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THE DIVISION OF REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY AND INFERTILITY
PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) are to:
1. improve health care in the area of reproductive endocrinology, including non-gynecologic endocrine disorders and infertility by
a. establishing high standards of education and training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
b. enhancing recruitment of qualified physicians in the field for both clinical practice and scientific investigation.
c. improving the organization, distribution and access to care in the field.
d. increasing basic and clinical knowledge of reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
2. establish standards of training by defining the skills and knowledge essential for physicians who evaluate and provide care for women and affiliated men with reproductive problems.
3. evaluate educational programs designed to prepare physicians for certification in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
4. establish standards and procedures for the evaluation of candidates, including the conduct and supervision of examinations to ascertain the candidate's knowledge as a reproductive endocrinologist.
5. recommend to The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology for subspecialty certification physicians who have demonstrated to the satisfaction of the division, their possession of special knowledge and qualifications in effectively managing women with reproductive endocrine and infertility problems, as well as couples with infertility.
DEFINITION OF A REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGIST
A reproductive endocrinologist is a subspecialist in obstetrics and gynecology who provides consultation and/or comprehensive care of women with complex problems related to reproductive endocrinology and infertility. This activity requires additional education and training to acquire advanced knowledge of the most current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches available. It also requires the practice of reproductive endocrine and infertility in a setting wherein all essential modalities are available and used appropriately.
PROGRAM OF GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION IN REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY AND INFERTILITY
An institutional application for approval of a graduate education program in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) must be made by the proposed program director, who is certified in REI.
The program must be at least 36 months in duration and must consist of specific research, education and training as outlined in the "General and Special Requirements for Graduate Medical Education".
The request must be made on an application form obtained from the Board office at least one year in advance of the proposed start of a new program.
A program will be approved for a specific number of fellows at each level.
The program must include two university graduate-level courses: one in quantitative techniques which should include biostatistics and other areas such as epidemiology and research design and implementation. The second course must be relevant to the specific subspecialty.
Both courses must be approved by the division. All courses must have a final examination which the fellow must pass. Attendance at continuing education courses or short single-topic courses sponsored by various organizations is not sufficient to meet the requirement of university graduate-level courses.
Programs may request reduction of the fellowship to less than 36 months for candidates with a Ph.D. in a closely related field who can document having had extensive research experience. Their fellowship must provide sufficient clinical experience to allow certification. The request must be submitted by the program director prior to starting the fellowship. Requests after starting a fellowship will NOT be considered.
A graduate medical education program must be designed to provide the candidate with the knowledge and skills outlined in the "Guide to Learning in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility" and must conform to the current "Special Requirements for Graduate Medical Education". These documents are available from the Board office or can be downloaded from the Board's web site and MUST be read by both program director and fellow prior to commencing the training program.
The program director must provide a written statement to the Board office attesting to the fact that each new fellow has read these documents prior to starting the fellowship.
FELLOWS
Program directors are responsible for ensuring completion of personal applications for registration by each fellow.
Candidates who are entering an approved graduate education program in reproductive endocrinology and infertility must make personal application to the Board ninety (90) days prior to starting their fellowship.
Candidates will not be accepted for their written examination unless they have registered with the Board, have SATISFACTORILY completed at least 32 of a 36- month training program and can SUPPLY DOCUMENTATION OF SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF THE TWO REQUIRED GRADUATE COURSES.
Adequate documentation must include either an official transcript or a letter signed by the course instructor (not the program director). All applications must be neatly printed.
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EXAMINATIONS LEADING TO CERTIFICATION IN REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY AND INFERTILITY
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