IVF PreceptorshipHamburg23-24 January 2015 - Hamburg, Germany

PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME

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Dear participant,

A warm welcome to all attending the “IVF Preceptorship Hamburg”.

We would like to inform you that as of 28 April 2014 the name of ourFoundation changed to EXCEMED – Excellence in Medical Education.The name change will not impact your registration status in this or anyother Foundation event.

This transition marks an exciting point in the evolution of the Foundation.We are proud to have provided world-class education to thousands ofhealthcare professionals over the past four decades - as a result, theFoundation has become synonymous with delivery excellence and high-impact CME.

As we further develop our scientific and geographical presence it isimportant to us that our name accurately reflects the independentnature of the education we provide; EXCEMED symbolises our enduringmission to support the best possible outcomes for patients through themedical education we offer. We take pride in our complete dedication tothe provision of CME - it is our sole focus and our passion.

We wish you an inspiring and successful learning experience inHamburg.

Yours Sincerely

EXCEMED

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Aim The role of luteinising hormone (LH) is subject to long ongoingdiscussions in assisted reproduction (ART). It has an essential and wellestablished role in both ovarian steroid Synthesis and Ovulation. Thecacells (TC) express LH receptors constitutionally, and LH stimulatesandrogene production by the TC from fetal life to menopause. Whilenormal ovulation is impossible without LH, the specific role of LH infolliculogenesis and oocyte maturation is less clear.During the last decade there has been tremendous advancement inimplementing quality management (QM) in the fertility clinic andespecially in the ART laboratory. Several professional associations andorganizations have framed and published standards and guidelines. Arange of QM systems are in place, the most popular of them thosepublished by the International Standardization Organization (ISO 9001Manual Series). The aim of this live educational course is to provide newinsights into these two topics. An interactive programme with lecturesfollowed by specific case studies and working groups will provide theattendees with up to date knowledge and the opportunity to shareexperience among themselves and with the experts.

Learning objectivesAt the end of the live educational course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the physiology of LH and its role in ovulation induction

• Identify the group of patients needing LH supplementation duringcontrolled ovarian stimulation.

• Understand the benefits of QMS and gain knowledge in implementingQMS in the ART clinic and laboratory

• Deal with risk management in the ART laboratory

Target audienceThis programme is designed for restricted groups of expert physiciansworking in assisted reproductive medicine, who are currently involved ininfertility treatments and who have a particular interest in qualitymanagement in ART clinics and in advanced techniques.

FormatThis highly interactive course offers full immersion in one of the first IVFcenters in the world – and the first in Germany – to introduce certifiedquality management according to the ISO 9001. Top experts from Europewill lead you through a unique learning experience featuring lectures,lively discussions, clinical cases debated in small working groups andvideo sessions. On day two, participants will have the opportunity to visitthe Fertility Centre of Hamburg, get an overview of its daily work, visit thelaboratories and departments, and interact with the local team.

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AccreditationEXCEMED (www.excemed.org) is accredited by the EuropeanAccreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) toprovide the following CME activity for medical specialists. The EACCME®

is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS),www.uems.net

The CME course: “IVF Preceptorship Hamburg” to be held on 23-24January 2015 in Hamburg, Germany, is designated for a maximum of 8(eight) hour of European external CME credits. Each medical specialistshould claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in theeducational activity. Through an agreement between the European Union of MedicalSpecialists and the American Medical Association, physicians mayconvert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert EACCME® credit toAMA credit can be found at www.ama-assn.org/go/internationalcme.Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognized bythe UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC credits are deemed to be AccreditedGroup Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance ofCertification Program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeonsof Canada.

EXCEMED adheres to the principles of the Good CME Practice Group(gCMEp).

Register to EXCEMED website:www.reproductive-medicine.excemed.org

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We value your opinion!We are continually trying to develop and improve our educationalinitiative to provide you with cutting-edge learning activities.

During this workshop you will be asked to answer a real-timesurvey and after this educational event you will be receiving anonline survey to help to better tailor our future educationalinitiatives.

We thank you for participating!

Scientific organiserRobert FischerFertility Center HamburgHamburg, Germany

EXCEMED developped this course in partnership with the Fertility Center Hamburg.

