24. The Fieldwork Team
Director of Clinical Education (DCE)
The Director of Clinical Education is responsible for coordinating both observational and participatory fieldwork rotations. The DCE serves as a support to the students, provides continuity, and serves as a resource for supervisors. The DCE works with potential supervisors to develop sites in accordance with fieldwork goals and learning objectives.
Primary Supervisor
The primary supervisor is responsible for the on-site supervision and evaluation of students. Primary supervisors are board-certified genetic counselors with at least one year of experience. Board-certified GCs with less than a year experience, board-eligible GCs, geneticists, and other healthcare professionals may oversee students, but these cases are not eligible to count towards a student’s logbook.
Supervisor
Depending on the site, students may work with other supervisors whether they be another GC, medical doctor, or other healthcare professional in addition to their primary supervisor. The primary supervisor may ask the other supervisors for input towards the final evaluation.