The student should be able to understand the endocrine and paracrine events surrounding the normal menstrual cycle and to be able to describe clinical scenarios when this cycle breaks down.

Be conversant with the causes, diagnosis and treatment of the major causes of infertility including the commonly used tests and medications. The student will be part of the team that provides medical and surgical therapy for infertility.

Be familiar with the stages of puberty and be able to discuss advanced or delayed puberty.

Duty Hours: Patient care responsibilities typically commence at 7:30 AM and conclude at 5:00 PM (Monday - Friday). The time to commence clinical activities will be determined by whether there are operative cases or IVF cycles being performed.

Patient Care Responsibilities (Ambulatory Office) : The student will see patients referred to the REI clinic with the consent of the patient and with the appropriate supervision by the attending.  He or she will be involved in new patient visits. The student will participate in development of treatment plans on all new patients.

The student will participate/observe office procedures including sonohystograms, office hysteroscopy, and ultrasounds.  The student should plan on participating (perform/assist) in morning transvaginal ultrasounds with either the ultrasound technicians, nurses or physicians.  These begin at 7:30 on weekdays. Other office procedures will also be available for student learning.

Patient Care Responsibilities (Operating Room): Students will have the opportunity to participate in the perioperative care of all patients undergoing surgery for infertility.

Students should prepare themselves for the OR by performing background reading on the disease condition, surgical procedure, and relevant anatomy. Students should be active participants and expect to engage in discussion of female anatomy and various basic procedures. Opportunities for surgical participation will be made available at the discretion of the chief resident and/or attending.

Patient Care Responsibilities (ART Lab): The student should attend at least 3 IVF retrievals which will also include time in the IVF laboratory or in the andrology laboratory during semen analysis and or sperm preparation for intrauterine insemination. The student will observe oocyte retrieval and embryo transfer, as part of IVF.

Conference Responsibilities: In addition to learning activities related to direct-patient care, students will participate in the following didactic conferences:

REI Conference (Wednesday mornings)

IVF Planning Meeting (Tuesday afternoons)