Gynaecologic Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

The program consists of two years devoted to Gynaecological Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility broken down as follows:

• a nine-month block in which the trainee will develop proficiency in the techniques and administration of assisted reproductive technologies including ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination, in vitro fertilization, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, pelvic ultrasonography for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
• a three-month block during which the trainee will participate in minimally invasive surgical procedures for the assistance of reproductive care with particular attention to diagnostic laparoscopy, operative laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, microsurgical training for the management of oviductal pathology, operative hysteroscopy for congenital abnormalities, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and common gynecological pathologies resulting in dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
• a three-month rotation devoted to exposure for advanced knowledge with regards to general practice of endocrinology with particular reference to pituitary thyroid and adrenal disease; exposure to advanced knowledge and management of male infertility and andrology; exposure to advance knowledge and management of pediatric endocrinology and Gynaecology.
• six months will be devoted to investigative projects related to reproductive endocrinology and infertility either basic and/or clinical.

If the trainee wishes, a Master's Degree in Clinical Epidemiology may be integrated into the training program.

Upon request, consideration will be given to allowing fellows to pursue advanced degrees in basic science. However, for successful completion, an extension of the duration of training would likely be needed.

Candidates must have completed the General Obstetrics and Gynaecology Certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent prior to starting the subspecialty training program, if they wish their training to be accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

All applicants must supply the following: current CV, personal statement, 3 supporting academic references. Electronic versions of all documents are acceptable.

Applications will be accepted until March 31 of the application year and should be directed to:

Program in Gynaecologic Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Dr. A. Vilos
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
London Health Sciences Centre-Victoria Hospital, E3-620E
London, Ontario, Canada,
N6A 4V2

via samantha.kreamer@lhsc.on.ca