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44 TH ANNUAL POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM
and spermatgonial stem cell culture/cryopreservation now and in the future; adolescent and adult barriers to fertility
preservation and stategies to overcome them; techniques of semen, testis tissue, and stem cell cryopreservation; when
and how best to use sperm that has returned to the ejaculate after therapy or from a frozen sample; who else may be
appropriate for fertility preservation strategies; and setting up a fertility preservation program.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After participating in this course, participants should be able to:
1. Summarize the scope of the need for male fertility and reproductive preservation.
2. Describe the present-day role and techniques of testis tissue extraction in the care of the prepubertal oncology patient
and the future use of spermatogonial stem cells.
3. Explain the present-day role, complexities of and barriers to semen and tissue cryopreservation in the adolescent and
adult oncology patient.
4. Appraise the various methods of semen and tissue cryopreservation.
5. Assess the potential need for reproductive preservation in other populations of males, including those with Klinefelter
syndrome, spinal cord injuries and other debilitating diseases.
6. Formulate plans for establishment of a fertility preservation program or linkage to one already in existence.
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LEGAL, MEDICAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES OF OOCYTE DONATION AND GESTATIONAL SURROGACY
Course PG16 (Sunday) • ROOM 330 A/D CME
Developed in Cooperation with the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology
FACULTY
James Goldfarb, M.D., M.B.A., Chair
Susan L. Crockin, J.D.
Ruth M. Farrell, M.D., M.A.
William E. Gibbons, M.D.
ACGME COMPETENCY
Patient Care
NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND COURSE DESCRIPTION
Third-party reproduction, particularly oocyte donation (OD) and gestational surrogacy (GS), has received much
professional and public attention. Both of these procedures have been utilized since the mid 1980s, but as they have
evolved, the medical, legal and ethical complexities have increased greatly. It is imperative that individuals involved with
these procedures be aware of the current medical, ethical and legal issues associated with these procedures.
Aimed at physicians, psychologists, nurses and social workers whose practices may include patients considering
third-party reproduction, this course will address current issues in gestational surrogacy from medical, ethical and legal
standpoints. Cases will be presented, and current legislation will also be reviewed.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After participating in this course, participants should be able to:
1. Summarize the medical, legal and ethical issues regarding OD and GS.
2. List the guidelines for payment of egg donors.
3. Discuss the legal issues, particularly in regard to gestational surrogacy and state regulation of third-party reproduction.
4. List the pros and cons of establishment of a national egg donor registry.
5. Explain the differences between anonymous and directed egg donation.
6. Assess the current status of cross-border reproductive care as it relates to OD and GS.
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Developed in Cooperation with the Endometriosis Special Interest Group
FACULTY
Tommaso Falcone, M.D., Chair
Dan I. Lebovic, M.D.
Kathy L. Sharpe-Timms, Ph.D., H.C.L.D.
Pamela Stratton, M.D.
ACGME COMPETENCY
Patient Care
ENDOMETRIOSIS: THE LINK BETWEEN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND TREATMENT
Course PG17 (Sunday) • ROOM 224 E/F CME
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