The specialized training program at the Reproductive Medicine Center offers distinguished candidates a unique environment to achieve excellence in advanced training in reproductive endocrinology, assisted reproductive technologies, and reproductive surgery.
During your training period, your responsibilities will increase in tandem with your growing experience, capabilities, and performance. You will become proficient in the diagnosis and treatment of male and female infertility, including assisted reproductive technology, reproductive surgery, reproductive genetics, reproductive immunology, and comprehensive management of patients with reproductive disorders. You will also gain extensive experience in the use of clinical and research tools, laying a solid foundation for a successful academic career in this field.
From the moment you enter our training program, you will feel the professionalism and humanistic care of our training. We firmly believe in the philosophy of putting patients first. Our goal is to unite the strength of every doctor, embryologist, nurse, scientist, intern, and student to jointly commit to providing hope for infertile patients and bringing them a healthy baby.
We will tailor the training program to suit your previous learning experiences and the purpose of your coming here. Everything we do is focused on guiding you in medical research and patient care, assisting you in realizing your potential and aspirations.
1. One-on-one teaching and training, learning the diagnosis and treatment of reproductive diseases with our doctors, and performing surgical operations in assisted reproductive technologies (such as oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer) and reproductive surgery (such as hysteroscopy, laparoscopy).
2. Reproductive medicine is an interdisciplinary field, and we have finely specialized sub-disciplines, including reproductive endocrinology, reproductive surgery, reproductive genetics, reproductive immunology, urogynecology, assisted reproductive technology, psychological counseling, and nursing. These allow us to comprehensively study the broad field of reproductive medicine.
3. Taught directly by our clinical faculty, the teaching content includes clinical practice, theoretical teaching, and learning the latest cutting-edge knowledge. Our faculty members are renowned in their respective fields, publishing more than 10 papers each year and giving more than 10 keynote lectures.
4. As a member of a small team, you participate in the daily diagnostic and treatment work of the reproductive outpatient clinic. During outpatient consultations, you will be introduced to the conditions of each patient, review past treatments, and subsequent diagnostic and treatment plans, and engage in teaching activities.
5. Outstanding research opportunities: During the reproductive outpatient diagnosis and treatment period, you will have the opportunity to participate in clinical research projects.
6. For further study, there is a monthly case discussion meeting, a weekly reproductive medicine theoretical teaching class, and a bi-weekly literature sharing session and scientific research discussion meeting.
The goal of our program is to train participants to achieve excellence in the basic diagnosis and treatment of reproductive medicine and comprehensive sub-specialty directions, including outpatient treatment, surgery, nursing, and patient management. Additionally, through a series of training in clinical, translational, and basic research, the aim is to provide participants with a solid foundation in clinical research, thereby enabling them to achieve academic success. At the same time, we have dedicated research time and resources to allow participants to design and implement independent research projects under proper guidance.
The program provides a full-time, 2-week to 6-month training experience. In special circumstances, arrangements can be made for other lengths of training depending on your needs and interests.
• Fellows: Applicants must have completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency program at an accredited institution.
• Residents: Applicants must have completed a board-approved program in obstetrics and gynecology. Your obstetrics and gynecology program may be completed either through the Teaching Department of the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine or another accredited program.
• Students: Applicants must be a final-year medical student when you are scheduled to participate in the rotation.
Focus Areas & Subspecialties:
1. Reproductive Endocrinology (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, etc.)
2. Reproductive Surgery (Hysteroscopy, Laparoscopy for Endometriosis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, etc.)
3. Reproductive Genetics (Recurrent Miscarriage, Abnormal Gamete and Embryo Development)
4. Reproductive Immunology (Recurrent Miscarriage, Recurrent Implantation Failure)
5. Urogynecology (Male Reproductive Health)
6. Assisted Reproductive Technologies (In Vitro Fertilization - Embryo Culture, Optimization of Severely Fragmented Embryos)
7. Psychological Counseling and Nursing (Psychological Counseling for Infertile Couples)
8. Fertility Preservation (Fertility Preservation for those at risk of gonadal function damage due to disease treatment)
9. Multidisciplinary Team Management
Skills:
1. Basic Surgical Skills: Ovarian Puncture (Egg Retrieval, Cyst Aspiration), Embryo Transfer
2. Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy Techniques: Excision, Delicate Dissection, Suturing, Bowel Handling, etc.
