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Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences School of Health Professions

Welcome to the Department of Clinical & Diagnostic Sciences

As part of the School of Health Professions at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) we are preparing and advancing students in health professions careers in clinical, research, and academia. We offer access to interprofessional faculty and research, as well as laboratory and clinical experience through the UAB Health System and other healthcare facilities.

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The eight cases below represent a standard and complex case from each of the main clinical specialties of genetic counseling: prenatal, pediatrics, adult, and cancer. Each case includes non-patient facing and patient facing roles of a genetic counselor and includes pre-test and post-test counseling appointments. There are questions throughout the cases to check understanding and promote reflection.

  • Standard Prenatal Case
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    Credits

    • Dana Goodloe, MPH, MS, CGC—genetic counselor
    • Jessica Denton, PhD, MS, CGC—patient
    • Kelli Carpenter, MS, R. Lynn Holt, MS, CGC, Jessica Denton, PhD, MS, CGC—case development
    • Christopher Reid, Doctorre McDade, Courtney Brock — Videography, Editing, Production
  • Complex Prenatal Case
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    Case Documents

    Credits

    • R. Lynn Holt, MS, CGC —genetic counselor
    • Meghan Bartos, MS, CGC —patient
    • Samantha Stover, MS, CGC, Kelli Carpenter, MS, R. Lynn Holt, MS, CGC, Jessica Denton, PhD, MS, CGC —case development
    • Christopher Reid, Doctorre McDade, Courtney Brock —Videography, Editing, Production
  • Standard Pediatric Case
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    Case Documents

    Credits

    • Bryce Brown, MS, CGC —genetic counselor
    • Ali Al-Beshri, MD —medical geneticist
    • Kelli Carpenter, MS, R. Lynn Holt, MS, CGC, Jessica Denton, PhD, MS, CGC —case development
    • Christopher Reid, Doctorre McDade, Courtney Brock —Videography, Editing, Production

    We want to thank this wonderful family. This patient does have NF1, but her actual medical history and diagnostic journey are different than portrayed here. Pseudonyms and alternative family history information were used to protect the family’s privacy.

  • Complex Pediatric Case
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    Case Documents

    Credits

    • Alicia Gomes, MS, CGC —genetic counselor
    • Anna Hurst, MS, MD —medical geneticist
    • Kelli Carpenter, MS, R. Lynn Holt, MS, CGC, Jessica Denton, PhD, MS, CGC —case development
    • Christopher Reid, Doctorre McDade, Courtney Brock —Videography, Editing, Production

    We want to thank this wonderful family. This patient does have Bainbridge Roper’s syndrome, but his actual medical history and diagnostic journey are different than portrayed here. Pseudonyms and alternative family history information were used to protect the family’s privacy.

  • Standard Adult Case
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    Case Documents

    Credits

    • Dana Goodloe, MPH, MS, CGC-genetic counselor
    • Isadeleyn Paola Martinez Gonzalez and Faizon Pruitt-patients
    • Victoria Moy, MS, CGC-case development
    • Christopher Reid, Doctorre McDade, Courtney Brock, Meagan Courtney-Videography, Editing, Production
  • Complex Adult Case
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    Case Documents

    Credits

    • Colton Rathbun, MS, CGC-genetic counselor, case development
    • John Davis-patient
    • Giavanna Verdi, MD-medical geneticist
    • Emilia Cytron, MS, CGC-case development
    • Christopher Reid, Doctorre McDade, Courtney Brock, Meagan Courtney-Videography, Editing, Production
  • Standard Cancer Case
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    Case Documents

    Credits

    • Katie Hutto MS, CGC-genetic counselor, case development
    • Alicia Gomes, MS, CGC-patient
    • Christopher Reid, Doctorre McDade, Courtney Brock, Meagan Courtney-Videography, Editing, Production
  • Complex Cancer Case
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    Case Documents

    Credits

    • Jessica Denton, PhD, MS, CGC-genetic counselor
    • Philip Anderson-Patient
    • Katie Hutto, MS, CGC-case development
    • Christopher Reid, Doctorre McDade, Courtney Brock, Meagan Courtney-Videography, Editing, Production

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All applications to the Biomedical Sciences program are completed through the UAB undergraduate admissions process.

Requirements

  • 1. Students must declare the Biomedical Sciences major
    • Complete the UAB undergraduate application form.
    • Submit the application fee and all required supporting documentation to UAB Undergraduate Admissions. Visit www.uab.edu/apply for details.
    • If you are enrolled at UAB in another major, complete the Change of School/Major Request using the online form on BlazerNET.
  • 2. Program Admission for Entering Freshman
    • Overall GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
    • Achieve an ACT Composite Score of 22 or higher.*
    • Must place in or earned credit for college-level English Composition (EH 101) or higher.
    • Must meet all UAB undergraduate admissions requirements.
    *Test Optional students will be reviewed on an individual basis.
  • 3. Program Admission for Transfer students and UAB students
    • Must meet all UAB undergraduate admission and academic requirements.
    • Must hold a 2.75 or higher Overall GPA on a 4.0 scale (currently enrolled students and former UAB students only).
    • Must place in or earned credit for college-level English Composition (EH 101).
  • 4. Other Biomedical Sciences Program Requirements
    • A minimum 2.75 Overall GPA and a 2.0 UAB Institutional GPA on a 4.0 scale must be maintained to remain enrolled in the program.
    • If a student elects to complete an internship/practicum experience for course credit, a background check and drug screen will be required prior to the internship/practicum.

Students majoring in Biomedical Sciences may apply for a fast-track program to begin a master's degree before completing their bachelor's degree. Contact the Biomedical Sciences program by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 205-996-0867 for more information about these programs.

Fast-track programs are available to these master's degree programs:

  • BS in Biomedical Sciences to MS in Biotechnology

    The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences to Master of Science in Biotechnology fast-track program allows students interested in biomedical research and development careers and entrepreneurship to begin taking the advanced master level coursework early. The Master of Science in Biotechnology program was designed to help students take scientific ideas from the bench top to business and prepare students for careers in the biomedical industry. Find out more about this program via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 205-996-0867.

  • BS in Biomedical Sciences to MS in Medical Laboratory Science

    This fast-track program was developed for undergraduate students who want to pursue careers as a laboratory scientist. Qualifying students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences program may begin the Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program before completing their undergraduate degree. Find out more about this program via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 205-996-0867.

  • BS in Biomedical Science and MS in Health Physics

    This fast-track program is designed for qualified BMD undergraduate students to matriculate into the MHP program and receive a BS in Biomedical Sciences and MS in Health Physics. Students will learn how to apply the science, anatomy, and mathematics knowledge from the BMD program to the unique and high-demand field of Health Physics. Successful students will obtain a BS in Biomedical Sciences and MS in Health Physics in five years rather than the traditional six. Find out more about this program via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 205-996-0867.

  • Doctor of Pharmacy program at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

    This opportunity is available for Biomedical Sciences majors, who are interested in obtaining a doctorate in Pharmacy after graduation, prior to their third year of study. Students who qualify for admission into both the BMD program and the Lake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM) Early Acceptance Program (EAP), and maintain qualifying EAP LECOM credentials until completion of the BMD program, will be admitted into LECOM PharmD program. To learn more, click here or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..