Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Catalog description

The purpose of this elective is to introduce the student to the clinical and research aspects of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI). Each student will work closely with REI attendings and fellows in patient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. Students will observe patient consultations, ultrasounds, egg retrievals, embryo transfers, surgeries, and embryology procedures. Students will also have the opportunity to work on a research project, attend the weekly fellow didactic sessions, and give a presentation on an REI topic at the conclusion of the rotation. This elective is only open to students who have completed their clerkship in OB/GYN, and will not be offered to visiting students.