Scientific secretariatEXCEMED - Excellence in Medical EducationSalita di San Nicola da Tolentino, 1/b00187 Rome, ItalyProgramme Manager: Simona PantaleoniT +39 06 420413 569 - F +39 06 420413 677E-mail: info@excemed.org

Specialist Medical Advisor: Irene Zerbetto

EXCEMED is a Swiss Foundation with headquarters in 14, Rue du Rhône, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland

Organising secretariatMeridiano Congress InternationalVia Sapri, 6 - 00185 Rome, ItalyCongress Coordinator: Concetta Di PalmaT +39 06 88 595 226 - F +39 06 88595 234 E-mail: c.dipalma@meridiano.it

Facultymembers

Carlo AlviggiFederico II UniversityNaples, Italy

Sandro EstevesANDROFERT - Andrology & Human Reproduction Clinic Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Robert FischerFertility Center HamburgHamburg, Germany

Peter HumaidanThe Fertility ClinicSkive Regional HospitalSkive, DenmarkFaculty of HealthAarhus UniversityAarhus, Denmark

Vaggelis PapanikolaouHuman Reproduction & Genetics FoundationThessaloniki, Greece

Karen TurnerOxford Fertility UnitOxford Business Park NorthOxford, UK

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Scientific programme

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Friday, 23 January 2015

08.30 Registration

08.50 EXCEMED opening and scientific organiser introduction R. Fischer (Germany)

Chairs: R. Fischer (Germany) - S. Esteves (Brazil)

Real-time session survey

09.00 L1: Physiology of gonadotropins secretion and role of polymorphisms of FSH and LH receptor ininfertile patientsC. Alviggi (Italy)

09.30 L2: LH-add back in ART P. Humaidan (Denmark)

10.00 L3: LH or hCG in controlled ovarian stimulation, whatis the difference?V. Papanikolaou (Greece)

Revisiting real-time session survey

10.30 Question time

10.50 Coffee break

The group will be split in two meeting rooms

11.10 WG1: Case studies on L2 and L3 P. Humaidan (Denmark)V. Papanikolaou (Greece)

12.10 Lunch

The role of LH in controlled ovarian stimulation (COS)Session I

Legend

L : Lecture; : Question time; WG : Working Group; VS : Video Session

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Chairs: R. Fischer (Germany) - V. Papanikolaou (Greece)

Real-time session survey

13.15 L4: Role of LH in luteal phaseP. Humaidan (Denmark)

13.45 L5: Individualized Controlled Ovarian Stimulation(iCOS): tools for matching patients and protocolsC. Alviggi (Italy)

Revisiting real-time session survey

14.15 Question time

14.35 Coffee break

The group will be split in two meeting rooms

15.00 WG2: Case studies on L4 and L5P. Humaidan (Denmark)C. Alviggi (Italy)

16.00 End of the first day

The role of LH in controlled ovarian stimulation (COS)Session II

Saturday, 24 January 2015

Chairs: R. Fischer (Germany) - P. Humaidan (Denmark)

Real-time session survey

09.00 L6: How to implement QMS in a fertility centreS. Esteves (Brazil)

09.30 L7: How to implement QMS in the ART laboratoryK. Turner (UK)

10.00 VS: Video session on laboratory organisation: materialand techniquesK. Turner (UK)

10.20 Question time

10.40 Coffee break

11.00 L8: Risk management in ART laboratoryK. Turner (UK)

11.30 L9: What are the benefits of QMS for a fertility centreand how do we measure themS. Esteves (Brazil)

Revisiting real-time session survey

12.00 Question time

Concluding remarks

12.30 Lunch

13.30 Visit of Fertility Center Hamburg (FCH)

16.00 End of the live educational course

QMS in the fertility centreSession III

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General information

VenueThis live educational course will take place at the:Barcelo Hamburg Ferdinandstrasse, 1520095 Hamburg, Germany

Clinic visitsThe clinic visits will take place at the:Fertility Center Hamburg Hamburg, Germany

LanguageThe official language of this live educational course will be English.

Registration fee Registration fee is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 350,00.

This fee includes:• Scientific sessions• Coffee breaks and luncheons• Dinner on 4 July 2014• Educational materials• Certificate of attendance

Registration fee without dinner is . . . . . . A 270,00.

For more information on accommodation and registration fees pleasecontact:Concetta Di Palma c/o Meridiano Congress InternationalT +39 (0)6 88 595 226 - F +39 (0)6 88595 234 E-mail: c.dipalma@meridiano.it

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Take a look at the reproductivesection of the EXCEMED website

Infertility issues have been significant in developed countries forsome time and are now becoming relevant across much of theworld. Besides being a challenging medical problem, infertility canalso have profound psychological effects, such as influencingdynamics within a couple, and affecting quality of life. Infertility alsohas ethical, social and economic implications, which have generatedheated debates among experts. Reproductive health, the branch ofmedicine concerned with infertility treatments is continuallyexploring new techniques to address the problem. Healthcareprofessionals working in this field need access to regular updatesand training.

Visit the reproductive medicine section:

www.reproductive-medicine.excemed.organd register to access free e-learning activities and receive updateson new events and resources.

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All EXCEMED programmes are organized solely to promote the exchange anddissemination of scientific and medical information. No forms of promotionalactivities are permitted. This programme is made possible thanks to an educationalgrant received from Merck Serono.

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