PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME

8th IVF Preceptorship: currentpractice in the 21st century25-26 September 2014 - Madrid and Valencia, Spain

Madrid

Valencia

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Dear participant,

A warm welcome to all attending the “8th IVF Preceptorship: currentpractice in the 21st century”.

I would like to inform you that as of 28 April 2014 the name of ourFoundation changed to EXCEMED - Excellence in Medical Education. Thename change will not impact your registration status in this or any otherFoundation event.

This transition marks an exciting point in the evolution of the Foundation.We are proud to have provided world-class education to thousands ofhealthcare professionals over the past four decades - as a result, theFoundation has become synonymous with delivery excellence and high-impact CME.

As we further develop our scientific and geographical presence it isimportant to us that our name accurately reflects the independentnature of the education we provide; EXCEMED symbolises our enduringmission to support the best possible outcomes for patients through themedical education we offer. We take pride in our complete dedication tothe provision of CME - it is our sole focus and our passion.

I wish you an inspiring and successful learning experience here inMadrid and Valencia.

Yours sincerely,

Rachel ClarkCEO, EXCEMED

AimFor the 8th edition, this twin site live educational course will be focusedon the role of LH in controlled ovarian stimulation, recurrentimplantation failure, SET (single embryo transfer) and new laboratorytechniques and equipment for optimising IVF procedures. Theprogramme is designed to allow for sharing different experiences andaddress controversial topics and “burning” questions in scientific andclinical topics that will be discussed during interactive sessions using avoting system. Each lecture is followed by specific case studies inworking groups which will provide participants with both up-to-dateknowledge and the opportunity to share their experiences with eachother and with speakers. During the working groups, participants willpropose specific take-home messages for each topic which will becompared and discussed during the plenary. A video session will also beused to bring the Madrid and Valencia participants together in thesediscussions.

Learning objectivesBy attending this live educational course, learners will be able to:• Identify current evidence-based recommendation to achieve the bestmanagement of LH supplementation in stimulation protocols

• Learn the best embryo selection technique • Understand the importance of luteal phase support and treatmentpossibilities

• Explore current tools in male infertility diagnosis and management• Manage recurrent implantation failure

Target audienceThis live educational course is designed for a small group of youngclinicians working in assisted reproductive medicine who want to acquireup-to-date information for improving their current clinical practice.

FormatThis twin site event will run simultaneously in real time between the twoIVI Clinics of Madrid and Valencia. Participants will enjoy presentationsfrom faculty members in person and via satellite link from the othercentre. The faculty, composed of international assisted medicineexperts, will be divided among the two venues. The advantages of thetwin site event are the opportunity for shared debate between a largernumber of young clinicians than would have been possible at a singlesite.

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AccreditationAn application has been made to the EACCME® for CME accreditation ofthis EXCEMED course “8th IVF Preceptorship: current practice in the 21st

century” to be held on 25-26 September 2014 in Madrid and Valencia,Spain.

EXCEMED adheres to the principles of the Good CME Practice Group(gCMEp).

Scientific organisersJuan Antonio García-VelascoIVI MadridRey Juan Carlos UniversityMadrid, Spain

Antonio RequenaIVI MadridMadrid, Spain

Ernesto BoschIVI ValenciaValencia, Spain

EXCEMED developed this programme in collaboration with the IVI Madrid and IVI Valencia clinics.

Scientific secretariatEXCEMED - Excellence in Medical EducationSalita di San Nicola da Tolentino, 1/b - 00187 Rome, Italy

Programme Manager: Simona PantaleoniT +39 06 420413 569 - F +39 06 420413 677E-mail: info@excemed.org

Specialist Medical Advisor: Angelo Marino

EXCEMED is a Swiss Foundation with headquarters in 14, Rue du Rhône, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland

Organising secretariatMeridiano Congress InternationalVia Sapri, 6 - 00185 Rome, ItalyProject Manager: Titty AlvinoT +39 06 88 595 310 - F +39 06 88595 234 E-mail: c.alvino@meridiano.it

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We value your opinion!We are continually trying to develop and improve our educationalinitiative to provide you with cutting-edge learning activities.During this live educational course you will be asked to answer anonline survey and after this educational event you will be receiving apost online survey to help us to better tailor our future educationalinitiatives.We thank you for participating!

Facultymembers

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Live from Madrid IVI Clinic

Natalia BasileLaboratorio FivIVI MadridMadrid, Spain

Howard CarpSheba Medical CenterObstetrics and GynecologyTel Hashomer, Israel

Robert FischerFertility Center HamburgHamburg, Germany

Juan Antonio García VelascoIVI MadridRey Juan Carlos UniversityMadrid, Spain

Yacoub KhalafKing's College LondonWomen's Health Academic CentreKHPGuy's HospitalLondon, UK

Luciano NardoReproductive Health GroupUnited Kingdom

Alberto PachecoIVI MadridMadrid, Spain

Antonio RequenaIVI Madrid)Madrid, Spain

Live from Valencia IVI Clinic

Christina BerghInstitute of Clinical SciencesDepartment of Obstetrics andGynaecologySahlgrenska University HospitalGothenburg, Sweden

Ernesto BoschIVI ValenciaValencia, Spain

Nicolás Garrido PuchaltIVI Valencia Valencia, Spain

Eberhard NieschlagCentre of Reproductive Medicineand AndrologyUniversity of MünsterMünster, Germany

