Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
OB 506M.23
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Description
The course is designed to acquaint students with current concepts of infertility and management of interrelated reproductive endocrine problems, and to familiarize them with laboratory techniques used in evaluating patients with such problems. Students will observe the workup and care of fertility and endocrinology patients as well as patients with recurrent miscarriage or genetic conditions related to fertility. There is extensive exposure to surgical management of such patients, including hysteroscopy, laparotomy, laparoscopy, and robotic cases. They will attend conferences and seminars related to reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Students will also have exposure to laboratory techniques used in the work up and treatment of such patients, including andrology, embryology, and preimplantation genetic testing. Exposure to assisted reproductive technologies in clinics and laboratories, endocrinology, and genetic counseling are also available and encouraged.
Not Available for Cross Registration
