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Board of Genetic Counselors

Welcome to the Board of Genetic Counselors

As of July 1, 2025, this Board has begun transitioning to biennial licensure. Click the Board News link to learn how your renewal cycle will be affected and to review other helpful FAQs

Please contact us with any questions via email gen@dopl.idaho.gov or phone (208) 334-3233.

Additional Board Information

NamePositionExpirationOriginal Appointment
Jack ZarybniskyPublic MemberJuly 1, 2025October 3, 2017
Heather Hussey-JohnsonGenetic CounselorJuly 1, 2028July 1, 2015
Mary ConwayGenetic CounselorJuly 1, 2026August 25, 2020
Christopher G GibsonPhysicianJuly 1, 2027July 1, 2024

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How to Become a Board Member?

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To make an online disciplinary actions payment, please click here.

The following list includes web page links and contact information for entities relevant to the profession.

The American Board of Genetic Counselors (ABGC)
Phone: 312.321.6879
Email: info@abgc.net

American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG)
Phone: 301.634.7315
Email: abmgg@abmgg.org

National Society of Genetic Counselors
Phone: 312.321.6834
Email: nsgc@nsgc.org

The license/registration issued
to you by the Division is public proof that you are entitled to pursue certain
activities regulated by Idaho Law.  If your license/registration becomes
lost or destroyed, you may
print a new copy through your Online Services account.  

GENETIC COUNSELOR

     LICENSE RENEWAL                                ANNUAL – 120.00  BIENNIAL – 240.00
     REINSTATEMENT PENALTY                                        35.00

GENETIC COUNSELOR – APPLICANT

     APPLICATION FEE                                                      40.00
     ORIGINAL LICENSE FEE                       ANNUAL – 120.00  BIENNIAL – 240.00
     ENDORSEMENT FEE                                                 120.00
     PROVISIONAL                                                             120.00

GENETIC COUNSELOR – INACTIVE

     LICENSE RENEWAL                              ANNUAL – 120.00  BIENNIAL – 240.00
     REINSTATEMENT PENALTY                                      35.00

OTHER FEES

     CERTIFICATION FEE                                                  10.00  

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