Description
Andrology for Clinicians course focuses on developing your knowledge and practical skills in this field.
This course is fundamentally critical to develop your practice in subfertility and reproductive medicine. We have aligned the structure and syllabus of this programme with other professional bodies. These include the RCOG, BFS and ESHRE.
In Term 1, which lasts 12 weeks, you will develop your core knowledge and skills. We will facilitate your learning with lectures, e-books links, videos, and carefully selected open source learning material. In addition, we expect that you develop the following skills, (a) appraise a full clinical history and undertake a thorough assessment of the male partner; and (b) describe and communicate to patients the normal anatomy, hormonal regulation of spermatogenesis.
In Term 2 of andrology for clinicians, you will develop your knowledge of complex topics and professional attributes required in your practice. Simultaneously, you will develop your skills by submitting for faculty review representative images of common male fertility case scenarios identified during diagnostic tests. Example include, ultrasound image of hydrocele, testicular mass, or normal/abnormal semen analysis reports. Reflections on cases encountered in your own practice are desirable. If appropriate to your role, you will utilise the above skills to formulate a plan of action.
During Term 1 and Term 2, you will undertake four short quizzes (two at each stage) for assessment of knowledge. Ultimately, you conclude the academic domain with a final knowledge exam. Assessment of your practical skills will take place at the end of this course and is likely to be combined with the practical exam of “Fundamentals in Human Reproduction” course. Successful completion of three courses including practical exams will lead to the “Professional Diploma in Subfertility and Reproductive Medicine”.
