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Certified Fertility Specialist (6-Month Program)
The primary objective of this IVF training program is to focus on reproductive medicine, endocrinology, endoscopy, and related fields. Our goal is to enable Obstetrician-Gynaecologists with the knowledge, appropriate skills needed to manage and treat the increasing incidences of sub-fertility and infertility. This includes addressing the needs of sub-fertile and infertile couples in metro (Tier-1), non-metro (Tier-2), and rural (Tier-3 and beyond) settings through medical interventions, assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), reproductive endocrinology, and fertility-enhancing surgeries.
Qualification:
Participants must be a citizen of India.
Hold an MBBS Degree from a University established by law in India, recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and/or declared as equivalent.
OR
A resident Indian participant with foreign medical qualification must appear, pass the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) conducted by the National Board of Examination (NBE), complete an internship, and register with a State Medical Council (SMC) per applicable regulations.
AND
Hold a DGO + Secondary DNB / Primary DNB / M.D. / M.S. (or its equivalent recognized degree) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology [Ob-Gyn; O&G; OG; Obs; Gynae & OB/GYN] from a university established by law in India, recognized by the NMC, or any other with a foreign medical qualification recognized by the NMC and/or declared as equivalent.
Content:
Applied, Basic & Clinical Sciences:
Infertile couple with female factor
Infertile couple with male factor
Couple with decreased gamete reserves to be offered donor gamete or donor embryo program
Third Party Reproduction and its ethical & legal issues
Endometrial Receptivity Assay
Ethical principles in Assisted Reproductive Technology [ART]
Genetic history and counselling
Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis
Pre-implantation genetic screening
Reproductive Endocrinology [RE]
Eligibility:
Successful completion of an online examination, and personal interview with assigned fertility specialist.
The training program will be subject to the availability of seats in one of the two batches, i.e., March/April (Virtual classes scheduled on every Thursday starting around UTC+05:30 or between IST 2:00 pm) and October/November (Virtual classes scheduled on every Wednesday starting around UTC+05:30 or IST 2:00 pm) each year.
Key Benefits:
Learn processes, treatment approaches, protocols, tips, and tricks.
Customizable intensive 6-month curriculum duration, covering theoretical knowledge and practical skills to ensure clinical competencies.
Equip to perform IVF/IUI stimulations, transvaginal scans, live egg pickups and transfers.
Perform and build a record of 50 supervised OPU procedures
Gain confidence in diagnosing infertility issues, designing treatment protocols, and understanding medico-legal aspects.
Opportunity to observe procedures like TESA, PESA, and Micro TESE and embryology protocols
Pedagogy:
We believe each participant is unique and deserves an inspiring, systematic training environment to grow with empathy, courtesy, ownership, and expertise. We aim to create such an atmosphere, enabling participants to reach their full potential by providing adequate exposure for reaching far and wide. Essential learning elements are:
Preceptor as a guide.
Access to live/hands-on/simulation activities.
Curiosity-driven; take responsibility for learning.
Utilize logbooks to practice skills and record information.
Encouragement of research for continuous learning and adaptation.
Who should participate:
It is suitable for Obstetrician-Gynaecologists aspiring to practice reproductive medicine, aiming to improve skills in infertility techniques, expand knowledge in ART, stay updated with IVF protocols, and enhance expertise in diagnosing, managing, and treating infertility, ultimately empowering participants to make a profound impact on couple lives.
Participant Benefits:
Interact with peers with similar interests.
Stay updated on career prospects, programs, events, fellowships, internships, and workshops.
Affiliation with a respected institution boosts your credibility in the healthcare space.
Opportunities for volunteering and/or joining advisory boards
Build lasting collaborations and connections for professional and personal growth.
Prepare confidently for a certified career in reproductive medicine and related specialties.
Exit Exam: The training program exit examination consists of two stages: Theory and Practical Examinations
To complete the program, participants must score a minimum of 50% in aggregate, which means participants need to achieve a total of 100 marks out of 200 marks (combined marks from Theory & Practical) in the Exit Exam.
Added to all the above advantages, participants might be offered exclusive discounts on institutional programs for other suitable knowledge and skill enhancement or fellowships such as Comprehensive TVS (Transvaginal Ultrasound) Scan Program (2 + 9 days), Comprehensive Course in Andrology (7 days), Fellowship in Clinical Embryology (12 months), IMA-AMS Fellowship in Infertility, Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Embryology (12 months), RGUHS Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine (18 months), Mastering Egg Pickup [Oocyte Pickup; Ovum Pickup; OPU] and Non-Resident Fellowship in Infertility (12 months) etc., enabling lifelong connectivity with the institution and allowing professional growth.
The program will be subject to the eligibility criteria and institution admission process.
* The fee can be paid in a one-time payment or in installments.
* Fee is exclusive of applicable taxes.
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