CME Course in Reproductive Medicine & Laboratory Workshop on “Human Spermatozoa and Assisted Conception” New Delhi 12-14 August, 2011

“Understanding Infertility” A CME Course in Reproductive Medicine & Laboratory Workshop on “Human Spermatozoa and Assisted Conception” New Delhi 12-14 August, 2011

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Organised by The Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, United States and Southend Fertility & IVF Centre, New Delhi, India www.clevelandclinic.org www.southendivf.com Venue: India Habitat Center, Lodi Road, New Delhi, India

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Center for Reproductive Medicine IVFC entre Dear Colleague, I N T E R N AT I O N A L FA C U LT Y The last century has seen an explosion of scientific thought and discoveries in the field of infertility that have given birth to the new subject of REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE. The rapid advances in reproductive medicine have many a times made it difficult for the practioners Hassan Nooman Sallam to keep pace with them. It therefore becomes imperative to have CME'S that glean relevant MB, ChB, DGO, DrChO&G (Alex), FRCOG (England), PhD (London) information from this vast and rapidly changing knowledge bank and present it as evidence Dr. Hassan Nooman Sallam, MD, PhD is the Professor and former Chairman of based medicine that can be clinically useful. This course is designed for the beginners to Department of Ob-Gyn in Alexandria University and Clinical Director of the understand the fundamentals of infertility, and for those already practicing infertility, it offers Alexandria Fertility and Assisted Reproduction Center. He is also the Director of an opportunity to learn the latest developments in this field. This is also a unique opportunity the Alexandria Regional Center for Women's Health and Development, a training to attend one of the most prestigious courses in Reproductive Medicine. The faculty includes and research Center active in all areas of women's health. He has published more some of the most renowned infertility & ART experts from Europe, the United States, Middle than 100 papers as well as 3 books. He is the co-author of “Infertility and Assisted East and India. There will be ample opportunity for interaction with the speakers and the Reproduction”, published by Cambridge University Press. Professor Sallam serves on the editorial boards of many journals and is a founding board member of the course is certified by the prestigious Center for Reproductive Medicine at Cleveland Clinic. Middle East Fertility Society and the founding chairman and current president of It gives us great pleasure to welcome you to this unique symposium and workshop. We hope the Mediterranean Society for Reproductive Medicine. you will enjoy your experience with us. Dr. Sandro Esteves, MD, PhD is the Director of Androfert, Andrology and Human Reproduction Clinic, in Campinas, Brazil. He holds this position since Dr. Ashok Agarwal Dr. Sonia Malik 1997. Dr. Esteves is a Board certified Urologist by the Brazilian Society of Urology Director Director and has published over 60 scientific papers and reviews, authored several book Centre for Reproductive Medicine Cleveland Clinic Southend Fertility & IVF Centre chapters, and presented over 150 papers at both national and international Cleveland USA New Delhi, India scientific meetings. Dr. Esteves is the founder of Androfert, the first Center dedicated for male reproduction in Brazil. Dr. Esteves major interest areas are Local Organising Team – Southend Fertility & IVF Centre clinical male infertility, reproductive endocrinology, microsurgery, cryobiology, Sandro Esteves Dr. Sonia Malik, DGO, MD, FICOG, Director andrology and IVF laboratory techniques. MD, PhD Dr. Avtar Krishan, DA, MD, Director Dr. Vandana Bhatia, MD, Consultant Infertility & IVF Dr. Vinita Sherwal, MD, Consultant Infertility & IVF Dr. Juan G. Alvarez, MD, PhD is the Director of Centro ANDROGEN, one