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In order to standardize current practice and provide a solid foundation for advancement and growth, it is crucial to characterize the role of genetic counselors (GCs) working in this space. To date, no such characterization has been established. The purpose of this study was to characterize the roles of genetic counselors working in the field of hematology, explore GCs' preparedness for work in hematology, and assess whether non\u2010hematology GCs perceived a value in having designated hematology GCs at their institutions. A survey distributed through the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) listserv yielded responses from 92 individuals meeting the inclusion criteria, with 84 participants providing complete responses that were analyzed in this study. Numerous aspects of the roles of the hematology genetic counselor role were characterized, including job settings (clinical: multidisciplinary team, independent visits, hematologist\u2010paired; non\u2010clinical), patient population served (diagnoses and quantity\/length\/recurrence of visits), and elements of genetic counseling competencies and skills utilized in various settings. Hematology\u2010specific knowledge acquisition was reported to occur largely outside of typical didactic and experiential components of GC training programs, commonly via independent learning and also through on\u2010the\u2010job training sometimes supported by GC or hematology colleagues. Seventy percent of non\u2010hematology GCs indicated that it would be beneficial to have a designated hematology GC at their institutions, citing feeling less equipped to see all hematological indications. The findings from this study begin to define the current roles of hematology GCs, emphasize the need for dedicated resources and expertise to address patient needs in this subspecialty. 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