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Meet Megan Parker G'19
As a student at North Carolina State University
majoring in biology, Megan Parker fell in love with
the field of genetics in her sophomore year. After
graduation, she worked at the Duke University
Eye Center doing molecular genetics research in
the area of exfoliation glaucoma. She enjoyed the
research, but missed interacting with people. Then
she learned about the genetic counseling program
at Bay Path. Megan applied and was accepted.
Although she had never enrolled in an online
program, she found the transition to the virtual
learning experience very easy. It was her pediatric
genetic counseling practicum at St. Jude's Hospital
in Memphis, TN, that ignited her passion. She
discovered that working on the "Gene Team" at
St. Jude's met and exceeded her expectations for
the profession. After graduating from Bay Path,
Megan is returning to Memphis to be a genetic
counselor at LeBonheur Children's Hospital, one of
the top ranked children's hospitals in the country.
She is thrilled to be doing what she loves.
Megan Parker G'19 made history as a member
of the inaugural class in genetic counseling.
