According to the Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction, around 10 to 14% of the Indian population suffers from infertility issues. The cases are more common in the urban population and are gradually growing. Nearly 27.5 million Indian couples trying to conceive suffer from infertility.
Compared to the cases, the availability of the doctors who can help these couples attain successful pregnancy is much less. Dr. Narhari S. Malagaonkar, Chief Fertility Consultant at Progenesis IVF, believes that there is a need for more IVF consultants who can guide couples through infertility treatments. Speaking on the issue, he said, “infertility is no longer a taboo issue in the country, and couples, especially in the urban areas, are seeking help. Successful IVF treatments are helping save marriages and even people’s lives.” He adds that in a country where childbearing is considered an essential role of marriage, even a yardstick by which a woman’s worth is measured, it is our responsibility to offer the best solutions for infertility.
Fellowship in reproductive medicine is an accelerated one-year program to help practicing medicine candidates take up the field of reproductive medicine through focused education and training. Already a popular program in developing nations, fellowship in reproductive medicine is also gaining recognition in India. Many leading hospitals and IVF centers offer programs to help candidates develop skills in assistive reproductive techniques.
Progenesis IVF offers IVF fellowships in India at Nasik, Thane, and Pune. With its extended infrastructure and availability of the latest technologies in reproductive medicine, the clinic aims to boost the training of candidates planning to take up assistive reproductive medicine as a career.
Medical Postgraduate degree holders are eligible to apply for this fellowship in infertility treatment. Applications can be submitted online or at the Progenesis IVF centers by the candidates who have Medical Council of India (MCI) recognized super-specialty or general medicine degrees. Here is an overview of the eligibility criteria:
- Candidates with MCI-recognized degrees, which include MD (Medicine), MS (Master of Surgery), DNB (Diplomate of National Board), DGO (Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynaecology).
- Candidates with MRCOG, FRCOG & AB of Obstetrics & Gynaecology can apply for this IVF fellowship in India.
- Candidates who have graduated in foreign countries in Obsterics & Gynaecology will be eligible to join this fellowship program after producing the following certificates:
- The Equivalent Certificate issued by the Medical Council of India, New Delhi.
- Temporary Registration Certificate issued by the Medical Council of India, New Delhi.
- Migration certificate from their university.
The admission for this fellowship program happened twice a year, in January and July. This is a one-year fellowship program, and upon successful completion, candidates will have the option to join Progenesis Fertility Centre.
Students are introduced to in vitro fertilization or IVF during this fellowship in reproductive medicine. The introductory curriculum will teach how to set up an IVF lab and do quality control. Techniques like ultrasound folliculometry, semen analysis, sperm freezing, and urinary LH surge detection are discussed through a practical approach.
The program includes a complete investigation and management of infertility. Candidates will learn how to test for ovarian reserve through different stimulation protocols. They will learn about monitoring controlled ovarian hyperstimulation, OHSS management, and other approaches to ovarian stimulation in PCO patients.
According to Dr. Malagaonkar, “it is important for specialists to learn assistive reproductive techniques (ARTs) such as egg pick up protocol, cultural test preparation, IVF insemination and catheter loading of embryos. While there are many more techniques to learn, these are the most important ones to start with.” With its fellowship in the reproductive medicine program, Progenesis IVF Center plans to nurture top talent that can help them expand throughout the country.
The IVF industry is poised to grow by over INR 495 crores in the next few years. This rapid growth will require certified and experienced embryologists and IVF specialists. According to PayScale.com, clinical embryologists make $ 68,922 in a year. It is expected to grow as the demand for quality infertility treatments rises. A fellowship in reproductive medicine is the right approach to enter the industry and make a successful career. As a certified embryologist, you can earn well, but the real incentive is helping couples make families.
Progenesis IVF offers an opportunity to candidates who complete the fellowship program to start their careers at the Progenesis IVF center in Nashik and other locations.
With the rising infertility issues in the country, people need specialists to help them overcome infertility. A fellowship in program reproductive medicine is an accelerated pathway to learning the latest assistive reproductive techniques and offering the best treatment. As a precaution, candidates should always choose an institution that the Medical Council of India approves of and other regulatory authorities.
About Progenesis Fertility Center
Progenesis Fertility Center is one of the leading IVF centers in the country, with over 400 specialists assisting couples at their three centers. The advanced facilities at their fertility clinics, combined with the years of experience of top specialists, help them maintain a high success rate.
Progenesis Fertility Center has a success rate of 75%, making it one of the most successful IVF clinics in India. It is recognized by Business Excellence and Research Group (BERG) Singapore, URS and ASIA ONE, and Times of India as one of the leading and emerging hospitals for reproductive medicine. More information about the center is available here https://progenesisivf.com/about-progenesis.
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