IVF & Reproductive Medicine
Fellowship in IVF & Reproductive Medicine
A 14-day intensive fellowship combining expert lectures, live clinical observership, and hands-on laboratory training in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) — designed for gynecologists, embryologists, andrologists, and reproductive medicine practitioners.
Gov. of India
approved certification
11
Clinical Procedures
2
Theory Modules
14
Lab Immersion Days
Course Overview
Program
Fellowship in IVF & Reproductive Medicine F.IVF Fellowship Certification on completion
Duration & Format
14 Days | Offline & Hands-On Lectures + Live Observership + Lab Training
Course Dates
1st–14th & 16th–28th Every month — Limited 2 seats per batch
Location
Gurugram, Haryana — India The Medicity Training Centre, DLF Phase 3
Accommodation
Hostel on Campus Available for outstation participants
Approved By
Ministry of Corporate Affairs Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India
What You Will Achieve
- Conduct comprehensive assessment and workup of the infertile couple
- Design ovarian stimulation protocols: Long Agonist, Antagonist, Mild Stimulation
- Interpret ultrasound and hormonal monitoring of IVF cycles
- Select the right trigger: hCG vs. GnRH agonist and manage luteal phase support
- Perform and interpret semen analysis per WHO guidelines
- Execute sperm preparation for IUI and handle IUI lab procedure
- Understand OPU (oocyte pick-up), embryo transfer, and cryofreezing techniques
- Observe and understand ICSI procedure and advanced sperm selection (PICSI, IMSI)
- Grade oocytes and embryos and apply embryo culture from Day 1 to blastocyst
- Apply vitrification principles for freezing oocytes and embryos
- Manage complex infertility cases: PCOS/OHSS, endometriosis, azoospermia
- Understand donor gametes, surrogacy, ART legislation, and ethical dilemmas
- Perform USG follicular monitoring and PRP in reproductive context
- Provide mandatory patient counselling and OPD-level infertility management
14-Day Training Schedule
Week 1 — Foundational Knowledge & Clinical Management
Day 1
Introduction to ART
Introduction to ART & Patient Workup
☼ Morning — Lectures & Discussions
- Course orientation & IVF lab safety protocols
- The IVF Journey: step-by-step overview from consult to birth
- Comprehensive assessment of the infertile couple
- Female workup: hormonal, radiological, and structural evaluation
- Male workup: semen analysis, hormones, and genetic tests
☾ Afternoon — Observership & Practical
- Hands on OPU and ET's as per case flow
- Tour of the IVF facility: lab, OT, embryology unit
- Demo: patient record keeping & IVF software walkthrough
- OPD observation: infertile couple consultation
Day 2
Ovarian Stimulation
Ovarian Stimulation Protocols
☼ Morning — Lectures & Discussions
- OPD observation: infertile couple consultation
- Indications for IVF and IUI — selection criteria
- Pharmacology of gonadotropins: FSH, LH, hMG formulations
- COS protocols: Long GnRH Agonist protocol
- GnRH Antagonist protocol — advantages and patient selection
- Mild and natural cycle stimulation protocols
☾ Afternoon — Case-Based Learning
- Hands on OPU and ET's as per case flow
- Designing protocols for specific patient profiles: poor responder, PCOS, normal
- Dose adjustment strategies based on monitoring
- Group discussion: protocol selection challenges
Day 3
Monitoring & Triggering
Cycle Monitoring, Trigger Selection & Luteal Phase Support
☼ Morning — Lectures & Discussions
- USG follicular monitoring: antral follicle count, follicle sizing, endometrial assessment
- Hormonal monitoring: E2, P4, LH during stimulation
- Trigger selection: urinary hCG vs. recombinant hCG vs. GnRH agonist trigger
- Dual trigger protocol: indications and outcomes
- Luteal phase support: progesterone routes, duration, evidence-based practice
☾ Afternoon — Live Observership
- Live Observership USG follicular monitoring demo
- Hands on OPU and ET's as per case flow
- Endometrial receptivity assessment under real-time scanning
- Documenting monitoring findings and preparing trigger day summary
Day 4
Male Infertility
Male Infertility — Diagnosis, Semen Analysis & Sperm Retrieval
☼ Morning — Lectures & Discussions
- Semen analysis theory: WHO 2021 reference criteria and interpretation
- Azoospermia: obstructive vs. non-obstructive — diagnosis and management
- Surgical sperm retrieval: PESA, TESA, TESE — indications and techniques
- Sperm DNA fragmentation: clinical relevance and testing
- Male endocrinology in infertility: FSH, LH, testosterone, prolactin
☾ Afternoon — Hands-On Training
- Hands-On Basics of semen analysis — collection, liquefaction, microscopy
- Hands on OPU and ET's as per case flow
- Sperm morphology assessment: Kruger strict criteria
- Semen washing: gradient centrifugation technique
Day 5
IUI & Minor Procedures
IUI, Ovulation Induction & Genetic Testing Introduction