of the Dr. Ved Prakash, BAMS, B.Sc, CART, Consultant Embryologist leading male infertility clinics in Spain, and also Scientific Director of Institut Marques, one of the leading IVF centers in Spain. Dr. Alvarez served as an Associate Professor of Ob-Gyn and Reproductive Biology at Harvard Medical National Faculty School and was the Director of Research in the Department of Ob-Gyn and Co- Prof. Alka Kriplani Dr. Sanjay Makwana Director of the Women's Health Research Institute at Beth Israel Deaconess Dr. Ajit Saxena Dr. Manju Khemani Medical Center in Boston. He has published over 200 scientific articles in top Dr. Kuldeep Jain Brig. Raj Kumar Sharma Juan G. Alvarez journals specialized in reproduction. He holds 10 patents and is the inventor of the Dr. Mohinder Kochhar Col. Pankaj Talwar MD, PhD test FertilMARQ™, the first at home male infertility test approved by the FDA. Dr. Mangla Telang Dr. Neena Malhotra Dr. Abha Majumdar Dr. Surveen Ghumman Dr. Botros Rizk, MD, PhD is the Professor and Chief of the Division of Dr. S N Basu Dr. Sudha Prasad Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility in the Department of Ob-Gyn, Dr. Gita Radha Krishnan Dr. Sushma Sinha University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Rizk is also the Director of the Dr. Alex Verghese Dr. Sandeep Talwar IVF Program at the University of South Alabama. His main research interests Dr. Sohani Verma Dr. Shweta Mittal include the modern management, prediction and the genetics of ovarian Dr. Mala Arora Dr. Savita Nagpal hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), as well as the role of vascular endothelial Dr. K D Nayar Dr. Avnish Tiwari growth factor and interleukins in the pathogenesis of severe OHSS. He has Dr. R.S. Sharma Dr. Shubhangi Gangal authored more than 300 peer-reviewed papers, book chapters and has edited and Botros Peter Rizk Dr. Bharti Dorepatil Dr. Deene Vishnu Kant authored ten medical textbooks on various topics in reproductive medicine. MD, MA, FRCOG, Dr. Umesh Jindal Dr. Amrit Kumar Swain FRCS(C), HCLD, FACOG, FACS 2 3 Dear Colleague, I N T E R N AT I O N A L FA C U LT Y The last century has seen an explosion of scientific thought and discoveries in the field of infertility that have given birth to the new subject of REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE. The rapid advances in reproductive medicine have many a times made it difficult for the practioners Hassan Nooman Sallam to keep pace with them. It therefore becomes imperative to have CME'S that glean relevant MB, ChB, DGO, DrChO&G (Alex), FRCOG (England), PhD (London) information from this vast and rapidly changing knowledge bank and present it as evidence Dr. Hassan Nooman Sallam, MD, PhD is the Professor and former Chairman of based medicine that can be clinically useful. This course is designed for the beginners to Department of Ob-Gyn in Alexandria University and Clinical Director of the understand the fundamentals of infertility, and for those already practicing infertility, it offers Alexandria Fertility and Assisted Reproduction Center. He is also the Director of an opportunity to learn the latest developments in this field. This is also a unique opportunity the Alexandria Regional Center for Women's Health and Development, a training to attend one of the most prestigious courses in Reproductive Medicine. The faculty includes and research Center active in all areas of women's health. He has published more some of the most renowned infertility & ART experts from Europe, the United States, Middle than 100 papers as well as 3 books. He is the co-author of “Infertility and Assisted East and India. There will be ample opportunity for interaction with the speakers and the Reproduction”, published by Cambridge University Press. Professor Sallam serves on the editorial boards of many journals and is a founding board member of the course is certified by the prestigious Center for Reproductive Medicine at Cleveland Clinic. Middle East Fertility Society and