Dr Gemma Chandratillake

Dr Gemma Chandratillake is the Education and Training Lead for the East of England Genomic Medicine Centre and Director of the Gateway to Genetic Counselling course, part of the Cambridge Genomic Medicine Programme.

Is the gateway to genetic counselling course for you?

Dr Gemma Chandratillake, 27 November 2018 - NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme, NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening Programme

Screening midwives and senior nurses looking to expand their knowledge may want to register for the next Gateway to Genetic Counselling course, part of the Cambridge Genomic Medicine Programme.

Genetic counsellor training for midwives at Cambridge University

Dr Gemma Chandratillake, 15 January 2018 - General information, NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening Programme

Did you know that if you are a senior registered nurse or midwife, you may be able to transition to a career as a genetic counsellor? You can do this by completing a short course or by completing a master’s degree.

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