Reproductive endocrinology and infertility

Reproductive surgery is a related specialty, where a physician in ob-gyn or urology further specializes to operate on anatomical disorders that affect fertility.

Certification

In a number of countries, the pathway to become a subspecialist in REI is regulated. Thus, in the United States, for instance, the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) and American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology set the standards for subspecialists to become certified. After four years of training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, a three-year approved fellowship needs to be successfully completed. Then, to become board certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, one must first complete board certification in obstetrics and gynecology (written and oral exams), and then certify in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (written and oral exams).

In the United States, fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility usually takes three years, and is offered in 40 centers across the country as of 2013.

In the European Union, the European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EBCOG) has accreditation centers for a subspecialist training program in reproductive medicine at 4 centers across the EU as of 2012.

In Australia and New Zealand, a training program in reproductive endocrinology and infertility takes three years, and is offered in 15 centers across the two countries.

In India, Assisted Reproductive Technology bill has been passed in parliament. This bill mandates gyncelogists or andrologists to have three years of experience in recognized ART centers to conduct procedures such as IVF, PGT.