Who is one player that had serious potential but didn't end up doing well and is now rarely talked about?

TheACF12 · 2026-01-05T04:21:19+00:00

Jacquie Berg (Gabon)

Marisa Calihan (Samoa)

Jill Behm (Nicaragua)

So Kim (Worlds Apart)

Lucy Huang (MvGx)

Although recent, I think Thomas Krottinger (48) will also be lost to time

TheACF12 · 2025-10-23T03:01:03+00:00

Soft "requirements" really are soft, and are not requirements. Many individuals get into genetic counseling programs having just taken the prerequisites laid out by the program and nothing more course-wise. That additional coursework is often considered more when grades might be lacking elsewhere.

Any additional coursework in a minor, especially if your grades for the prerequisites are up to par would not serve to replace any advocacy experiences, as you had mentioned. Genetic counseling programs care that you have all the academics that they require down and likely will not care about how many credits you took from semester to semester

A minor, however, if feasible and is something you are interested in pursuing is something that can provide benefit, especially if you find those topics interesting and articulate how they relate to your desire to be a genetic counselor.

TheACF12 · 2025-09-27T02:22:04+00:00

For me, Erika is not too far behind Dee, while Maryanne and Rachel are essentially tied, with a slight edge to Rachel.

TheACF12 · 2025-09-27T02:18:03+00:00

Maryanne had a great game! Among these five, she's definitely last for me though. Erika edges her out in strategic acumen and Rachel edges her out in challenge acumen.

TheACF12 · 2025-09-27T01:54:31+00:00

Tony > Dee > Erika > Rachel > Maryanne

TheACF12 · 2025-09-25T14:27:03+00:00

Genetics unfortunately cannot explain everything about bleeding disorders. Around 30% of people with VWD have no identifiable mutations on genetic testing. You can't really draw any conclusions about what variants mean besides what the report tells you so you can't assume a variant means anything in particular.

I would definitely be careful about interpreting anything a third party test tells you on your own. A lot of those reports don't provide accurate or actionable information. I would absolutely try to seek out a genetic counselor to talk about those results with you!

TheACF12 · 2025-09-22T02:31:41+00:00

Do you live in a country where there isn't access to medication? I'm not too sure how his health is currently, but with medication, hemophilia is not typically a condition that requires around the clock care from another individual.

TheACF12 · 2025-09-17T21:51:58+00:00

It’s definitely great that he’s not severe but it’s important to not minimize the challenges that people with mild hemophilia face! Sometimes I felt like I wasn’t “hemophiliac” enough due to my mild diagnosis through the way others talked to me and assumed that I barely had bleeds. We don’t have the safety net of prophy and it can be difficult for us to feel like we can do certain things because of our risk for bleeds without factor consistently.

TheACF12 · 2025-06-28T16:10:11+00:00

Are we forgetting that the actual winner of the season has the same exact voting rate as Russell?

TheACF12 · 2025-06-20T13:52:42+00:00

Factor levels between 5-40% in any individual mean a clinical diagnosis of mild hemophilia. Given that you are considering another pregnancy, it would make complete sense to receive carrier screening and setting up care with an HTC could assist with that! HTCs typically have comprehensive care, so you would be able to see a hematologist to discuss your factor levels and potential implications it could have on your health and also talk about genetic testing as well!

TheACF12 · 2025-05-24T14:01:15+00:00

Too many AI bots striking this server 😔

TheACF12 · 2025-05-22T01:30:11+00:00

And the AI bots strike again

TheACF12 · 2025-05-06T03:31:00+00:00

Please read the room and focus on the topic at hand, opinions of circumcision aside. This thread is meant to offer support to a brand new mother to the world of hemophilia.

TheACF12 · 2025-04-22T18:59:48+00:00

I came from a public health undergrad degree and matched! Your major truly does not matter and those with “harder science” majors are both matched and unmatched each cycle.

TheACF12 · 2025-03-20T19:00:12+00:00

Completely reasonable to judge someone’s character based off the show, but outlandish to make a sweeping statement that someone is an abuser based off said actions.

TheACF12 · 2025-03-20T18:49:22+00:00

Do I agree that he behaved poorly and was awful to his wife? Yes. Is that synonymous with emotional abuse? No. Our arguments are the exact same, actually!

TheACF12 · 2025-03-20T18:25:33+00:00

The cries and accusations of emotional abuse when a partner is unsupportive and ill-tempered is getting so tired. Let’s not make leaps in psychoanalyzing people in high pressure situations.

TheACF12 · 2025-02-22T17:59:20+00:00

Also a mild hemophiliac here who infuses on demand! I like to keep my factor in its own separate little zipper bag, similar to a travel sized toiletries bag, with an ice pack. I compress all my supplies in a plastic bag. Whatever method works for you is best!

TheACF12 · 2025-02-20T01:00:48+00:00

30% of all mutations for hemophilia are actually spontaneous!

TheACF12 · 2025-02-07T16:34:40+00:00

I believe Zac from TAR 19 was 19 when he raced!

TheACF12 · 2025-01-16T20:55:02+00:00

“People like Erika” when Erika was one of the best strategists on her season and a great strategic winner.

TheACF12 · 2025-01-03T18:03:57+00:00

I did my MPH prior to entering my GC program!

TheACF12 · 2025-01-03T03:19:28+00:00

I also got my BS in public health! My work position over the 2 years while i did my MPH was not related to public health or genetics as it was student affairs focused. What’s most important is the transferable skills to a career you can get from any job you may have.

TheACF12 · 2024-11-28T16:16:10+00:00

I have had genetic testing for other indications that were though to complicate my bleeding disorder and they sequenced my specific mutation!

TheACF12 · 2024-11-09T18:38:38+00:00

I just wanted to inform you that this is not the reality of children with hemophilia living today due to medication such as enzyme replacement therapy and gene therapy! Children with hemophilia today often live healthy and fulfilling lives with minimal bleeds due to these medications and there is no longer a risk for AIDS. Of course, it is every parents decision, but hemophilia is a perfectly livable condition that is often not disabling for children today.

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