Hands-on ICSI and Vitrification Training

The hands-on training program by The Fertilis Academy focuses on most relevant lectures and extensive hands-on training on Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) & Vitrification.

ICSI is the probably most commonly used technique in an ART lab. One of the key skills in ART lab mastered by few only to achieve the benchmark level. The Fertilis Academy course designed for all the aspirants who wish to hone their skills in this ART laboratory procedure. This advanced course encompasses all the aspects of intracytoplasmic injection techniques and various procedural glitches/troubleshooting that can occur while performing this art. This course helps in understanding, mastering, applying and how to optimize this technique in terms of satisfactory results. The Fertilis Academy course expands the dimensions of understanding inside-out tricks of intracytoplasmic injection. The plenty of guided experience gives the candidate a positive confidence of accomplishing this ‘only one chance’ critical task in an optimal way. The interactive session with the mentors helps in clearing doubts from microns to light years, the hesitation and confusions of participants after each session are also dealt individually.

Eligibility

Medical science graduates and postgraduates(MBBS/MD/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/B.Pharma/BSc), lifescience graduates and postgraduates, Embroyologists, & Geneticists.

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    Course Date: 27th February – 9th March 2025

    Course Details

    • Lecture on ‘Importance of clean room in an IVF lab’
    • Lectures & Video Demonstrations
    • Special session on Embryo Biopsy Techniques
    • Hands-on Training
    • Gamete Handling, IVF, ICSI, and ET on 27th February – 9th March 2025
    • Vitrification of Gametes & Embryos on 8th – 9th March 2025
    • Study Material will be provided
    • Certificate will be awarded**

    Venue – Artemis Hospital Gurugram, Sector 51, Gurugram, Haryana 122001


    GAMETE HANDLING/IVF/ICSI COURSE - TOPICS


    • Andrology-Semen analysis and preparation
    • Embryology
    • -Handling of oocytes-Oocyte pick-up,
      -Oocyte morphology assessment
    • Conventional IVF
    • ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection)
    • -Alignment of injecting and holding pipettes on the micromanipulator
      -Assessment of morphologically of sperm for injection
      -Sperm Hitting & Aspiration
      -ICSI- technical aspects

    • MSI
    • Fertilization check
    • Embryo Grading
    • Troubleshooting in ICSI
    • Maintenance of an IVF/ART lab



     

    VITRIFICATION/CRYOPRESERVATION TOPICS


    Vitrification/cryopreservation is the master key of modern ART practice. This course will help participants understand the basics of cryobiology and improve the outcome of various cryopreservation procedures. We touch upon all the aspects of cryopreservation techniques and various procedural glitches/troubleshooting that can occur while performing this art.

    • Essentials of Cryobiology (basic and advance)
    • Setting up of cryobiology lab
    • Sample identification and witnessing,
    • Types of straws/vials, Samples (sperm, oocyte, embryos)
    • Tank types, Storage systems (LN2 and precautions in handling),
    • Transportation
    • Semen Freezing (Ejaculate, Testicular and Epididymal Sperm)
    • Vitrification of sperm
    • Vitrification of oocytes and embryos: basics and advanced
    • Liquid nitrogen handling & precautions (PPE)
    • Troubleshooting
    • Critical issues in procedures and outcomes, Traceability, Legal consideration


    Our trainees have had a very satisfactory experience in terms of learning and have been able to upskill themselves. Besides, the trainees also benefit from extensive discussions on how to optimise the lab protocols & improve the lab outcome.

    IVF ICSI


    27 February 2025
    9.30 AM - GATHERING AT ACADEMIC ROOM
    10 TO 11.15 AM - INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL EMBRYOLOGY
    11.15 TO 11.30AM - TEA/COFFEE/DISCUSSION
    11.30 TO 12.30 - INTRODUCTION TO ANDROLOGY
    12.30 TO 1.30 - LUNCH
    1.30 ONWARDS - HANDS-ON ANDROLOGY/GAMETE HANDLING/PIPETTE HANDLING

    28 February 2025
    9.30 AM - GATHERING AT ACADEMIC ROOM
    10 TO 11 AM - SETTING UP AN IVF LAB/AIR QUALITY/LABWARE/DISPOSABLES/CONSUMABLES
    11 TO 11.30AM - VIDEO DEMONSTRATION ON SETTING UP OF AN ICSI MACHINE
    11.30 TO 11.45 AM - TEA/COFFEE/DISCUSSION
    11.45 ONWARDS - BASICS OF IVF/ ICSI
    1 TO 2PM - LUNCH
    2PM ONWARDS - ALIGNMENT OF ICSI PIPETTES/INTRODUCTION TO EMBRYO TRANSFER