☼ Morning — Lectures & Discussions
- Ovulation induction protocols for IUI: Clomiphene, Letrozole, Gonadotropins
- Timing of IUI: trigger day + 36 hours, natural vs. triggered cycles
- IUI technique: catheter selection, cervical bypass, insemination volume
- Introduction to Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR)
- Cyst management in infertility: aspiration timing and impact on cycles
☾ Afternoon — Hands-On Training
- Hands-On Sperm preparation for IUI — swim-up and gradient techniques
- Hands on OPU and ET's as per case flow
- IUI lab procedure — loading catheter, counting, and documentation
- Mock IUI catheter insertion practice
Week 2 — Advanced Techniques, Embryology & Special Topics
Day 6
IVF Lab & Embryology
The IVF Lab, Embryology Environment & OPU Observership
☼ Morning — Lectures & Discussions
- IVF laboratory environment: air quality, temperature, pH, CO2 incubation
- Culture media: types, composition, buffering, and quality control
- Oocyte identification and grading: GV, MI, MII classification
- Conventional IVF insemination: sperm concentration and co-incubation
- Fertilization check: normal vs. abnormal fertilization (1PN, 3PN)
☾ Afternoon — Live Observership
- Live Observership Oocyte Retrieval (OPU) procedure
- Hands on OPU and ET's as per case flow
- OPU setup: ultrasound-guided transvaginal aspiration
- Follicle flushing and oocyte identification in the lab
Day 7
ICSI & Advanced Techniques
ICSI Procedure, Advanced Sperm Selection & Embryo Grading
☼ Morning — Lectures & Discussions
- ICSI: principles, indications, and advantages over conventional IVF
- Sperm selection for ICSI: PICSI (hyaluronan binding), IMSI (high magnification)
- Cleavage stage embryo grading: Day 2 and Day 3 assessment criteria
- Blastocyst grading: Gardner classification, inner cell mass, trophectoderm
- Embryo selection for transfer vs. freeze: evidence-based strategies
☾ Afternoon — Live Observership
- Live Observership ICSI procedure — micromanipulator technique
- Hands on OPU and ET's as per case flow
- Sperm immobilisation and injection under high magnification
- Post-ICSI handling: oocyte incubation and fertilisation check setup
Day 8
Embryo Culture & Cryo
Embryo Culture, Cryopreservation & Embryo Transfer Observership
☼ Morning — Lectures & Discussions
- Embryo culture systems: sequential vs. single-step media, time-lapse incubators
- Blastocyst culture: Day 3 to Day 5/6 extended culture decision criteria
- Vitrification: principles, cryoprotectants, loading technique, storage
- Warming protocol for frozen embryos: survival rates and clinical outcomes
- Embryo transfer techniques: soft vs. firm catheter, ultrasound-guided ET
☾ Afternoon — Live Observership
- Live Observership Embryo Transfer (ET) procedure
- Hands on OPU and ET's as per case flow
- Endometrial preparation for frozen ET: oestrogen + progesterone protocol
- Post-ET patient instructions and luteal support management
Day 9
Special Topics
Special Topics in Infertility — PCOS, Endometriosis & Endoscopy
☼ Morning — Lectures & Discussions
- IVF in PCOS: managing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)
- OHSS classification, prevention strategies: coasting, antagonist, freeze-all
- Endometriosis and fertility: surgical vs. medical management before ART
- Uterine factors: fibroids, polyps, Asherman’s syndrome, septum correction
- Role of diagnostic laparoscopy and hysteroscopy before IVF
☾ Afternoon — Case Discussion
- Hands on OPU and ET's as per case flow
- Complex case management: repeated implantation failure (RIF)
- Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL): investigation and management
- Thin endometrium: platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and other interventions
Day 10
Third-Party & Ethics
Third-Party Reproduction, Ethics & ART Regulation
☼ Morning — Lectures & Discussions
- Donor egg programs: screening, synchronisation, legal framework in India
- Donor sperm programs: cryobank protocols and quarantine requirements
- Surrogacy: medical process, altruistic vs. commercial, legal aspects
- ART Bill (India): regulations, registration, prohibited practices
- Surrogacy Regulation Act: key provisions for practitioners
☾ Afternoon — Group Discussion
- Hands on OPU and ET's as per case flow
- Ethical dilemmas in ART: consent, confidentiality, embryo disposition
- Counselling the infertile couple: expectations, outcomes, psychological impact
- Cross-border reproductive care: international patient management
Day 11
Hands-On Lab Day 1
Hands-On Lab Immersion — Sperm Analysis & Advanced Preparation
☼ Morning — Q&A & Review
- Review and Q&A session for Week 1 and Week 2 concepts
- Difficult concepts: protocol selection, stimulation pitfalls, lab troubleshooting
- Discussion: audit of IVF outcomes and lab KPIs
☾ Afternoon — Extended Hands-On Lab
- Hands-On Advanced sperm preparation: density gradient + swim-up combination
