Standards

Eligibility & Assessment Criteria

• Primary medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent) from a recognised institution, with full and current registration with the relevant national medical authority
• Postgraduate qualification, fellowship, or specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecology, reproductive medicine, reproductive endocrinology, andrology, or a directly related clinical discipline from a recognised institution or professional body
• Minimum 3 years of verifiable clinical practice in reproductive medicine, fertility treatment, or assisted reproductive technologies (ART) following completion of postgraduate training
• Documented evidence of clinical caseload and procedural competence in areas such as IVF, ICSI, IUI, ovulation induction, controlled ovarian stimulation, embryo transfer, cryopreservation, or reproductive endocrine management
• Evidence of involvement in or oversight of an ART laboratory environment, including familiarity with embryology procedures, gamete handling, and laboratory quality standards
• Demonstrated competence in reproductive counselling, patient assessment, and the management of complex fertility cases including recurrent implantation failure, recurrent pregnancy loss, and male factor infertility
• Evidence of continuing professional development in reproductive medicine, including attendance at specialist conferences, advanced training programmes, or peer-reviewed publications in reproductive medicine or related sciences
• Professional references from at least two senior clinical colleagues, department heads, or recognised specialists in reproductive medicine or gynaecology, attesting to clinical competence, professional conduct, and ethical standards
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centred care, evidence-based practice, informed consent, and the psychological and emotional dimensions of fertility treatment
• Compliance with applicable national and international guidelines governing assisted reproduction, including those issued by ESHRE, ASRM, or equivalent national regulatory authorities
• Adherence to ethical standards in reproductive medicine, including donor anonymity regulations, embryo storage and disposition policies, and the welfare of the child principle