    01 March 2025
    10-10.15 - PREPARATION OF OOCYTES FOR IVF/ ICSI
    10.15 TO 11 - EMBRYO GRADING
    11 ONWARDS - HANDS-ON ICSI/ GAMETE HANDLING/ DISH PREPARATION/EMBRYO TRANSFER

    02 March 2025
    9AM ONWARDS - INTRODUCTION TO PREIMPLANTATION GENETIC TESTING / HANDS-ON ICSI/ GAMETE HANDLING/ DISH PREPARATION/EMBRYO TRANSFER
    1 TO 2PM - LUNCH
    2PM ONWARDS - INTRODUCTION TO PREIMPLANTATION GENETIC TESTING / HANDS-ON ICSI/ GAMETE HANDLING/ DISH PREPARATION/EMBRYO TRANSFER

    03 March 2025
    9AM ONWARDS - HANDS-ON ICSI/ GAMETE HANDLING/ DISH PREPARATION/EMBRYO TRANSFER
    1 TO 2PM - LUNCH
    2PM ONWARDS - HANDS-ON ICSI/ GAMETE HANDLING/ DISH PREPARATION/EMBRYO TRANSFER

    04 March 2025
    9AM ONWARDS - HANDS-ON ICSI/ GAMETE HANDLING/ DISH PREPARATION/EMBRYO TRANSFER
    1 TO 2PM - LUNCH
    2PM ONWARDS - HANDS-ON ICSI/ GAMETE HANDLING/ DISH PREPARATION/EMBRYO TRANSFER

    05 March 2025
    9AM ONWARDS - HANDS-ON ICSI/ GAMETE HANDLING/ DISH PREPARATION/EMBRYO TRANSFER
    1 TO 2PM - LUNCH
    2PM ONWARDS - HANDS-ON ICSI/ GAMETE HANDLING/ DISH PREPARATION/EMBRYO TRANSFER

    06 March 2025
    9AM ONWARDS - Q&A session /HANDS-ON ICSI/ GAMETE HANDLING/ DISH PREPARATION/EMBRYO TRANSFER
    1 TO 2PM - LUNCH
    2PM ONWARDS - HANDS-ON ICSI/ GAMETE HANDLING/ DISH PREPARATION/EMBRYO TRANSFER

    07 March 2025
    9AM ONWARDS - HANDS-ON ICSI/ GAMETE HANDLING/ DISH PREPARATION/EMBRYO TRANSFER
    1 TO 2PM - LUNCH
    2PM ONWARDS - HANDS-ON ICSI/ GAMETE HANDLING/ DISH PREPARATION/EMBRYO TRANSFER

    08 March 2025
    9AM ONWARDS - Q&A session /HANDS-ON ICSI/ GAMETE HANDLING/ DISH PREPARATION/EMBRYO TRANSFER
    1 TO 2PM - LUNCH
    2PM ONWARDS - HANDS-ON ICSI/ GAMETE HANDLING/ DISH PREPARATION/EMBRYO TRANSFER

    09 March 2025
    9AM ONWARDS - Q&A session /HANDS-ON ICSI/ GAMETE HANDLING/ DISH PREPARATION/EMBRYO TRANSFER
    1 TO 2PM - LUNCH
    2PM ONWARDS - HANDS-ON ICSI/ GAMETE HANDLING/ DISH PREPARATION/EMBRYO TRANSFER

    VITRIFICATION


    08 March 2025
    9.30 TO 10AM - BASICS OF CRYOBIOLOGY
    10 TO 11AM - HOW TO SET UP A CRYOBIOLOGY UNIT
    11 TO 11.15 AM - TEA/DISCUSSION
    11.30 ONWARDS - HANDS ON VITRIFICATION

    09 March 2025
    9.30 TO 10.15 - TIPS AND TRICKS OF VITRIFICATION
    10.15 TO 11.00 - DETAILS OF CRYOPRESERVATIVES, CRYODEVICES AND MEDIAS
    11 TO 11.15 AM - TEA/DISCUSSION
    11.30 ONWARDS - HANDS ON VITRIFICATION

    Enroll for the program by paying securely through any of the payment mode given below

    Payment can also be made online, securely.

    Pricing Details

    IVF ICSI Course

    Indian Students

    INR 85,000

    Vitrification Course

    INR 15,000

    International Students

    International Students can make the payment in USD.

    USD 1500(Pay in 2 times)

    Payment through NetBanking (NEFT/IMPS)

    Bank Details
    Beneficiary Name: The Fertilis Academy
    Beneficiary Address: C-1502, Ireo Uptown, Sector-66, Gurugram
    Bank Name: HDFC Bank
    Bank Address: HDFC Bank Ltd.
    Bestech Central Square, Sushant Lok-2, Sector-57,
    Gurugram 122002, Haryana
    HDFC Bank Account No.: 50200056880457
    IFSC Code: HDFC0001394
    Swift Code: HDFCINBB
    Account Type: Current Account

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