the founding chairman and current president of It gives us great pleasure to welcome you to this unique symposium and workshop. We hope the Mediterranean Society for Reproductive Medicine. you will enjoy your experience with us. Dr. Sandro Esteves, MD, PhD is the Director of Androfert, Andrology and Human Reproduction Clinic, in Campinas, Brazil. He holds this position since Dr. Ashok Agarwal Dr. Sonia Malik 1997. Dr. Esteves is a Board certified Urologist by the Brazilian Society of Urology Director Director and has published over 60 scientific papers and reviews, authored several book Centre for Reproductive Medicine Cleveland Clinic Southend Fertility & IVF Centre chapters, and presented over 150 papers at both national and international Cleveland USA New Delhi, India scientific meetings. Dr. Esteves is the founder of Androfert, the first Center dedicated for male reproduction in Brazil. Dr. Esteves major interest areas are Local Organising Team – Southend Fertility & IVF Centre clinical male infertility, reproductive endocrinology, microsurgery, cryobiology, Sandro Esteves Dr. Sonia Malik, DGO, MD, FICOG, Director andrology and IVF laboratory techniques. MD, PhD Dr. Avtar Krishan, DA, MD, Director Dr. Vandana Bhatia, MD, Consultant Infertility & IVF Dr. Vinita Sherwal, MD, Consultant Infertility & IVF Dr. Juan G. Alvarez, MD, PhD is the Director of Centro ANDROGEN, one of the Dr. Ved Prakash, BAMS, B.Sc, CART, Consultant Embryologist leading male infertility clinics in Spain, and also Scientific Director of Institut Marques, one of the leading IVF centers in Spain. Dr. Alvarez served as an Associate Professor of Ob-Gyn and Reproductive Biology at Harvard Medical National Faculty School and was the Director of Research in the Department of Ob-Gyn and Co- Prof. Alka Kriplani Dr. Sanjay Makwana Director of the Women's Health Research Institute at Beth Israel Deaconess Dr. Ajit Saxena Dr. Manju Khemani Medical Center in Boston. He has published over 200 scientific articles in top Dr. Kuldeep Jain Brig. Raj Kumar Sharma Juan G. Alvarez journals specialized in reproduction. He holds 10 patents and is the inventor of the Dr. Mohinder Kochhar Col. Pankaj Talwar MD, PhD test FertilMARQ™, the first at home male infertility test approved by the FDA. Dr. Mangla Telang Dr. Neena Malhotra Dr. Abha Majumdar Dr. Surveen Ghumman Dr. Botros Rizk, MD, PhD is the Professor and Chief of the Division of Dr. S N Basu Dr. Sudha Prasad Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility in the Department of Ob-Gyn, Dr. Gita Radha Krishnan Dr. Sushma Sinha University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Rizk is also the Director of the Dr. Alex Verghese Dr. Sandeep Talwar IVF Program at the University of South Alabama. His main research interests Dr. Sohani Verma Dr. Shweta Mittal include the modern management, prediction and the genetics of ovarian Dr. Mala Arora Dr. Savita Nagpal hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), as well as the role of vascular endothelial Dr. K D Nayar Dr. Avnish Tiwari growth factor and interleukins in the pathogenesis of severe OHSS. He has Dr. R.S. Sharma Dr. Shubhangi Gangal authored more than 300 peer-reviewed papers, book chapters and has edited and Botros Peter Rizk Dr. Bharti Dorepatil Dr. Deene Vishnu Kant authored ten medical textbooks on various topics in reproductive medicine. MD, MA, FRCOG, Dr. Umesh Jindal Dr. Amrit Kumar Swain FRCS(C), HCLD, FACOG, FACS 2 3 ORGANISING CHAIR PERSONS P R O G R A M M E

