Course description
Course type
Advanced
Course description
This comprehensive course is designed for clinicians, embryologists, counsellors and researchers involved in assisted reproductive technologies. The programme covers key aspects of innovative ovarian stimulation protocols for low, normal and high responders; and emerging add-on treatments. Topics such as recurrent implantation failure and immunological testing will be covered.
Target audience
Clinicians, embryologists, counsellors and researchers
Educational needs and expected educational outcomes
The workshop aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of current debates and emerging technologies in IVF, fostering critical thinking and evidence-based practice.
Participants will gain an understanding of the principles and latest techniques in ovarian stimulation for IVF. They will also explore various innovative strategies and add-on treatments; and their potential benefits in IVF outcomes. The course will ensure they gain in-depth knowledge of implantation biology and factors affecting early pregnancy.
Innovative aspects of the course
The importance of evidence-based practices and the role of big data in shaping clinical decisions will be highlighted. This will be translated into clinical practice with discussions on adjuncts in ovarian stimulation, the use of AI in IVF, the potential of non-invasive PGT-A. In addition, the scientific validity of immunological testing in reproductive medicine and the added value of microbiome testing will be explored.
Educational methods
Language
The official language of the course is English.