Welcome to our Medical Genetics Awareness Week Resource Tool Kit. On this page you will find resources and tools to help you in your annual celebration of the important work of clinical and laboratory geneticists, genetic counselors, genetic nurses and physician assistants, and so many others devoted to translating genes into health.

Get In on the #Hashtag Fun

list of Medical Genetics Awareness Week hashtags

Be sure to use our Medical Genetics Awareness Week hashtags in your social media posts so we can follow and share your posts.

Post on Your Social Media Pages about Medical Genetics Awareness Week

Use one of our sample social media posts or create posts of your own to raise awareness of medical genetics and genomics among your social media followers. Be sure to tag @TheACMG and include one or more of our hashtags so we can find your posts.

list of Medical Genetics Awareness Week hashtags

Download Our Medical Genetics Awareness Week Medallion

Medical Genetics Awareness Week medallion image

Download and use our Medical Genetics Awareness Week medallion to raise awareness of medical genetics and genomics among your social media followers and colleagues. On social media, be sure to tag @TheACMG and include one or more of our hashtags so we can find your posts.

Download Our Free Virtual Backgrounds and Show Your Pride for Medical Genetics

ACMG Virtual Background example

To help you spread the word about Medical Genetics Awareness Week with your colleagues, students, trainees, family and friends, ACMG has created a set of virtual backgrounds for use on Zoom. Get your free virtual background here:
Medical Genetics Awareness
I am a Medical Geneticist
I am a Lab Geneticist
I am a Genetic Counselor
I am a Nurse in Genetics
I am a Genetics NP
I am a Genetics PA
I am a Metabolic Dietitian
I am a Public Health Geneticist
Future Genetics Professional

Past, Present & Future Inspiration: Share with Us on Social Media

What excites you about the future graphic

Inspire others by telling us in your own words, with a post or short video, either
(1) What in your past inspired you to get into medical genetics,
(2) What do you love about your present work, or
(3) What excites you about the future of medical genetics?
If you’d like to use our PAST graphic, click here. Use PRESENT graphic by clicking here. Or click here to use our FUTURE graphic. After downloading, simply use software on your device to place your picture in the circle and add your quote. Save the combined image as a picture file (JPEG or PNG) and upload it to social media with your post. Or use your imagination and create your own graphic – or even a short video using your phone or Zoom to record yourself! Either way, be sure to tag @TheACMG in your social media post and use the #MedicalGeneticsAwareness hashtag so we can find your posts.


Print, Post or Share Our Medical Genetics Awareness Week Graphics

Decorate your home or work office, clinic and lab, and take a solo or group photo to post on social media, with our printable graphics. Don’t forget to use our hashtags in your social media posts so we can follow and share your posts! Get the graphics here:
Medical Genetics Awareness
Medical Genetics Awareness Version 2
Future Genetics Professional
I am a Medical Geneticist
I am a Genetic Counselor
I am a Lab Geneticist
I am a Nurse in Genetics
I am a Genetics NP
I am a Genetics PA
I am a Metabolic Dietitian
I am a Public Health Geneticist

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