Skills:
1. Etiology Exploration, Diagnosis, and Treatment Approaches for Infertility and Sterility.
2. Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Techniques: Adhesion Lysis, Tubal Surgery, Endometriosis Lesion Excision, Precise Dissection, and Suturing.
3. Assisted Reproductive Technologies: Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation, Egg Retrieval, Embryology Laboratory Procedures, and Embryo Transfer.
4. Diagnostic and Treatment Skills for Recurrent Miscarriage.
Monday
First Week: Introduction and Welcome, Overview and Objectives of the Program, Department Introduction
Weekly: Literature Study or Scientific Lectures, Complex Case Discussions
Weekly: One-on-One Mentorship Training
Main Topics:
1. Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility
1. Diagnosis and Treatment of General Gynecological Endocrine Diseases
2. Observation of Oocyte Retrieval and Embryo Transfer Procedures
Tuesday
Weekly: Outpatient Learning, Basic Surgical Skills Training
Bi-Weekly Research Training:
Main Topics:
1. Controlled Ovarian Stimulation
2. Clinical Data Analysis
3. Genetic Counseling
4. Reproductive Health Counseling
5. Advances in Embryo Culture Protocols
Wednesday
Weekly: Teaching Clinics, Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy Surgical Skills Training:
Suturing, Knot Tying, Hemostasis
Weekly: Practical Surgical Operations
Thursday
Weekly: Clinical Rounds
Weekly Lectures:
Main Topics:
1. Multidisciplinary Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
2. Comprehensive Diagnosis and Treatment of Recurrent Miscarriage
3. Research Progress on the Safety of Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Friday
Weekly: Clinical Rounds, Clinical Skills Training, Special Task Training
Last Week: Summary and Reflection
Faculty members evaluate each participant according to core competencies of patient care, medical knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, and clinical practice. Faculty members have one-on-one communication with trainees to provide feedback and evaluations in person. For laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery, technical skills are assessed through specially designed evaluation forms, simulation laboratories, and a skills assessment plan conducted every three months. Monthly, a comprehensive evaluation of the month's learning content is conducted through written examinations.
Director of the Reproductive Medicine Center, Leader of the Discipline
Dr. Shu specializes in reproductive surgery, reproductive endocrinology, reproductive immunology, reproductive genetics, and assisted reproductive technology, with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, repeated failures in in vitro fertilization (IVF), and recurrent pregnancy loss. She performs in-depth research on the mechanisms of follicular development and embryo implantation.
Deputy Director of the Reproductive Medicine Center, Head of the Embryo Laboratory, Head of the Assisted Reproductive Technology Subspecialty.
Proficient in various laboratory techniques of assisted reproductive technology, including intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), blastocyst culture, and embryo freezing techniques, with expertise in laboratory techniques for difficult in vitro fertilization and embryo development disorders.
Deputy Director of the Reproductive Medicine Center, Head of the Reproductive Immunology Subspecialty
Specializes in the treatment of female infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, recurrent miscarriage, and individualized ovulation induction.
Head of the Reproductive Surgery Subspecialty
Proficient in hysteroscopy and laparoscopy surgery (including single-port and robotic laparoscopy), with expertise in the repair and reconstruction of reproductive organs combined with assisted reproductive technology to enhance the effectiveness of infertility prevention and treatment.
Deputy Director of the Reproductive Medicine Center, Head of the Reproductive Endocrinology Subspecialty
Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of female infertility, individualized ovulation induction, proficient in oocyte retrieval and embryo transfer techniques, with main research directions in the safety of assisted reproductive technology, early embryo development, and epigenetics.
Head of the Psychological Counseling and Nursing Subspecialty
Specializes in consultation for infertility-related issues, health guidance, and psychological support, as well as nursing related to assisted reproductive technology, including health guidance for artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization techniques.
The program is free of charge.