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MEFS at ASRM 2011
MEFS at ASRM 2010
MEFS at ASRM 2009
MEFS @ ASRM 2011 :
course PG08 I
symposium
PG08: The IVF Laboratory In The 21st Century
Date: October 15, 2011
Time: 8:15 am -5:00 pm
Location: Orange County Convention Center
Presenters
Ragaa
T. Mansour, M.D., Ph.D. (Chair)
Mina Alikani, Ph.D., H.C.L.D.
David K. Gardner, Ph.D.
Thomas B. Pool, Ph.D.
Supporters
Developed
in Cooperation with the Middle East Fertility Society
ACGME COMPETENCY
Patient Care
NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND COURSE DESCRIPTION
The
IVF laboratory is an integral part of all assisted reproduction
programs. Advances in technology, as well as
accumulation of data on existing technology, require continuous
reevaluation of IVF laboratory practice, revision of
old techniques and implementation of new methodologies and
practices when and where warranted. Change,
however, is not trivial and requires in-depth and up-to-date
knowledge and information. Moreover, in many areas of practice,
there are conflicting opinions and data presented in the literature,
and without proper analysis of this
information, implementation of practices to improve laboratory
quality is difficult, if not impossible.
Designed for obstetricians and gynecologists and other physicians
specializing in fertility as well as laboratory
scientists and technicians, this course aims to provide the
attendees with concise information aggregated and analyzed by
experts on new technologies and laboratory practice guidelines. It
will also provide an interactive forum for discussion of pertinent
topics that have been the subject of controversy, including the
question of how to provide the optimal laboratory and culture
environment for human embryos; new methods of embryo selection for
transfer that have been proposed, including minimally invasive
techniques of embryo viability assessment; oocyte and embryo
cryopreservation using vitrification will be discussed in the
context of improving the efficiency of IVF; critical evaluation of
methods aimed at mitigating gamete and embryo abnormalities; single
embryo transfer; and methods to enhance implantation.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After participating in this course, participants should be able to:
1.
Summarize the elements of a safe and efficient IVF laboratory
environment and identify the elements of an optimal culture
environment for human embryos.
2. Explain emerging “OMICS” technologies and discuss their utility
in ART.
3. Discuss the current state of evidence regarding patient selection
for intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI),vitrification and slow
freezing methods for cryopreservation of human oocytes and embryos,
assisted hatching and co-culture of zygotes, preimplantation genetic
screening (PGS) technologies.
4. Summarize the current status of single embryo transfer in
clinical practice.
5. Enumerate factors that affect implantation rates and describe the
role of endometrial receptivity and embryo quality.
Symposium - Ethnic Differences in ART
Date: October 18, 2011
Time: 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Location Orange County Convention Center
Presenters
Fady I. Sharara, M.D. (Chair), Virginia Center for
Reproductive Medicine
Michel Abou Abdallah, M.D., Middle East Fertility
Clinic
David B. Seifer, M.D., Genesis Fertility and
Reproductive Medicine
Hassam Sallam, M.D., Alexandria University
Needs Assessment:
Over the past 10 years, several papers have been published regarding
ethnic differences in ART outcome. In the US, all minority groups
(blacks, Hispanics, East Asians) have a significantly lower chances
at live births compared to Caucasian women. This symposium will
review the published data and present new ones. Data on access to
care in third world countries for ART services will also be
reviewed.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this symposium, the participant should be able
to:
1. Review the current state ethnic differences in ART
2. Review the recent data on white compared to South Asian women
3. Summarize need and evidence-based developments in access to ART
services in developing countries.
Test Question:
In the US, the following ethnic groups have lower chances at live
births compared to Caucasian women:
a. Black women
b. Hispanic women
c. East Asian women
d. All of the above (correct answer)
Supporters
Presented by the Middle East Fertility Society
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MEFS at ASRM 2010
1.
The postgraduate course was a big success. It was attended
by approximately 200 people and it had the largest number of
registrants for all of the 23 courses given at ASRM this
year.
2. It
was announced that the Distinguished Service Award given by
ASRM yearly to one or two individuals who have served the
society will be named the Suheil J Muasher Distinguished
Service Award as a result of Dr. Muasher endowing the award
at the society.
3. Dr.
Muasher was
instrumental in establishing the Howard and Georgeanna
Endowed Symposium on Assisted Reproduction, to be conducted
yearly at the ASRM annual meetings, through a large
educational grant from EMD Serono ( 400,000 dollars). Dr.
Muasher was very proud in helping to establish this
symposium as a lasting tribute to his mentors.
4. A
breakfast was held in honour of Dr. Howard Jones and to
celebrate his 100 birthday. It was attended by 200
dignitaries including the MEFS leaders who attended the
meeting. Dr. Suheil Muasher had the honour of introducing
Dr. Howard Jones who gave a very inspiring speech.
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course PG12 I
symposium
Simple IVF: How to make the process less stressful, more affordable
and less complicated for patients?
Course PG12
(Sunday, October 24th, 2010)
Developed in Cooperation with the Middle East Fertility Society
Faculty
Suheil J. Muasher, M.D.,
Chair
Mohamed Aboulghar, M.D.
James P. Toner, M.D., Ph.D.
Angelique J. Goverde, M.D.
ACGME Competency
Patient Care Medical Knowledge
Needs assessment and course description
In
vitro fertilization is an underutilized service in the United States
due to high cost, lack of insurance coverage for many patients and
the physical and psychological burdens of the treatment. Mild
stimulation protocols offer many advantages to patients, including
affordability, convenience and fewer complications. There is a need
to educate IVF practitioners on the use of these protocols and the
similar success rates achieved compared with conventional
stimulation. This course for reproductive medicine specialists,
nurses and fellows will use both lectures and interactive
discussions in presenting ways to simplify IVF treatment. Faculty
will discuss various stimulation protocols, as well as the natural
cycle and its variants. Other topics to be covered include in-depth
cost analysis of IVF in the United States and possible cost-cutting
measures; minimizing the incidence of multiple pregnancy and ovarian
hyperstimulation syndrome; and simplifying luteal phase support for
IVF.
Learning Objectives
At the
conclusion of this course, participants should be able to: 1.
Summarize the reasons that IVF service needs to be more
patient-friendly and affordable. 2. Compare the different mild
stimulation protocols and their multiple advantages, including
similar success rates to conventional stimulation. 3. Clarify for
patients ways in which to minimize the risk of multiple pregnancy
and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. 4. Describe luteal phase
support and list strategies to simplify the treatment.
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