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Board Review Bootcamp for Genetic Counselors

December 3, 2026 – January 21, 2027

Live board review for genetic counselors sitting the ABGC exam: twelve evening sessions on Zoom, a question bank written in the exam's style, study groups, and a recording of every session.

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StudyRare is an independent educational provider and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).

Dates
December 3, 2026 – January 21, 2027
For the February 2027 exam
Live sessions
12 evening sessions on Zoom
Mondays and Thursdays, 8:00 to 10:00 pm Eastern. No class December 24 to January 3.
Office hours
6 Wednesday evenings
8:00 pm Eastern
Recordings and question bank
Through March 2, 2027
Every session is recorded and posted to your course page. The question bank runs to the same date.

What is included

Live sessions on Zoom

Twelve two-hour evening sessions working through board-style questions with polls and discussion. Every session is recorded and posted to your course page.

Question bank

Board-style questions with an explanation for every answer choice, and a timed mode that matches the exam's pace.

Study groups and Discord

Opt in and we place you in a small group by availability and commitment level, with a private channel and voice room in the cohort Discord.

Instructor access

Ask questions live, in the cohort Discord, or by email. The directors teach every session themselves.

Current content

Built on the current ABGC content outline and revised after every exam cycle from examinee feedback.

Test-taking strategy

How to read a long vignette, rule out distractors, pace the exam, and decide when to move on.

Your instructors

Daniel Piqué

Daniel Piqué, MD, PhD

Co-director

Clinical geneticist, board-certified by the ABMGG. Founded StudyRare in 2022 and has directed every bootcamp since. Writes the question bank and the Foundations workbooks.

Leann To

Leann To, MS, LCGC

Co-director

Licensed, certified genetic counselor. Passed the ABGC exam in August 2024 and co-directs the bootcamp for genetic counselors.

Alyssa Fasano

Alyssa Fasano, MS, CGC

Office hours

Certified genetic counselor. Co-leads the weekly office hours of the bootcamp for genetic counselors with Leann To.

What genetic counselors say

After the August 2025 exam, more than 95% of participants agreed or strongly agreed with the statement: "The StudyRare board review course helped me perform better on the exam."

“I can say with confidence that I would not have passed the ABGC board exam without StudyRare. Daniel and Leann are not only incredibly knowledgeable but also deeply caring and generous teachers. StudyRare gave me more than just preparation materials. It gave me community, consistency, and confidence. The organized curriculum, compassionate approach to learning, and personalized guidance ultimately carried me through to a pass on my first attempt at this notoriously difficult exam.”

Morgan Hurst

MS, CGC

University of Michigan, Class of 2025

“I 100% recommend StudyRare to anyone preparing for the ABGC board examination. This Bootcamp was fundamental to my success in studying for and passing boards. The lectures, office hours, and question bank kept me motivated and accountable, especially while working full time. No other study material comes close to the quality/detail of StudyRare in terms of likeness to the Board Exam.”

Olivia A.

MS, CGC

Boise State University, Class of 2025

“This was far and away the most impactful choice I made while studying for the ABGC board exam. Daniel’s teaching style is approachable, and the course is thoughtfully paced. It gave a comprehensive review of high-yield topics. Beyond the academic value, this bootcamp also provided a sense of community during what can otherwise be an isolating time.”

Makena Caron

MS, CGC

MGH Institute of Health Professions, Class of 2025

“I truly believe I would not have passed the exam if it wasn’t for StudyRare! There is an abundance of resources, such as live sessions that are recorded, downloadable PDFs of the lectures, group Discord channels, the option to opt into smaller study groups, and a question-bank of board style questions. Daniel and Leann are wonderful teachers and are dedicated to the material and ensuring a positive experience.”

Jamie C.

MS, CGC

UNC Greensboro, Class of 2025

“Daniel has put an incredible amount of thought into this course, and has designed a course that is largely reflective of the content of the ABGC exam. I come from a teaching background, so to me, modeling this ability to continually improve is the key to a successful learning community. I am confident that my participation in StudyRare was a major reason I passed.”

Kelly G.

MS, CGC

Boise State University, Class of 2025

“I highly recommend taking the StudyRare review course to study for boards! This course prepared me in how to critically think through and answer boards-style questions. After completing the StudyRare course, I felt confident and ready going into the board exam!”

Giorgia Pino

MS, CGC

Johns Hopkins University/NIH, Class of 2024

“StudyRare was an incredibly helpful prep course. I’m notoriously a poor test taker, but StudyRare equipped me with the strategies and confidence I needed to pass the ABGC exam on my first attempt.”

Reagan S.

MS, CGC

Medical College of Wisconsin, Class of 2025

“This course was instrumental in my success on the ABGC Boards exam! Daniel and his team put an incredible amount of effort in developing studying materials and a question bank that reflects the rigor and style of questions on the exam. I am very grateful for this program and highly recommend StudyRare.”

Eva Steinbach

MS, CGC

Bay Path University, Class of 2025

Questions

What if I miss a session?

Every session is recorded and posted to your course page. Recordings and the question bank stay available until the access date listed above.

Do I have to attend live?

No. Live attendance gets you the polls and the discussion; the recording covers the rest.

Is this for first-time takers or retakers?

Both. The sessions assume you have finished training and are reviewing for the exam. Retakers tell us the question practice and the pacing work are what they needed.

I took this course before. Do I register again here?

No. Returning students re-register from their dashboard, and we email prior participants directly when that opens.

Can my program or department pay?

Yes. Programs and departments that want to cover a group can email us for an invoice. Email daniel@studyrare.com.

Can I get a refund?

Digital purchases are final once access is granted. Read the refund policy.

Hear when registration opens

Subscribe to the newsletter and we will email you when registration for this cycle opens. Returning students re-register from their dashboard.

Board Review Bootcamp for Genetic Counselors

December 3, 2026 – January 21, 2027

For genetic counselors. Questions? Email daniel@studyrare.com.