Simulation-based training for embryo transfer for clinicians with differing levels of expertise: an application of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Embryo Transfer Simulator.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare the learning curve of clinicians with different levels of embryo transfer (ET) experience using the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Embryo Transfer Simulator.

Design

Prospective cohort study.

Setting

Single large university-affiliated in vitro fertilization center.

Patients

Participants with 3 levels of expertise with ET were recruited: "group 1" (Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility attendings), "group 2" (Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility nurses, advance practice providers, or medical assistants), and "group 3" (Obstetrics and Gynecology resident physicians).

Interventions

All participants completed ET simulation training using uterine cases A, B, and C (easiest to most difficult) of the ASRM ET Sim

SUBMITTER: Baker KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10028427 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature