Benefits

Enjoy the distinction of membership in the finest professional organization for genetic technology! AGT works hard to keep members informed of all vital issues affecting the laboratory and your profession. The AGT membership runs from January 1 through December 31.

AGT is an advocate for the professional with representatives to 

• College of American Pathologists (CAP) / American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) Cytogenetic Committee
• National Accrediting Association of Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)
• Foundation for Genetic Technology (FGT)
• American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC)
• American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Government Affairs Committee (ASCLS – GAC)

AGT is a member of 

• Medical and Publich Health Laboratory Workforce Coalition
• Medical Laboratory Professionals Week Coalition
• Clinical Laboratory Collaborative

Continuing Education Opportunities

• AGT/ASCLS/SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting is a great opportunity to attend workshops and scientific sessions on the newest developments in our field.
• AGT provides webinars on current topics. These are archived on the AGT website for 24/7 access.
• AGT is a registered accrediting agency and provider for California and Florida, respectively.
• Test Yoursel quizzes are available online in each issue of the AGT Journal, providing members 12 hours of CEs per year.
• Journal Clubs are available on special topics, such as Safety and Medical Ethics.

Publications

• AGT Membership Directory-online access
• The Journal of the Association of Genetic Technologists
• AGT Cytogenetic Laboratory Manual
• AGT Molecular Biology Techniques Review Guide
• Cytogenetic Symposium
• Salary Survey
• E-newsletters

Member's Only Discounts

• Joint Annual Meeting (available to regular, emeritus, and student members)
• Webinars, Journal Club and Test Yourself
• Journal of the Association of Genetic Technologists, Cytogenetics Lab Manual and Symposium, and Molecular Review Guide

 
Government and Legislative Updates
AGT’s government affairs committee monitors the laws and regulations affecting our profession.
 
Networking Opportunities
In person at the annual meeting, on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter, our members can interact in a variety of ways!