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Clinical Andrology & Embryology Course (Advanced) 2.0

Basic and advanced ART lab technique in one programme, from semen science to embryo biopsy, with the background science most training leaves out.

Online certificate4 modulesEdition 2.0Certificate included

(01)Overview

Who it’s for

Gynaecologists
Embryologists
Andrologists
Endocrinologists
IVF lab technicians
QC & fertility unit managers
Pathologists
Medical & life-science graduates

This course gives detailed knowledge of basic and advanced ART laboratory techniques, along with the basic science and background that conventional training often leaves out.

It builds a common knowledge base for the whole range of professionals who treat infertile couples. Version 2.0 brings an updated curriculum, new faculty and deeper sessions, building on a first edition followed by trainees in 30+ countries.

Basic & advanced ARTFrom semen analysis to embryo biopsy in one programme.
Background scienceThe foundations that make advanced techniques click.
Lab management & QCGas purity, VOCs, consumables and total quality management.
Certificate on completionA Fertilis Academy certificate.

(02)Curriculum

4 modules, session by session

Module 1
Andrology
- Semen analysis: WHO criteria and interpretation
- Sperm morphology (Kruger criteria)
- Semen preparation overview
- Density gradient centrifugation, step by step
- Swim-up technique
- Work-up of the male partner
- Male-factor infertility: clinical overview
- Andrology lab set-up: equipment and consumables
- Sperm DNA fragmentation: clinical relevance
- Sperm freezing and cryopreservation
Module 2
Embryology
- ART lab set-up: infrastructure, equipment, clean room
- Oocyte pick-up and handling
- Oocyte morphology and cumulus assessment
- Conventional IVF: procedure and outcomes
- ICSI: technique and decision-making
- Fertilisation check and interpretation
- Cleavage embryo grading
- Blastocyst culture and grading
- Embryo transfer techniques
- Vitrification and embryo cryopreservation
Module 3
Advanced topics
- Day 3 vs Day 5: the developmental debate
- Extended culture beyond Day 5
- Innovative embryo selection
- Advances in ultra-rapid vitrification
- Embryo biopsy: overview and indications
- IMSI
- Assisted hatching: when and how
- Time-lapse incubation: clinical evidence
Module 4
Lab management & QC
- Indicators of an effective embryology lab
- Maintaining an IVF facility
- Purity of gases: analysis and improvement
- VOCs in the IVF lab
- Consumables and media selection
- Clinician–embryologist interaction
- Troubleshooting common lab challenges
- Quality control and total quality management

(03)Faculty

Taught by practising specialists

Dr. Sarabpreet SinghFounder & Academic Director, The Fertilis Academy, GurugramMBBS, MD (AIIMS) · ESHRE-certified Senior Clinical Embryologist

Dr. B. Aanantha LakshmiConsultant & Senior Clinical Embryologist, Janani Trichy Fertility Centre, Tamil NaduESHRE & American College certified

Dr. Fiona DsouzaHead of Scientific Operations, Anderson Diagnostic Services Pvt Ltd

(04)Fees & enrolment

Fees, inclusions and how to enrol

Fees

The fee for this course is shared on enquiry. Message the academy on WhatsApp for the current fee in INR, USD or NGN.

What’s included

Online classes
Certificate of completion
Access through the MyInstitute app (Android & iOS)

How to enrol

Register in the course store: cards, UPI and net banking are accepted. Open store
Paying another way? Send your payment screenshot on WhatsApp to +91 90037 63534 to confirm your seat.
Get access. Join the live sessions, or study in the MyInstitute app (iPhone organisation code GIUKT).

(05)Ask a question

Questions about this course?

Send your question and the admissions team will reply by email or WhatsApp, usually the same day.

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