Carmen RubioIVI ValenciaIVIOMICSValencia, Spain

Carlos SimónIVI ValenciaIVIOMICSValencia, Spain

Dominic StoopCenter for Reproductive MedicineUZ BrusselsBrussels, Belgium

Scientificprogramme

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Scientific programme

Thursday, 25 September 2014

08.00 Registration

08.40 EXCEMED Opening R. Fischer (Germany)

08.50 Scientific organisers welcome and introduction J.A. García-Velasco (Spain) - A. Requena (Spain) E. Bosch (Spain)

Chair: J.A. García-Velasco (Spain) Chair: E. Bosch (Spain)

09.00 L1: To LH or not to LH: who can benefit from LHsupplementation in controlled ovarian stimulation(COS)?

E. Bosch (Spain)

09.20 L2: Is there difference between LH and hCG forsupplementation in COS?

L. Nardo (UK)

09.40 Question time

10.00 WG1: Case study on LH supplementation (best protocol for ovarian stimulation)

L. Nardo (UK) E. Bosch (Spain)

10.30 Coffee break

10.50 L3: GnRh agonist triggering and the different geneexpression in Cumulus and Granulosa cells andendometrium

D. Stoop (Brussels)

Controlled ovarian stimulation: role of LHSession I

Legend

: Live from Madrid IVI Clinic; : Live from Valencia IVI Clinic;

L : Lecture; : Question time; WG : Working Group; VS : Video session;

11.10 L4: What are the different options for luteal phasesupport?

J.A. García-Velasco (Spain)

11.30 L5: Individualise embryo transfer: future or reality? C. Simón (Spain)

11.50 Question time

12.10 WG2: Case studies on L4 - L5 J.A. García-Velasco (Spain) C. Simón (Spain)

13.00 Lunch

Chair: J.A. García-Velasco (Spain) Chair: E. Bosch (Spain)

14.30 L6: Sperm selection: diagnostic tools and management A. Pacheco (Spain)

14.50 L7: Male infertility treatment: future perspectives E. Nieschlag (Germany)

15.10 Question time

15.30 WG3: Case studies on L6 - L7 A. Pacheco (Spain) E. Nieschlag (Germany)

16.00 Visit at the IVI Clinics

End of the first day

Male infertility treatmentSession II

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Friday, 26 September 2014

Chair: J.A. García-Velasco (Spain) Chair: E. Bosch (Spain)

09.00 L8: Biomarkers of gamete selection and embryoviability

N. Basile (Spain)

09.20 L9: Embryos aneuploidy screening and array CGHtechnique: can we improve the results?

C. Rubio (Spain)

9.40 Question time

10.00 VS: Video session on laboratory techniques N. Basile (Spain)

10.20 Coffee break

Technologies and laboratorySession III

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Chair: J.A. García-Velasco (Spain) Chair: E. Bosch (Spain)

10.40 L10: Biochemical pregnancies: it is time to open the box H. Carp (Israel)

11.00 L11: New tools for improving endometrial receptivity C. Simón (Spain)

11.20 L12: Uterine therapy and treatment strategies forrecurrent implantation failure

Y. Khalaf (UK)

11.40 Question time

12.00 WG4: Case studies on L10 - L11 H. Carp (Israel) C. Simón (Spain)

12.30 L13: How to maximise success: SET and cumulativepregnancy rate

C. Bergh (Sweden)

12.50 Closing remarks

13.00 Lunch

14.00 Visit of the IVI Clinics

End of the live educational course

Controversial topicsSession IV

General information

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VenueThis live educational course will take place at:

IVI-MADRID IVI-VALENCIAAvenida del Talgo 68 Plaza Policía Local, 3Aravaca - Madrid, Spain 46015 Valencia, Spain

LanguageThe official language of this live educational course will be English.

Registration fee The registration fee is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 350,00.This fee includes:• Scientific sessions• Coffee breaks and luncheons• Dinner on 25 September 2014• Educational materials• Certificate of attendance

Registration fee without dinner is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 270,00.

Registration fee for young physicians, (up to 35 years old), without dinner is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 250,00.

For information on accommodation and registration fees please contactour organising secretariat:Titty Alvino c/o Meridiano Congress InternationalT +39 06 88 595 310 - F +39 06 88595 234 E-mail: c.alvino@meridiano.it

Take a look at the reproductive medicinesection of the EXCEMED website

Infertility issues have been significant in developed countries for sometime and are now becoming relevant across much of the world. Besidesbeing a challenging medical problem, infertility can also have profoundpsychological effects. Infertility also has ethical, social and economicimplications, which have generated heated debates among experts.Reproductive health, the branch of medicine concerned with infertilitytreatments is continually exploring new techniques to address theproblem. Healthcare professionals working in this field need access toregular updates and training. EXCEMED realized the importance ofdeveloping medical education in this area at an early stage and pioneeredthe first symposium in reproductive medicine more than 30 years ago.From this beginning to the present day, EXCEMED has offered high-leveleducational events, ranging from training for young specialists to updatingscientists on advanced areas of research. Our mission is to provide qualitymedical education such as we offer, available worldwide.

Visit the reproductive medicine section:

www.reproductive-medicine.excemed.org

and register to access free e-learning activities and receive updates onnew events and resources.

All EXCEMED programmes are organized solely to promote the exchange anddissemination of scientific and medical information. No forms of promotionalactivities are permitted. This programme is made possible thanks to an educationalgrant received from Merck Serono.

EXCEMED - Excellence in Medical EducationHeadquarters14, Rue du Rhône - 1204 Geneva, SwitzerlandRepresentative OfficeSalita di San Nicola da Tolentino 1/b - 00187 Rome, ItalyT +39 06 420413 1 - F +39 06 420413 677

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