Note: 1) For FOGSI Members: Course training certificate will be issued by FOGSI
2) For Non- FOGSI Members: Course training certificate will be issued by Krishna IVF Clinic
3) Observers: No fees

Training in Basic infertility:

During this course program each participant receives training to develop knowledge and skills in following areas:
1. Introduction to ovulation
2. Work up-infertility
3. Patient counseling
4. IUI lab procedures
5. IUI Laboratory equipment
6. Freezing protocols for semen and TESE samples
7. Understanding ivf failures
8. Visit to embryology lab
9. Visit to genetics lab
10. Consent forms & documentation

Mode of teaching:
• Lectures and multimedia presentations.
• Interactive discussions.

Each participant will receive:
• Certificate of training

Duration of hands on training: 7-days

Training in Advanced infertility:

During this course program each participant receives training to develop knowledge and skills in following areas:
1. Introduction to ovulation
2. Work up-infertility
3. Patient counseling
4. IUI lab procedures
5. IUI Laboratory equipment
6. Freezing protocols for semen and TESE samples
7. Tubal factor review (HSG films & laparoscopy films)
8. Hysteroscopy
9. Understanding ivf failures
10. Set up of IUI and IVF lab
11. Visit to embryology lab
12. Visit to genetics lab
13. Consent forms & documentation

Mode of teaching:
• Lectures and multimedia presentations.
• Interactive discussions.

Each participant will receive:
• Certificate of training

Duration of hands on training: 14-days

Basic course in Obstetrics and Gynecological Ultrasound

During this training program the trainee will gain:

• Knowledge about the basics of ultrasound physics
• Confidence in performing first trimester ultrasound, a targeted obstetric scan and identify common fetal anomalies
• Knowledge in fetal biometry
• Will be able to image normal uterus and adnexae and identify their pathology

Mode of teaching:

• Lectures and multimedia presentations.
• Interactive discussions.
• Observation
• Hands on training (depends on availability of patients)

Faculty: Gynecologists and Radiologists

Evaluation and certification:
Evaluation is done at the end of each course. Certificate of training will be issued by FOGSI for FOGSI members and for NON-FOGSI members KIVF will issue the certificate of training

Duration of hands on training: 7 days

Hands on Training in Andrology Lab Protocols

During this course program each participant receives one-on-one training to develop knowledge and skills in following areas:
• Semen sample collection and delivery.
• Semen analysis.
• Manual and Computer assisted semen analysis (CASA).
• Sperm morphology assessment (WHO and Tygerberg strict criteria).
• Fructose detection in seminal plasma (qualitative)
• Viability testing (Eosin & Nigrosin stain).
• 24 hrs survival test
• Hypo-osmotic swelling test.
• Leukocyte detection (Endtz Test/Peroxidase staining).
• Antisperm antibodies detection (Immunofluorescence test)*
• Media preparation
• Consent forms & documentation
Sperm preparation protocols:
• Preparation of ejaculated sperm for ART:
- Removal of Seminal plasma
- Double density gradient technique
- Swim-up method
• - Concentration method (for low count samples)
• Method of retrieval of sperm from retrograde ejaculate*
• Sperm retrieval and preparation of testicular biopsy specimens (rat or mouse specimens will be used)*
Cryopreservation protocols:
Human spermatozoa freezing:
-By vapour freezing method
- By Planar technique
Isolation and cryopreservation of sperm from testicular biopsy specimens*
Safety guidelines for andrology laboratory.

* Demonstration
Mode of teaching:
• Lectures and multimedia presentations.
• Interactive discussions.

Each participant will receive:
• Course manual.
• Certificate of training

Duration of hands on training: 7-days

Hands on training in Assisted reproduction techniques (IVF/ICSI)

This course provides comprehensive hands on training in the laboratory practices of IVF and ICSI. The syllabus covers the following areas:
Hands-on Laboratory Training:
Culture techniques
• Preparation of culture dishes for IVF/ IVF-ICSI cases
• Embryo culture
• Blastocyst culture
• Preparation of media for Hyaluronidase
• Preparation of media for vitrification of embryos and blastocysts
IVF Techniques
• Pipette pulling and Pipetting techniques
• Ovum pickup from follicular fluid
• Oocyte handling
• Denudation of oocytes for ICSI
• Morphological assessment of oocytes
• IVF procedure
• ICSI: Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
• Assessment of oocyte fertilization
• Embryo handling
• Embryo grading
• Embryo transfer (loading of embryos into embryo transfer catheter)
Advanced IVF techniques:
• Assisted hatching (laser)*
• Embryo biopsy *
• Oocyte Spindle imaging*
Andrology Techniques
• Semen Analysis (manual/CASA)
• Sperm preparation for IUI/IVF/ICSI
• Method of retrieval of sperm from retrograde ejaculate *
• Testicular sperm retrieval (mouse)
• Consent forms & documentation

Duration of hands on training:
• 14-days

Mode of teaching:
• Lectures
• Multimedia presentations
• Interactive discussions

Each participant will receive:
• Certificate of training
*Demonstration, mouse oocytes/sperm will be used.

