Email

malia.bauder@bcm.edu

Positions

Genetic Counseling Student

Baylor College of Medicine

Education

BS from Oregon State University

06/2019 - Corvallis, Oregon United States

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Honors & Awards

Class of 2022 President

Baylor College of Medicine

Professional Interests

• Spanish Language
• Science Communication

Professional Statement

I first heard of genetic counseling as a career during the fall of my undergraduate junior year. Prior to this point, I had known I was interested in science education of some type and had just completed a summer internship at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in Portland. Although I loved this experience, I found myself missing a deeper level of science that isn't always possible when working with children. When my professor mentioned genetic counseling during that genetics lecture, my ears perked up and I immediately became interested. I ended up completing my undergraduate Honors thesis on ethical considerations of genetic counseling and later accepted a genetic counseling assistant position in Dallas, TX after graduating. I worked in Dallas for a year while applying for graduate programs and was matched to Baylor College of Medicine. I love genetic counseling because the field gives me an opportunity to communicate science in a practical, applicable, and interesting way to patients for whom the information is directly relatable. I love that the field is constantly growing and changing and that there is opportunity to create your own career depending on your personal interests and passions. I am particularly excited and grateful to be training at BCM, where the program leadership listen carefully to our feedback and strive to grow and improve for our benefit. The education we receive here is world-class and it is evident that our experience is the top priority of the leadership team. In addition to the program itself, Houston's diversity and wide variety of rotation opportunities make BCM a special place to train.

Projects

The Dynamic Field of Genetic Counseling and How Students Can Best Prepare Themselves

Oregon State University Honors College

My undergraduate honors thesis consists of a discussion of social and ethical implications of advancing genetic technology and its relevance to genetic counselors. It also serves as a practical guide for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in this field.

Memberships

Phi Beta Kappa

National Society of Genetic Counselors

Texas Society of Genetic Counselors

Languages

Spanish