Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Embryology (PGCCE) Program

Key Benefits:

1. Suitable for aspiring Embryologists, IVF Counsellors, Hospital Administrators, Operations Leaders, Managers, Researchers Obstetrician-Gynecologists, Healthcare Entrepreneurs, and Biomedical Engineers.

2. Building a strong foundation in clinical embryology.

3. Working with delicate, microscopic materials requires precision in handling and observing cells, embryos, and reproductive tissues.

4. Analyzing situations, troubleshooting problems, and learning protocols to improve success rates, especially in IVF and related procedures.

5. Working with stakeholders on sensitive issues, like infertility, requires empathy and a strong understanding of ethical considerations.

6. Attend virtual classrooms (online) from your home/work location, ensuring you can continue to provide exceptional patient care with minimal interruptions.

7. Build lasting collaborations and connections for professional and personal growth. Share your ideas, receive feedback, and access guidance to set up your IVF center.

8. Engage with other Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) specialists who share similar interests.

9. Understanding the complexity of infertility treatments requires effort, resilience, and adaptability.

10. Stay updated on career prospects, programs, events, fellowships, internships, and workshops.

11. Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, including medical practitioners, nurses, and lab technicians.

12. Open to both international and national participants. 

Qualification:

• Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

• Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)

• Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS)

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Botany, Biochemistry, Bio Sciences, Biotechnology, Genetics, Life Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technology, Microbiology, and Zoology.

• Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)

• Bachelor of Engineering (BE) or Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) in Biomedical Engineering

• Bachelor of Engineering (BE) or Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) in Biotechnology

• Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS)

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Andrology, Hospital Administration, Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Internal Medicine, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pathology, Community Medicine, Endocrinologist, Urology, Forensic Medicine, and other medical post-graduate clinical specialties.

Eligibility:

• Successful completion of the online application process and payment of fees on the Garden City University (GCU) portal.

• The training program will be subject to the availability of seats in one of the two batches, i.e., March/April or September/October (Virtual classes scheduled on every Wednesday and Thursday (occasionally for selected topics) starting around UTC+05:30 or IST 1:00 pm) each year.

Key Benefits:

1. In the first semester, a 20-day consecutive practical session related to In vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures, focusing on observation, hands-on andrology training, is conducted at one of the captive training ART laboratory and GarbhaGudi IVF Centre locations in Bengaluru, India.

2. In the second semester, a 25-day consecutive practical session related to In vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures, focusing on observation, hands-on Embryology training, is conducted at one of the captive training ART laboratory and GarbhaGudi IVF Centre locations in Bengaluru, India

3. Access to virtual classrooms provides opportunities for aspiring, budding, busy, working biomedical, biosciences, life sciences, and medical professionals who might not otherwise have access to similar programs.

4. Includes detailed up to three (≤3) hours of allied, basic, and clinical embryology theory sessions once a week, featuring virtual (online), and interactive classrooms.

5. Virtual tools and platforms often encourage greater interaction through various features, such as polls and discussion boards.

6. Medium of instruction for the program is English.

Pedagogy:

Our goal is to empower bioscience, life science, and medical professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to address and overcome complications faced by infertile couples. We achieve this through a combination of theory, laboratory observation, hands-on experience, interactive discussions, case-based learning, and advanced technology-driven tools to foster critical thinking and problem-solving at GarbhaGudi IVF Centre. Effective learning is facilitated when like-minded professionals are actively engaged in a collaborative ecosystem. This holistic approach ensures our participants are prepared to alleviate infertility challenges, providing them with a basic understanding and practical exposure in the rapidly evolving clinical embryology space.

Content:

Semester-1:

a) Anatomy, Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Pathology, Physiology, and systemic observation of the procedures and demonstrations.

b) Introduction to Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), Gametogenesis, Fertilization, Embryo quality assessment, and Embryo culture.

c) Spermatogenesis and its disorder, Semen analysis, Azoospermia, Semen preparation and sperm function tests, and Cryopreservation.

d) Practicals: Embryology laboratory observation, Fructose Test, HOS & vitality test, Pipette pulling, Sperm preparation techniques, Semen analysis, Semen freezing & thawing, Vitrification and Thawing (Oocyte and Embryo).

Semester-2:

a) Advanced techniques in Assisted Reproductive Technology, Management of genetic disorders, Modalities for Genetic analysis, Molecular biology, Molecular and Genetic assessments.

b) Evaluation & Treatment of infertile couples, Stimulation protocol in ART & Fertility preservation, Implantation, Assisted Reproductive Technology - Pregnancy & Outcomes, Third-party reproduction, observation of Basic ultra sound, Follicular ultrasound, Male investigations, and Case discussion.

c) Instrumentation, Micromanipulation, Setting up Embryology laboratory, IVF & Embryo transfer, Micromanipulation techniques in Assisted Reproductive Technology and Regulation in Assisted Reproductive Technology.

d) Handling, manipulation of gametes & embryos. Media and dish preparation. Oocyte and embryo grading. Gamete and embryo culturing technique. Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI):  Dish preparation, Oocyte screening, Denudation. Sperm immobilization. Embryo Culture. Embryo loading in embryo transfer catheter, Embryo vitrification and thawing, Oocyte vitrification & thawing, Observation of Sperm retrieval technique and Embryo transfer technique.

Exit Exam: The training program exit examination consists of three stages: Dissertation, Theory and Practical Examinations.

1. A minimum of 80% attendance shall be maintained by participants.

2. The training program exit examination consists of three stages: Dissertation, Theory and Practical Examinations.

3. Theory Examination consisting of:

Semester-1:

Paper-1: Human Reproduction

Paper-2: Clinical Embryology

Paper-3: Semenology and Cryopreservation

Semester-2:

Paper-1: Genetics in Infertility

Paper-2: Fertility and Assisted Conception

Paper-3: Assisted Reproductive Technology

Project: Dissertation/Thesis submission

4. Practical Examination consisting of:

Semester-1: Andrology

Semester-2: In vitro fertilization (IVF) and micromanipulation techniques

* The fees can be paid in a one-time payment or in installments. Please connect with us for additional information.

* Inclusive of Caution Deposit, Exam Fee, Registration Fee, Program Fee, and Applicable Taxes.

* Examination centre for theory examinations will be Garden City University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

* Practical examination centre for practical examinations will be GGIRHR, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

* Supplementary examination fee per theory paper and schedules are communicated with respective participants separately basing on needs.