Hands on training in cryopreservation techniques

During this course program each participant receives hands on training in the following cryopreservation techniques:
Human spermatozoa freezing:
-By vapour freezing method
- By Planar technique
- Isolation and cryopreservation of sperm from testicular biopsy specimens*
Vitrification:
Embryos
Blastocysts
Preparation of vitrification media
Consent forms & documentation

* Demonstration
Mode of teaching:
• Multimedia presentation
• Interactive discussions

Each participant will receive:
• Course manual
• Certificate of training

Duration of hands on training:
• 4-days

Dr. M.P. Mahadevaswami,
HTTBRC, Baby Hospital Complex,
Ananthapur,
Andhra Pradesh
Course module: IVF/ICSI training
Duration of training: 11-06-2009 to 25-06-2009

Dr. Ananthi Govind,
K.K. Nagar,
Chennai,
Tamilnadu.
Course module: IVF/ICSI training
Duration of training: 20-04-2009 to 05-05-2009

Dr. T.P. Karkandu,
Kilpauk,
Chennai,
Tamilnadu,
Course module: IVF/ICSI training
Duration of training: 01-03-2009 to 15-03-2009

Mrs. Pratibha Kumari,
Shastri Chowk,
Bihariganj,
Dist-Purnea,
Bihar
Course Module: IVF/ICSI training.
Duration of training:15-02-2009 to 02-03-2009

N. Senthil Kumar,
Chennai,
Tamilnadu,
India,
Course Module: IVF/ICSI training.
Duration of training:19-01-09 to 02-02-2009

Dr. Manisha Mishra, MBBS, MD,
Gondia,
Maharastra,
India,
Course Module: IVF/ICSI training.
Duration of training:20-12-08 to 30-12-2008

Dr. Sarabpreet Singh, MBBS, MD,
All India Institute of Medical Sciences,
New Delhi-110029,
India,
Course Module: IVF/ICSI training.
Duration of training:01-12-08 to 15-12-2008

Dr. Cyriac Pappachan, MBBS,
Life Line Hospital,
Adoor,
Kerala,
India,
Course Module: IVF/ICSI training.
Duration of training:16-11-08 to 30-11-2008

Dr. Kanagu, MD, DGO
Kilapauk,
Chennai,
Tamilnadu,
India.
Course Module: IVF/ICSI training.
Duration of training:01-11-08 to 15-11-2008

Dr. S. Manjula,
Deepam Hospital,
Muthuranga Mudali Street,
W. Tambaram,
Chennai-45,
Tamilnadu,
India.
Duration of training:15-09-08 to 30-09-2008

Dr . Shishir Dutt, MBBS, MD, DTMH.
Nehru Nagar,
Ghaziabad,
Uttar Pradesh,
India,
Course Module: IVF/ICSI training,
Duration: 15-07-2008 to 30-07-2008.

Dr. Neelam Singh, MBBS, MD, MRCOG
Nehru Nagar,
Ghaziabad,
Uttar Pradesh,
India,
Course Module: IVF/ICSI training,
Duration: 15-07-2008 to 30-07-2008.

Dr. Diganatha Deka, M.D
Rehbari, Milanpur Road,
Guwahati-781008,
Assam,
India.
Course Module:IVF/ICSI training
Duration of training:01-05-2008 to 15-05-2008

Dr. Marlina Baluta,Gynecologist (Ob & Gy)
Clinica Medicala Gynera,
Bucharest Sect 1,
Str Paharnicului N0 23,
Rumania,
Course Module:IVF/ICSI training
Duration of training:18-03-2008 to 30-03-2008

Dr. V. Ezhil rajan M.D,
Roshni Arumaa IVF Centre,
ALC Campus,
Manjakuppam,
Cuddalore,
Tamilnadu,
India.
Course Module: IVF/ICSI training
Duration of training: 03-03-2008 to 18-03-2008

Mr. Mohammed Shafeeq, BSc.
Prasad Infertility Clinic,
Secunderabad,
Andhra Pradesh,
India.
Course Module:Andrology Lab training
Duration of training:04-02-08 to 10-02-2008

Mr. Oladimeji Moruf
Medical Art Centre
21, Mobolazi Bank Anthony Way
Mary Land
Lagos
Nigeria
Course Module: IVF/ICSI training
Duration of training:14-01-2008 to 30-01-2008

