Elizabeth Borto

ADULT CANCER 10/2024 - 12/2024

UI Health Chicago, IL

Supervisor(s) - Tara Maga

• Provided individualized genetic counseling to cancer patients, tailoring education and risk management strategies based on family history, genetic testing options, and results interpretation.
• Assessed hereditary cancer risk for unaffected individuals, guiding them on genetic testing, surveillance options, and prevention strategies in collaboration with the oncology team.
• Documented counseling sessions and genetic test results in the electronic medical record (EMR) to ensure accurate follow-up and continuity of care.

PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY 09/2024 - 10/2024

Anne & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital Chicago, IL

Supervisor(s) - Kristin Clemenz

• Counseled pediatric patients and families on inherited blood disorders, explaining genetic testing options, inheritance patterns, and disease management based on age and developmental stage.
• Adapted counseling for different age groups, providing age-appropriate explanations for younger children and discussing inheritance risks and reproductive considerations with older teens.
• Developed case summaries and provided psychosocial support, helping families cope with complex diagnoses and managing long-term care for chronic hematologic conditions.

ADULT CANCER 07/2024 - 09/2024

Northwestern Medicine

Chicago, IL

Supervisor(s) - Theresa Sciaraffa & Brittany Szymaniak

• Provided genetic counseling to cancer patients, assessing hereditary cancer risks, guiding genetic testing decisions, and explaining results to inform treatment and prevention options.
• Attended multidisciplinary tumor boards to discuss complex cases, interpret genetic findings, and develop personalized cancer management plans with oncologists and other specialists.
• Prepared comprehensive case documentation and communicated genetic counseling results clearly to oncology providers to support treatment planning.

PUBLIC HEALTH 05/2024 - 07/2024

Illinois Department of Public Health - Genomics Sector 

Remote

Supervisor(s) - Joan Ehrhardt

• Supported public health genomics initiatives, helping develop policies and educational resources to expand genetic screening, testing, and awareness across diverse populations.
• Collaborated on outreach efforts to increase access to genetic counseling and services, focusing on underserved populations and promoting genetic condition awareness and prevention strategies.
• Presented on newborn screening conditions to a lay audience within the IDPH, explaining the background, impact of the diseases, and the benefits and limitations of newborn screening.

GENERAL PEDIATRICS 04/2024 - 05/2024

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Park Ridge, IL

Supervisor(s) - Kelly Bontempo

• Provided genetic counseling for pediatric patients with genetic conditions, explaining test results and helping families navigate decisions regarding treatment and further genetic testing.
• Collaborated with pediatric specialists to interpret genetic findings, develop care plans, and ensure comprehensive management of pediatric genetic conditions.
• Documented genetic counseling sessions and patient progress, ensuring accurate patient histories and test results for continuity of care.

PRENATAL & MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE 02/2024 - 04/2024

UI Health

Chicago, IL

Supervisor(s) - Amanda Allred & Sonia Ehrlich

• Counseled expectant parents on prenatal genetic testing, including NIPT, amniocentesis, and CVS, to assess risks for hereditary and chromosomal conditions, providing emotional support throughout.
• Provided support for high-risk pregnancies, explaining prenatal findings, offering decision-making support, and discussing implications for family planning and future pregnancies.
• Counseled patients with positive results from carrier screening or non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), explaining implications for family planning, reproductive decisions, and potential next steps.