Dr. Ashok Agarwal, PhD, HCLD, is a Professor at the Lerner College of Medicine WORKSHOP Live demonstration of Laboratory and Clinical Protocols at the Case Western Reserve University and the Director of Center for Reproductive Medicine and the Clinical Andrology Laboratory at the Cleveland 12th August, 2011 Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Dr. Agarwal is also on the faculty of the Cleveland State University and the University of Alabama, Mobile. Dr. Agarwal “Human Spermatozoa and received his post-doctoral training under a fellowship from the Rockefeller Foundation. He became the Director of Male Infertility Research at the Harvard Ashok Agarwal Medical School from 1987 to 1991 and an Assistant Professor in the Department Assisted Conception” PhD, HCLD (ABB), of Urology at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He EMB (ACE) International Faculty serves as the Chairman of Board for the American College of Embryology and is on the editorial boards of over a dozen journals in reproductive medicine. Dr. Dr. Ashok Agarwal, Dr. Juan Alverez, Dr. Sandro Esteves, Hassan Sallam, Botros Rizk Agarwal has published over 500 scientific papers and review articles and has edited and authored ten medical textbooks on various topics in reproductive medicine. National Faculty His research interests are in the area of andrology/ embryology, infertility and Dr. Alex Varghese, Dr. Kuldeep Jain, Brig. RK Sharma, Col Pankaj Talwar, Dr. Rima Dada, fertility preservation. His Center in the last 18 years has hosted and trained over 500 scientists and clinicians from the United States and abroad. Dr. Ved Prakash, Dr. Shubhangi, Mr Dinee Vishnukant, Dr. Avnish Tiwari, Dr. Amrit

This one of a kind workshop will be limited to 100 -120 candidates on a first come first serve Dr. Sonia Malik is a senior consultant gynaecologist having a successful infertility basis. practice in the National Capital Region, India. She is the Director of her two IVF centres - Southend Fertility & IVF Centre at Holy Angels Hospital, Vasant There will be 8 workstations headed by two senior embryologists each, who will be Vihar,New Delhi started in 2001 and PARAS Southend Fertility Centre at PARAS demonstrating each technique as listed below to all the candidates by rotation. Each candidate hospital Gurgaon, started recently in 2010. She is currently the Senior Vice will rotate through all the workstations and will be spending one hour at each workstation. President of the Indian Fertility Society and Co- Chair of the Infertility Committee of the Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Delhi. She has Workstation Techniques to be Demonstrated Name of the Faculty delivered lectures, published and presented many papers at various national and Dr. Sonia Malik 1 Equipments & Culture media Brig. RK Sharma Avnish Tiwari international conferences and has been the organizer of many such meetings. Dr. DGO; MD; FICOG Malik has written chapters for books on the subject of infertility and menopause 2 Semen Analysis with Morphology & CASA Dr. Kuldeep Jain Savita Nagpal and is also on the Editorial Board of many medical journals. She was awarded the 3 Sperm Preparation Dr. Ved Prakash Dr. Sandro Esteves Dr. Kanak Goel award by the Indian Medical Association for the year 2004 and Ÿ Retrograde ejaculation the Dr.B.C.Roy Choudhry Appreciation award for meritorious service by South Ÿ Infected samples (HIV) Delhi IMA. Her academic achievements have been recognised internationally as Ÿ Ejaculated sperm for ICSI well giving her the honor of being a research collaborator with the prestigious Ÿ Extracted sperm for ICSI Reproductive Research Centre of the Cleveland Clinic, USA. 4 Oxidative Stress Test and HALO Sperm Test for Dr. Ashok Agarwal Dr. Rima Dada DNA damage 5 IMSI & PICSI sperm selection Dr. Juan Alvarez Dr. Shubhangi Gangal Who Should Attend? 6 Oocyte Spindle Imaging System Dr. Juan Alvarez Dr. Shubhangi Ob-GYN Specialists and Postgraduate Students, Infertility and ART Specialists, Clinical Gangal Embryologists, Andrologists, Reproductive Biology Researchers and Scientists, Veterinarians, 7 Micromanipulator set up and technical knowhow. Dr. Alex Varghese Dr. Amrit Kumar Ultrasonologists, Counselors, Nurses, Psychologists, Geneticists, Reproductive Professionals Swain involved in the care of couples facing infertility. 8 Semen Cryopreservation & Banking Col. Pankaj Talwar Deene Vishnu Kant

