Nadkarni Hospital is a FOGSI recognized centre for training in IVF and various other Assisted Reproductive Techniques Training. We have successfully conducted a lot of basic and comprehensive infertility training programs.Our Training Courses Cover comprehensive areas of A.R.T (IUI – IVF – ET – ICSI), Vaginal USG / Colour Doppler and Operative Endoscopy.

From the year 2012 our centre has been given permission to offer 6 month Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine by Indian College Of Obstetrician and Gynecologist (ICOG)

Our institute offers training for Gynecologist who are keen to start their own IVF centre. We take credit for teaching with passion and giving Hand on Ovum Pickup to our students.

FOGSI recognized Advanced Infertility Training Course of 14 days

1st Week – Complete Andrology know how
2nd Week – ART, Endoscopy, USG

Which includes…

  • IUI Stimulation Protocols
  • Fertility enhancing Endoscopic Surgery
  • Sonography related to Infertility
  • IVF-ICSI Infertility Lab work
  • Cryopreservation
  • Setting up of ART units
  • National Guidelines by ICMR

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FOGSI recognized 14 days Ultrasound Training Courses in Obst. & Gynaec

This course is for FOGSI members having Degree or Diploma in Ob Gyn from MCI recognized universities only.

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4 Weeks Fellowship Program of “Advanced Infertility & ART”

Training program includes,

1. Andrology: Here you will have hands on experience of..

  • Sperm counting
  • Semen processing for IUI/IVF/ICSI/retrieved sperm
  • Hands on IUI
  • Cryopreservation of sperm & embryo & eggs
  • Thawing – sperm banking

2. Embryology-IVF

  • You will trained for selecting ideal protocol
  • Hands on experience with ovum pick up
  • Trained to identify OCC
  • Experience to handle unfertile embryos
  • How to do ET, embryo loading experience, freezing, thawing & vitrification process

3. USG-Infertility related USG

  • Ovulation, COH monitoring, Color Doppler, Pulse Doppler studying, early pregnancy, Targetted USG, Color Doppler in Obs. Gyn will be trained with hands on experience

4. Endoscopy- Diagnostic+operative

  • You will be assisting and learning yourself on patients as well as pelvi trainer.

5. OPD

  • How to take history, which investigations why, how to convince patient for IVF/ICSI, cost effective IVF will be trained on patients and with patients, patient counseling-in failed case

6. PGD, PGS, Assisted hatching, Cryofreezing of embryos, thawing, PESA, TESE procedure will be demonstrated.

6 Months ICOG Certification Course in Reproductive Medicine

From the year 2012 our centre has been given permission to offer 6 month Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine by Indian College of Obstetrician and Gynecologist (ICOG).

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1 week introductory Embryology training for beginners in IVF- ICSI and Andrology

Andrology Laboratory Techniques

  • How to set up Andrology Laboratory and what are the equipment required?
  • Handling, cleaning, maintenance and calibration of different equipment-Laminar Flow workstation, Microscopes, Centrifuges, etc.
  • Comprehensive semen analysis-Macroscopic and Microscopic-density, motility, viability, round cell differentiation etc.
  • Sperm morphology assessment according to WHO and Strict (Kruger) criteria.
  • Sperm survival test.
  • Semen cryopreservation-both neat and processed sample.
  • Semen preparation for IUI-Classical method, Standard method and Density gradient method.

2 weeks basic Embryology training for beginners in IVF- ICSI and Andrology

Andrology Laboratory Techniques

  • How to set up Andrology Laboratory and what are the equipment required?
  • Handling, cleaning, maintenance and calibration of different equipment-Laminar Flow workstation, Microscopes, Centrifuges, etc.
  • Comprehensive semen analysis-Macroscopic and Microscopic-density, motility, viability, round cell differentiation etc.
  • Sperm morphology assessment according to WHO and Strict (Kruger) criteria.
  • Sperm survival test.
  • Semen cryopreservation-both neat and processed sample.
  • Semen preparation for IUI-Classical method, Standard method and Density gradient method.

