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Abstract
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is a fast-moving, innovative, and exciting field. Education and training of new as well as experienced ART professionals is vital, not only to obtain the fundamental learning of reproductive sciences but to keep abreast of advances in technology and strategies, and to guarantee the best care for our patients. Providing a clear road map of training to gain competence, followed by continual, high-quality education and competence evaluation, aims to improve performance and time efficiency of daily practice. This review article aims to summarise the essential points to consider when planning education, training, and ongoing competency assessment.
期刊介绍:
Human Fertility is a leading international, multidisciplinary journal dedicated to furthering research and promoting good practice in the areas of human fertility and infertility. Topics included span the range from molecular medicine to healthcare delivery, and contributions are welcomed from professionals and academics from the spectrum of disciplines concerned with human fertility. It is published on behalf of the British Fertility Society.
The journal also provides a forum for the publication of peer-reviewed articles arising out of the activities of the Association of Biomedical Andrologists, the Association of Clinical Embryologists, the Association of Irish Clinical Embryologists, the British Andrology Society, the British Infertility Counselling Association, the Irish Fertility Society and the Royal College of Nursing Fertility Nurses Group.
All submissions are welcome. Articles considered include original papers, reviews, policy statements, commentaries, debates, correspondence, and reports of sessions at meetings. The journal also publishes refereed abstracts from the meetings of the constituent organizations.