Dr.Ramaraju with Trainees Mr. Oladimeji Moruf and Miss. Rose Ojugbo

Miss. Rose Ojugbo, BSc (Human Anatomy)
Medical Art Centre
21, Mobolazi Bank Anthony Way
Mary Land
Lagos
Nigeria
Course Module: IVF/ICSI training
Duration of training:14-01-2008 to 30-01-2008

Dr. Elizabeth F. Felipe, M.D
# 5 Burgos Ave. Villa,
Soledad Townhones Unit 25,
Quezon City,
Philippines.
Course Module: IVF/ICSI training
Duration of training:27-12- 07 to 15-01-08

Dr. Sunitha, M.D
Sumathi Hospitals,
Anna Nagar,
Madhurai,
Tamilnadu,
India.
Course Module: IVF/ICSI training.
Duration of training:14-12-07 to 30-12-2007

Mrs. Siva Parvathi MSc. (Genetics) ,
Sai Vijaya Diagnostic Centre.
Sundaraiah Bhavan Road.
Ongole.
Andhra Pradesh.
India.
Course Module: IVF/ICSI training
Duration of training: 04-12-2007 to 19-12-2007

Dr. Anitha, M.D
4-5-4/7,
Opp Gowthami Concept School,
Navabharat Nagar,
Guntur,
Andhra Pradesh,
India.
Course Module: IVF/ICSI training.
Duration of training: 02-10-2007 to 16-10-2007

Mr. S.A.S. Ramesh
20A,Turton Rd,
Wembley,
London HA0 2BS
Course Module: IVF/ICSI training
Duration of training: 10-09-2007 to 23-09-2007

Dr. KS.Mangayarkarasi MSc. (PhD)
The Fertility Center Kovai Medical Center and Hospital Address,
Avinashi Road,
Coimbatore -641014
Tamilnadu, India
Course Module: IVF/ICSI training
Duration of training: 01-08-2007 to 21-08-2007

Dr (Lt Col) Pankaj Talwar,
ART centre,
Army Hospital,
New Delhi,
India.
Course Module: Cryopreservation Techniques
Duration of training:May -2008

2.Grand Bay
Beach Road,
Visakhapatnam,
Ph: 91-(0891)-2560101
Distance from Krishna IVF: 1KM

3.Green Park
Waltair Main Road,
Visakhapatnam,
Ph: 91-(0891)-2564444, 2564444.
Distance from Krishna IVF: 1KM
Visit Green Park Website

4.The Park
Beach Road,
Visakhapatnam,
Ph : 2754488, 2754092, 2755185.
Distance from Krishna IVF: 3KM

5.Daspalla
Jagadamba Centre,
Visakhapatnam,
Ph : 91-(0891)-2564825/2563141/2717999
Fax : 0891-2562043
Distance from Krishna IVF: 0.5KM

6.Dolphin Hotel
Dabagardens
Visakhapatnam 530020
Ph : 2567000, 2567027.
Distance from Krishna IVF: 3KM

Nearby Lodges

1.Sagar Lodge
Maharanipeta,
Near Collector office,
Visakhapatnam
Ph : (0891)-2526397,
Fax: 0891-2524188
Distance from Krishna IVF: 0.5KM

2.Raja Bhawan
K.G.H up, Maharnipet,
Visakhapatnam
Ph: 0891-2529896 to 99m
Distance from Krishna IVF: 0.5KM

3.Jaabily (Beach In)
Collectors office Down,
Beach Road,
Visakhapatnam
Ph: 0891-2706026, 2706468
Distance from Krishna IVF: 0.5KM

1.Gottumukkala Achyuta Rama Raju, M.B.B.S., D.N.B., Gomedhikam Jaya Prakash, Ph.D.,Kota Murali Krishna, Ph.D., and Kalagara Madan, M.D. Neonatal outcome after vitrified day 3 embryo transfers: a preliminary study.(Fertility Sterility , 2008)

2.G. A. Rama Raju MBBS DNB, K. Suryanarayana MBBS Dipl (Ortho), G. Jaya Prakash M Pharm PhD and K.Murali Krishna M Pharm PhD. Comparison of Follitropin-β administered by a pen device with conventional syringe in an ART programme – a retrospective study. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics (2008) 33, 1–7

HYSTEROSCOPY ARTICLE PUBLISHED ON JUN 2006

LAPAROSCOPIC ARTICLE PUBLISHED ON APR 2006

VITRIFICATION ARTICLE PUBLISHED ON OCT 2005

PREMATURE EJACULATION ARTICLE PUBLISHED ON 1997

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