Genetic Counselor

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Licensure Type and Special Instructions

  • Full Licensure
    • Eligibility: ABGC‑certified (or equivalent)
    • Checklist Items: ABGC verification, CV, citizenship affidavit, NPDB self‑query, etc.
    • Renewal: Every 2 years via eGov portal; opens 60 days before expiration.
      • CEU attestation required
      • Citizenship affidavit only if not a U.S. citizen
      • No renewal notices sent—check your status at Verify Licensee after submission
  • Temporary Licensure
    • Eligibility: ABGC active candidate status + supervision contract
    • Duration & Renewal: Annual; convert to Full when certified
    • Supervision Changes:
      • Same employer: Upload Supervision Separation Notice + new Supervisor Agreement via NextRequest
      • New employer: Submit a new Temporary License application + fee
  • Reinstatement
    • Eligibility: Lapsed or inactive license holders
    • Fee: $400
    • Forms & Docs:
      • Affidavit of Applicant
      • Citizenship Affidavit
      • ABGC Verification (Form 1)
      • 30 CME hours
      • NPDB report
      • References

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Application Validity & Processing

  1. Applications valid for 1 year from receipt.
  2. Fee required before review.
  3. Within 10 business days you’ll get a status letter listing any missing items.
  4. Submit deficiencies promptly.
  5. Wait 15 business days (or until status letter) before contacting staff.
  6. No waivers of statutory requirements.
  7. Complete applications must arrive 10 business days before the next Board meeting.
  8. “Complete” = all primary‑source docs + administrative screens + QA review + written notification.

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Internet Disclosure of Genetic Counselor Address

Georgia law requires the Georgia Composite Medical Board to provide an address for each licensed Genetic Counselor upon request. Public-record information is available on the Board’s website.

Given this, carefully consider the address you provide as your address of record. This address will be disclosed to anyone making inquiries and used for mailing licenses, renewal notices, and other official correspondence.

You may choose your home or office address as your address of record. If you list a P.O. Box, you must also provide a secondary street address that will remain confidential. Georgia law requires you to inform the Board of any address changes. Submit changes in writing, including your license number, name, old address, and new address.

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Contact

Licensure Specialist Dominique White

Contact for RCP, Perfusionist, and Genetic Counseling applicants

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