Episode 051: Kira Dineen: Sharing The Life, Challenges, And Mission Of A Prenatal Genetic Counselor

One of the most flexible professions in healthcare is a genetic counselor since they can jump from one expertise to another should they deem it necessary. Kira Dineen found her purpose in healthcare as a prenatal genetic counselor. She joins Richard Marn, MD to provide a glimpse of her life in private practice, unraveling the best and most challenging aspects of her work. She looks back on why she decided to pursue such a profession, the misconceptions surrounding her expertise, and her podcast show about genetics that she started way back in high school. Kira also discusses why aspiring medical practitioners inclined to communication and Biology make the most effective genetic counselors.