Kevin Sweet, GC
Genetic Counselor, Professor
Internal Medicine
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614-685-0934Conditions and expertise
- Genetics
Academics and research
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
My clinical duties include providing comprehensive cancer genetic consultations to individuals and families with a history of cancer. Cancer genetic consultation requires documentation of cancers in the family, risk assessment, screening recommendations and incorporation of genetic testing as necessary.
Conditions and expertise
- Genetics
Credentials
Education
- Master of Science (MS)
- Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY
9/1/1992 - 5/1/1994
Certification
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American Board of Genetic Counseling
1/1/1996
Academics and research
Noteworthy graduate narrative
As the chair of the Jane Engelberg Memorial Fellowship Advisory Committee (JEMF), the primary funding agency for the National Society of Genetic Counselors, I oversaw the development of the "JEMF Graduate Student Award Program," which has since become an annual national award provided to graduate students in training. Applicants submit a formal research proposal, which is reviewed and ranked by the JEMF Advisory Committee. The award supports ongoing work as part of a graduate thesis projects. During my tenure as chair, we provided awards to 36 graduate students, of which 32 recipients subsequently published thesis work. I was active advisor and mentor on a number of student thesis projects.
I am a faculty adviser for graduate students in Ohio State's Genetic Counselor Graduate Training Program, and currently mentor two graduate students. I provide classroom and clinical instruction for the training program.
Research interests
- Carcinogenesis
- Chemoprevention
- Education
- Genetic Counseling
- Genetics
- Genome
- Precision Medicine
- Risk Assessment
- Genetic Counseling Service Delivery
- Clinical cancer genetics
- Family history tools and risk assessment
Advising
Academic advisees-
Shannon McIntyre
The Ohio State University 2014-present
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Jordan Gilbert
The Ohio State University 2014-present
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Karen Wernke
The Ohio State University 2014-present
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Andrew McFaden
The Ohio State University 2014-present
Clinical services
- Professor, Clinical Internal Medicine, Ohio State University, Human Genetics, 2014-Present
- Division of Human Genetics, Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 2011-Present
- Director, Family HealthLink Cancer and Coronary Heart Disease Risk Assessment Program, 2007-Present
- Division of Human Genetics, OSUWMC Clinic Locations, 1999-Present
Civic engagement
- Team leader and 100-mile Pelotonia rider, 2009-present
- Stefanie's Team of Hope, the largest non-corporate Peloton
Editorial activities
- British Medical Journal
- British Medical Practice
- PLOS
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Genetics in Medicine
- Personalized Medicine
- Journal of Clinical Oncology
- Journal of Genetic Counseling
- Journal of Medical Genetics
- American Association for Cancer Research
- Clinical Genetics
Academic information
- Department:
- Internal Medicine
- Division:
- Human Genetics
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Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Sweet has reported no relationships with companies or entities.