In addition to participating in course work and counseling rotations, students in the department also participate in a number of community and education programs. Students are encouraged to present educational talks to parent groups, teachers and area schools regarding various topics and issues. Graduate students in the Department of Human Genetics also are responsible for teaching Saturday morning classes in genetics to advanced high school students in conjunction with Richmond’s Mathematics and Science Center (Questors).
Graduate students in the Department of Human Genetics assist the faculty with teaching responsibilities in a number of ways including: presenting genetics recitation materials to the first-year medical and dental students, and perhaps lecturing, as appropriate, in other courses. In general, students will be responsible for at least 10 teaching units and are strongly encouraged to do more as this experience is excellent preparation for later job-related teaching.
