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The purpose of this study was to explore professional empowerment of genetic counselors (GCs) in patient\u2010facing roles in Canada. This was a pragmatically oriented, mixed methods study with an explanatory sequential design. The overarching research question was: What factors impact empowerment of patient\u2010facing GCs in Canada and how do these factors interrelate? We recruited GCs in patient\u2010facing roles in Canada (currently or within 5\u2009years). Forty\u2010nine participants completed a demographic survey and two quantitative validated scales to measure structural empowerment (CWEQ\u2010II scale, workplace conditions) and psychological empowerment (PEI scale, intrinsic motivation). Associations between demographic\/workplace factors and empowerment scores were identified using linear regression. A subset of participants was purposively sampled for semi\u2010structured interviews using maximum variability sampling. 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Data integration yielded five concepts related to GC empowerment: (1) supportive working relationships are crucial for GC empowerment, (2) empowered GCs have clearly defined roles and responsibilities, (3) balancing the goals of the individual GC with those of the institution promotes GC empowerment, (4) empowering GCs can improve patient care, and (5) self\u2010efficacy as a component of empowerment. 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