Qualification:

• 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:

1. Infertile couple with female factor

2. Infertile couple with male factor

3. Couple with decreased gamete reserves to be offered donor gamete or donor embryo program

4. 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 (Virtual classes scheduled on every Thursday starting around UTC+05:30 or IST 2:00 pm) and September (Virtual classes scheduled on every Friday starting around UTC+05:30 or IST 2:00 pm) each year.

Key Benefits:

• A 12-day observation period focusing on infertility-related procedures, coupled with hands-on training in semen analysis and semen processing, conducted at one of the GarbhaGudi IVF Centre locations in Bengaluru, India.

• Access to virtual classrooms provides opportunities for busy obstetrician-gynaecologists who might not otherwise have access to similar programs.

• Includes detailed three (3) hours of allied, basic, and clinical sciences (related to reproductive medicine) theory sessions once a week, featuring virtual (online), and interactive classrooms.

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

• Mastering Egg Pickup (OPU):

a. Execute procedures more efficiently by improving ultrasound (US) probe focus on the ovaries, during Mastering Egg Pickup (OPU) training. Perform oocyte retrievals on OPU simulator, under supervision of a trained ART specialist.

b. Experience simulated practice through our hi-fidelity simulator for US-guided oocyte retrieval with 8-DOF (Eight Degrees of Freedom positional sensing) and 4-DOF haptics probe and needle, providing force feedback for the cervix, vaginal wall, ovary wall, and follicle piercing.

c. Effortlessly Impressive- Train on the world’s First European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology [ESHRE] - guidelines compliant AI and VR device, and recommendations for good practice in US-guided Oocyte retrieval.

Pedagogy:

Our goal is to empower Obstetrician-Gynecologists with the knowledge and skills necessary to address and overcome complications faced by infertile couples. We achieve this through a combination of theory, clinical observation, 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 doctors are actively engaged in a collaborative ecosystem. This holistic approach ensures our participants are well-prepared to alleviate infertility challenges, providing them with comprehensive understanding and practical exposure in treating infertility.

Participant Benefits:

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

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

3. Engage with fellow infertility specialists who share similar interests.

4. Open to both international and national students.

5. Healthy work-life balance

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

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

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

2. If any student does not appear for the exam, there will be no supplementary exam. The candidate has to appear as a fresher candidate for the exam whenever the exams will be conducted.

3. The training program exit examination consists of two stages: Theory and Practical Examinations.

4. Theory Examination consisting of:

• Two long Questions

• Six short Questions

• Thirty MCQ’s

5. Practical Examination consisting of:

• One long case

• Two short cases

• 10 Spotters

• Log Book

• 10 different Cases

• General Viva

Added to all the above advantages, participants might be offered exclusive discounts for other suitable skill enhancement programs such as Comprehensive TVS (Transvaginal Ultrasound) Scan Program, enabling lifelong connectivity with the institution and allowing professional growth.

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

*^ The fee is exclusive of applicable taxes.