselors. The conference provides continuing education, keynote addresses, research presentations, and networking opportunities.
Who you'll find in the room
Genetic Counselors
Licensed genetic counselors practicing in Maryland and DC.
Genetic Counseling Students
Graduate students pursuing certification in genetic counseling.
Featured speakers
20 listedRebecca Seltzer
MD, MHS · Johns Hopkins School of Medicine & Berman Institute of Bioethics
Crystal Thomas
Parent Advocate
Colleen Schmidt
MDCGC President
Dana Petry
ScM, CGC · MDCGC
Krista Schatz
MS, CGC · MDCGC
Stephanie Ashley
MGC, CGC · University of Maryland
Rachel Nusbaum
MS, CGC · Ambry Genetics
Christy Smith
ScM, CGC · Johns Hopkins University
Colleen Jodarski
MGC, CGC · University of Maryland
Juli Bollinger
MS · Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics
Breanna Beers
ScM, CGC · Kennedy Krieger Institute
Kelsey Guthrie
MGC, CGC · Johns Hopkins University
Barbara Harrison
CGC · Howard University
Sharron Rouse
APOL1 Action Alliance
Jennie Y. Law
MD · University of Maryland School of Medicine
Jean Yared
MD · University of Maryland School of Medicine
John Lee
AuD, PhD · Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Jacquelyn Britton
MGC, CGC · Johns Hopkins University
Brianna Glase-Stock
MS, CGC · Johns Hopkins University
Hannah Johnstonbaugh
MGC, CGC · University of Maryland
Partners on record
3 listedVenue & travel
Venue
Ten Oaks Ballroom, Clarksville, MDQuestions people ask
7 answeredOctober 9, 2026.
Ten Oaks Ballroom in Clarksville, MD.
All genetic counselors and genetic counseling students are invited.
Feels Like Home: Supporting Home Accessibility for Children with Disabilities, featuring Rebecca Seltzer, MD, MHS from Johns Hopkins and Crystal Thomas, a parent advocate.
Baylor Genetics sponsors breakfast, Ambry Genetics sponsors lunch, and Chiesi Pharmaceuticals sponsors morning and afternoon snacks.
Business or professional casual is standard for genetic counselor conferences.
The organizer invites all genetic counselors and students regardless of membership status. Membership is optional.
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