Dr. Megan Soucy

Instructor

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Biography

Megan Soucy, MS is a board-certified genetic counselor with expertise in Ophthalmic Genetics. She completed her graduate education in genetic counseling at Sarah Lawrence College and is a member of the Interdepartmental Genetic Counseling Program at Columbia University, which connects the Department of Ophthalmology with the Precision Genomics Laboratory. In her role as a genetic counselor, she provides care in the field of Applied Eye Genetics, aiding patients with genetic conditions pertaining to vision. Megan is also a lecturer in Genetic Counseling within the Pathology, Cell Biology, and Ophthalmology departments at Columbia University Medical Center, demonstrating her commitment to education and the dissemination of knowledge in her field.

Research Interests

Requirements for Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
One year of Biology with labs Two years of Chemistry (including Organic Chemistry) with labs One year of Physics with lab One semester of Biochemistry One year of English or writing-intensive courses
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

PhD programs at VP&S are often administered through the Coordinated Doctoral Programs in Biomedical Sciences (Integrated Program).