Insights on Fundamentals of Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI)

Location

This course will be held at the Center of Excellence in Mumbai, India.

Course Type

2-day Course – Basic Skill Acquisition

Course Description

This is an intensive workshop to get a complete insight into the pre-requisites and techniques associated with Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI). The course includes lectures on IUI Techniques, demonstration as well as Hands -on Training of Sperm Preparation procedures and tips for Trouble Shooting.

Course Objectives

• To learn and understand about setting up of an IUI laboratory
• To learn about selection of patients & preliminary work up for IUI
• To understand the environmental impact on male fertility
• To understand basic principles of semen processing & analysis for IUI
• Introduction to different techniques and factors determining the outcome of IUI
• Hands-on practice for semen processing, density gradient & swim up methods

Target Audience

Post graduates in biological sciences, clinical embryologists, research scientists with little or no IUI experience wishing to learn the basics of the technique.

Educational needs and expected outcomes

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Demonstration
• Hands-on training

Educational methods

Lectures, discussions, demonstrations and hands-on training on trophectoderm biopsy, using mouse embryos

Minimal expertise required for participation in the Course

Each delegate should have some general embryology experience, it is advisable for participants to do background reading before attending the course

Certificate of attendance

Participants can obtain a certificate of attendance after completing the Course evaluation at the end of the Course.

What’s included

• Attendance to lectures
• Hands-on training
• Syllabus of the Course.
• Lunches and refreshments
• Certificate of attendance

What’s not included

• Transportation to and from the Mumbai Embryology School
• Accommodation
• Participants are advised to organise a personal travel insurance.