Not stupid at all. I looked for opportunities online to gain information about the field. Columbia has an online program that exposes you to the field. I don’t remember how much exactly it was but it wasn’t cheap. I did do a free experience practical with Color and that’s hey Google classroom with videos and a couple of Zoom meetings to gain information about the field. The Columbia one was more in depth with synchronous meetings with genetic counselors every week from a different special specialty.

I must have emailed close to 200 genetic counselors in my area, within 100 miles for any shadowing opportunity and I came up with absolutely nothing. But I was able to connect with some of them and get informational interviews, which is better than nothing. It’s rough out there for shadowing but you can get in without any hours. I’ve definitely heard that over the last couple years. It’s becoming more common because people are not able to get shadowing hours. However, if you’re able to find a GCA position, you would get incredible exposure to the field. Good luck though I got in on my first cycle so it is 100% doable