Introducing the SRS Surgical Scholars Track—a distinctive pathway seamlessly integrated into a standard 3-year REI fellowship. Fellows have the option to choose this track at approved sites, where they can elevate their reproductive surgical skills. This specialized program offers comprehensive surgical training, foundational surgical education, and the opportunity to complete a fellowship thesis focused on reproductive surgery within the REI fellowship framework.
Its objectives are to:
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Deliver comprehensive surgical training and proficiency in perioperative management within the realm of minimally invasive reproductive surgery.
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Define surgical competencies and maintain procedure logs to enable consistent assessment, fostering the development of highly skilled surgeons.
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Prioritize the acquisition of skills in minimally invasive reproductive techniques.
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Encourage and support high-quality basic science, translational, and clinical research in reproductive surgery, with a platform for presentation at the ASRM Congress annually by graduating fellows.
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Establish a unified core didactic curriculum in reproductive surgery for all SRS Surgical Scholars.
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Foster mentorship and facilitate networking opportunities for trainees aspiring to build a career in reproductive surgery.
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Recognize graduates of the SRS Surgical Scholars Track as possessing specialized qualifications for pursuing surgically-oriented employment.
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Establish a collaborative network of reproductive surgery centers to facilitate joint research endeavors.
The SRS Surgical Scholars track aims to enhance the diversity of expertise within the community of reproductive endocrinologists, fostering innovation in the treatment of conditions related to infertility. This specialized track offers fellows the opportunity to confidently pursue a clinical focus on reproductive surgery, making it an ideal choice for those with aspirations to become the primary referral surgeon within their future practice.
The SRS Surgical Scholars track aligns seamlessly with recent changes in the REI fellowship structure. With the revised framework now permitting 6 months of elective time for REI fellows, in addition to 12 months of research and 18 months of clinical experience, this track is well-timed to maximize the benefits of these adjustments.
Please contact the SRS Administrator, Megan Miller, for more details. Fellows should contact the fellowship director to apply.