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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM • INTERACTIVE SESSIONS
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Interactive Session
OOCYTE CRYOPRESERVATION AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO
EMBRYO CRYOPRESERVATION IN THE IVF PATIENT.
AN INTERACTIVE DEBATE.
Joint session presented by the Society of Reproductive Biologists and
Technologists, the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, and the
Fertility Preservation Special Interest Group
Carli W. Chapman, B.S., E.L.D. (Chair)
Rinehart Center for Reproductive Medicine
Nicole L. Noyes, M.D.
New York University School of Medicine
Catherine Racowsky, Ph.D.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Needs Assessment and Description
ASRM holds the position that oocyte cryopreservation is
“experimental” due to the limited number of established
pregnancies and deliveries from cryopreserved
oocytes (2008). However, as of 2010, the number of
comparative studies of oocyte cryopreservation published
in peer-reviewed journals that demonstrate “there is
adequate scientific evidence of safety and efficacy”
has exploded. A number of ART programs are offering
oocyte cryopreservation as an alternative to embryo
cryopreservation to their patients and strongly feel the
“experimental” designation should be removed from this
procedure. This debate format will allow exploration of
two views regarding oocyte cryopreservation: it should
be offered as an alternative to embryo cryopreservation
or the standard of care should continue to be embryo
cryopreservation.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE REI NURSE:
WHAT IS AVAILABLE THROUGH ASRM?
Presented by the Nurses’ Professional Group
Nancy A. Harrington, R.N.C. (Chair)
Walgreens Health
Tamara M. Tobias, N.P.
Seattle Reproductive Medicine
Needs Assessment and Description
The current educational needs of the Reproductive
Endocrinology Infertility (REI) nurse continue to expand and
diversify with advancing treatments and new technologies.
The growing participation and membership of nurses within
ASRM/NPG indicates a continued need for specialized
educational tools and resources for nurses working in the
field of reproductive health.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able
to:
1. Identify educational/learning opportunities and programs
available to the REI nurse through ASRM.
2. Develop an educational plan for both individual learning
and clinical training and support for staff.
ACGME COMPETENCY
Professionalism
Room 224 E/F
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Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able
to:
1. Identify patients that would benefit from oocyte
cryopreservation versus embryo freezing.
2. Identify potential risks of oocyte freezing versus embryo
freezing.
ACGME COMPETENCY
Medical Knowledge
Patient Care
TEST QUESTION:
After participating in this session, I will do the following in my
practice:
A. Recommend oocyte cryopreservation to all patients
seen regardless of diagnosis.
B. Recommend embryo cryopreservation to all patients
seen regardless of diagnosis.
C. Offer oocyte cryopreservation under the auspice of an
IRB.
D. Offer oocyte cryopreservation as a “social choice”.
E. Offer oocyte cryopreservation in lieu of embryo
cryopreservation to IVF patients.
F. Not applicable to my area of practice.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Interactive Session
Room 230 C
TEST QUESTION:
After participating in this session, in my practice I will do the
following.
A. Identify educational materials specific to nursing at the
ASRM website.
B. Differentiate the various opportunities at ASRM for nursing
education (e.g., live , online, eLearning).
C. Register to take an online eLearning course via the ASRM
website, which can lead to a Certificate of Completion
in REI Nursing.
D. All of the above.