Embryology Laboratory Techniques

  • How to set up Embryology laboratory-Lab space and layout, equipment, design flooring, HEPA filter etc.
  • Monitoring, calibration and maintenance of equipment-measuring and adjustment of carbon dioxide (CO2) & temperature of incubators and cleaning of incubators
  • Embryology lab maintenance-daily, weekly and monthly.
  • List and selection of disposables and culture media.
  • Preparation of Embryology Lab for oocyte retrieval the day before-checklist.
  • Preparation of lab on the day of oocyte retrieval
  • Identification of granulose cells, cumulus and corona cells and oocytes
  • Separation of oocytes and further culture
  • Preparation of semen for insemination of oocytes-processing of ejaculated semen
  • Method of oocyte insemination-short co-incubation, etc
  • Dissection of oocytes and fertilization check
  • Criteria for fertilization check
  • Day – 1 Fertilization check, classification of zygotes and further culture
  • Evaluation of different zygote morphology using digital pictures
  • Day 2 – Assessment of embryo cleavage and identification of good embryos
  • Day 3 – Assessment of cleavage and selection of best quality embryos for transfer
  • Day 5/6- Blastocyst culture -technique

Learning Material

Hands-on practical one to one using unfertilized embryos

Embryo Transfer

  • Preparation for embryo transfer
  • Selection of embryos for transfer- day 2, day3 or day5
  • Technique of embryo loading into the catheter (mock transfer)

3 weeks intensive Embryology training for beginners in IVF- ICSI and Andrology

Andrology Laboratory Techniques

  • How to set up Andrology Laboratory and what are the equipment required?
  • Handling, cleaning, maintenance and calibration of different equipment-Laminar Flow workstation, Microscopes, Centrifuges, etc.
  • Comprehensive semen analysis-Macroscopic and Microscopic-density, motility, viability, round cell differentiation etc.
  • Sperm morphology assessment according to WHO and Strict (Kruger) criteria.
  • Sperm survival test.
  • Semen cryopreservation-both neat and processed sample.
  • Semen preparation for IUI-Classical method, Standard method and Density gradient method.

Embryology Laboratory Techniques

  • How to set up Embryology laboratory-Lab space and layout, equipment, design flooring, HEPA filter etc.
  • Monitoring, calibration and maintenance of equipment-measuring and adjustment of carbon dioxide (CO2) & temperature of incubators and cleaning of incubators
  • Embryology lab maintenance-daily, weekly and monthly.
  • List and selection of disposables and culture media.
  • Preparation of Embryology Lab for oocyte retrieval the day before-checklist.
  • Preparation of lab on the day of oocyte retrieval
  • Identification of granulose cells, cumulus and corona cells and oocytes
  • Separation of oocytes and further culture
  • Preparation of semen for insemination of oocytes-processing of ejaculated semen
  • Method of oocyte insemination-short co-incubation, etc
  • Dissection of oocytes and fertilization check
  • Criteria for fertilization check
  • Day – 1 Fertilization check, classification of zygotes and further culture
  • Evaluation of different zygote morphology using digital pictures
  • Day 2 – Assessment of embryo cleavage and identification of good embryos
  • Day 3 – Assessment of cleavage and selection of best quality embryos for transfer
  • Day 5/6- Blastocyst culture -technique

Learning Material

Hands-on practical one to one using unfertilized embryos

Embryo Transfer

  • Preparation for embryo transfer
  • Selection of embryos for transfer- day 2, day3 or day5
  • Technique of embryo loading into the catheter (mock transfer)

Micromanipulation (practical hands-on)

  • Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
  • Familiarization and operation of equipment (Training in the use of various brands of microscopes, Micromanipulators, micromanipulation tools, media etc).
  • Setting up and alignment of micromanipulators and tools at different angles – Technique and tips.
  • Preparation of oocytes for micro-injection-use of appropriate pipettes for dissection of oocytes in hyaluronidase and use of appropriate media.
  • Preparation of sperm and egg dishes for micromanipulation
  • Selection and method of picking sperm-Technique and tips.
  • Technique of microinjection-Tips.

Ultra-rapid Freezing Method-Vitrification

  • Selection of Carriers for vitrification
  • Selection of vitrification solutions
  • Technique and precautions
  • Warming of vitrified embryos
  • Post-thaw assessment

Training Course For Lab Technicians (Paramedical Staff)

Which includes…

  • Andrology Lab
  • Preparation for Embryology Lab / day 2, -1, 0, +1, +2 )
  • Maintenance of instruments
  • Disposables – stocks-orders
  • Media
  • Theatre preparation
  • Autoclaving drums
  • Trolly
  • Sperm preparation –
  • Cryofreezing semen, thawing
  • How to prepare for Ovum Pickup
  • How to prepare for Embryo Transfer

For training, contact:

Ms. Heena Parekh
e. training@nadkarnihospital.com
p. +91.99987.43551

Dr. Prabhakar Singh
e. prabhakar@nadkarnihospital.com
p. +91.98252.45321