- Hands on OPU and ET's as per case flow
- Sperm morphology assessment — Kruger strict criteria and scoring
- Semen analysis practice — concentration, motility, morphology, pH, volume
- Sperm cryopreservation protocol overview and handling
Day 12
Hands-On Lab Day 2
Hands-On Lab Immersion — Oocyte Handling & Embryo Grading
☼ Morning — Discussion
- Setting up an IVF lab: equipment, budget, quality management
- IVF lab KPIs: fertilisation rate, blastocyst development rate, vitrification survival
- Air quality and contamination control in embryology lab
☾ Afternoon — Extended Hands-On Lab
- Hands-On Oocyte handling in simulated environment
- Hands on OPU and ET's as per case flow
- Embryo grading from clinical images and videos: Day 2, Day 3, Day 5
- Blastocyst grading practice: Gardner scoring system with real case material
- Mock embryo loading and catheter positioning practice
Day 13
Integration & Clinic Setup
IVF Clinic Integration, Failed Cycles & Patient Counselling
☼ Morning — Lectures & Discussions
- Setting up an IVF clinic: legal requirements, equipment, staffing, licensing
- Failed IVF cycles: systematic analysis, investigation, and next steps
- Patient counselling and communication skills in infertility
- Breaking bad news: failed cycles, poor embryo quality, no blastocysts
- Psychological support in ART: role of counselling and multidisciplinary team
☾ Afternoon — Open Forum
- Hands on OPU and ET's as per case flow
- Business of IVF: pricing, patient acquisition, success rate marketing
- Medico-legal aspects of ART practice in India
- Open Q&A and case discussion with faculty
Day 14
Assessment & Certification
Final Assessment, Valedictory & Fellowship Certificate Award
☼ Morning — Assessment
- Final written assessment — MCQ-based covering all 14-day curriculum
- Case presentation by participants: each presents and defends an assigned case
- Faculty evaluation and individual performance feedback
☾ Afternoon — Valedictory Ceremony
- 🎉 Valedictory session: closing remarks by faculty and senior clinicians
- Fellowship certificate distribution — F.IVF award ceremony
- Group photograph, networking, and final feedback session
Comprehensive Course Outline
The following procedures and modules form the official signed logbook for the Fellowship in IVF and Reproductive Medicine. Each participant completes and gets sign-off on all items during the 14-day program.
Clinical Procedures
11 Procedures
- Semen Analysis
- Semen Washing
- IUI (Intrauterine Insemination)
- PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
- ET — Embryo Transfer
- Cryofreezing
- OPU — Oocyte Pick-Up
- Cyst Aspiration / Management
- Patient Counselling Mandatory
- USG Follicular Monitoring
- OPD Observation
- Embryo Transfers
- Basic Usg Guided Procedures
- Hysteroscopy guided IVF Procedures
- Laparoscopy guided IVF Procedures
Lab Exposure
6 Modules
- Work-up of the Infertile Couple
- IUI Protocols
- Ovarian Stimulation
- Monitoring and Triggering
- Male Infertility
- Endometrial Preparation for Embryo Transfer
- ICSI & Advanced Techniques
- Density Gradient Sperm Preparation
Theory Modules
5 Topics
- Intro to ART & Patient Workup
- The IVF Lab & Embryology
- ICSI & Advanced Techniques
- Embryo Culture & Cryopreservation
- Hands-On Lab Immersion
Who Is This Fellowship For?
Obstetricians & Gynecologists (OB/GYN)
Looking to sub-specialise in reproductive medicine, start an IVF practice, or join an established fertility centre.
Clinical Embryologists
Biologists or MSc graduates seeking hands-on IVF lab skills and a deeper clinical understanding of ART cycles.
Andrologists
Professionals focusing on male infertility who wish to integrate their work with IVF/ICSI procedures.
Reproductive Endocrinologists
Fellows seeking intensive exposure to advanced ART protocols, lab techniques, and clinical outcomes data.
Infertility Practitioners & MD Clinicians
Doctors managing infertile couples who want to expand to comprehensive ART-based care.
Prerequisites
MBBS, MD, MS in Obstetrics & Gynecology — or MSc in Life Sciences for embryologists seeking entry into ART.
Course Fee - 14 Days
Indian Participants (INR)
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Payment Options
- Registration Amount INR 5,000
- Final — Course Payment Fee INR 1,45,000
International Participants (USD)
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Payment Options
- Registration Amount USD 100
- Final — Course Payment Fee USD 3,400
Included in fee: 14-day training, lecture materials, lab consumables, observership & hands on access (OPU, ICSI, ET), hands-on lab immersion, logbook, assessment, and Fellowship certificate. Hostel accommodation available on request.
Enroll in Fellowship in IVF & Reproductive Medicine
14 days of expert-led ART training — live OPU, ICSI and ET observership, hands-on embryology lab, and Fellowship certification from India’s leading IVF training centre.