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4 5 SYMPOSIUM - UNDERSTANDING INFERTILITY 3.30 – 4.00 PM Study of sperm DNA Dr. Juan Alvarez Dr. Bharti Dhorepatil 5mts fragmentation: clinical utility 20mts 5mts and limitations This unique symposium is an effort to amalgamate evidence based medicine guidelines from 4.00 – 5.00 PM Case Discussion: Pitfalls in the Moderator: Dr. Sonia Panelists: Dr. Hassan the western countries with the Indian practice. Each lecture by the International faculty will be diagnosis of the infertility Malik Sallam, Dr. Botros Rizk, followed by a synopsis of the prevailing Indian practice on the same subject by an Indian Dr. Sandro Esteves expert. It is hoped that this would help in clearing any confusion in the minds of the participant Dr. Mohinder Kochhar, and allow a better understanding of infertility management in the right perspective. Each Dr. Geeta Krishnan, Dr. Alka Kriplani, session is followed by a Q&A session/electronic polling system in order to make the meeting Dr. Surveen Ghumman, interactive. Dr. Ajit Saxena 5.00 – 5.15 PM A U D I E N C E P O L L 5.15 – 5.30 PM Day's Report Dr. Vandana Bhatia Day 1 13TH Aug 2011 GULMOHAR HALL 5.30 – 6.00 PM T E A 9.30 – 10.00 AM Registration 10.00 – 10.30 AM Inauguration 10.00 – 11 AM Tea Break 8PM -11PM BANQUET BAITHAK, ASIAD VILLAGE New Delhi Day 1 13th August 2011 Day 2 14th August, 2011 TIME TOPIC SPEAKER COMMENTARY Q&A 11.00 – 11.30 AM The initial assessment of the Dr. Botros Rizk Dr. S N Basu 5mts TIME TOPIC SPEAKER COMMENTARY Q&A infertile female 20 mts 5mts 9.00 – 9.30 AM Recent advances in Dr. Sandro Esteves Dr. Mangla Telang 5mts 11.30 AM – 12.00 The initial assessment of the Dr. Juan Alverez Dr. Neena Malhotra 5mts stimulation protocols 20mts 5mts PM infertile male 20mts 5mts 9.30 – 10.00 AM Latest developments in the Dr. Botros Rizk Dr. Abha 5mts 12.00 – 12.30 PM Assessment of tubal patency Dr. Botros Rizk Dr. Mala Arora 5mts pathogenesis and 20mts Majumdar and the management of 20mts 5mts management of PCOS 5mts damage 10.00 – 10.30 AM Advances in medical therapy Dr. Ashok Agarwal Dr. Ajit Saxena 5mts 12.30 – 1.00 PM Will the new WHO standards Dr. Sandro Esteves Dr. Kuldeep Jain 5mts for the infertile male 20 mts 5mts for semen examination change 20mts 5mts 10.30 – 11.00 AM Management of Dr. Hassan Sallam Dr Sudha Prasad 5mts the clinical management of unexplained infertility 20 mts 5mts male infertility? 11.00 – 11.30 AM T E A 1.00 – 1.30 PM Evidence based diagnosis and Dr. Hassan Sallam Dr. Umesh Jindal 5mts 11.30 AM – 12.00 Repeated implantation Dr. Hassan Sallam Dr. Manju 5mts management of poor 20mts 5mts PM failure 20mts Khemani responders 5mts 1.30 – 1.45 PM A U D I E N C E P O L L 12.00 – 12.30 PM Improving success in Dr. Sandro Esteves Dr. Surveen 5mts ovulation induction by 20mts Ghumman 1.45 – 2.30 PM L U N C H treatment individualization 5mts 2.30 – 3.00 PM Factors that influence Dr. Ashok Agarwal Dr. K D Nayar 5mts 12.30 – 1.00 PM Strategies to prevent and Dr. Botros Rizk Dr. Sushma Sinha 5mts spermatogenesis and fertility 20mts 5mts manage OHSS 20 mts 5mts 1.00 – 1.30 PM Sperm retrieval techniques Dr. Sandro Esteves Brig Raj Kumar 5mts 3.00 – 3.30 PM Evidence-based management Dr. Hassan Sallam Dr. Sohani Verma 5mts 20mts Sharma of endometriosis-associated 20mts 5mts 5mts infertility 1.30 – 1.45 PM A U D I E N C E P O L L

6 7 SYMPOSIUM - UNDERSTANDING INFERTILITY 3.30 – 4.00 PM Study of sperm DNA Dr. Juan Alvarez Dr. Bharti Dhorepatil 5mts fragmentation: clinical utility 20mts 5mts and limitations This unique symposium is an effort to amalgamate evidence based medicine guidelines from 4.00 – 5.00 PM Case Discussion: Pitfalls in the Moderator: Dr. Sonia Panelists: Dr. Hassan the western countries with the Indian practice. Each lecture by the International faculty will be diagnosis of the infertility Malik Sallam, Dr. Botros Rizk, followed by a synopsis of the prevailing Indian practice on the same subject by an Indian Dr. Sandro Esteves expert. It is hoped that this would help in clearing any confusion in the minds of the participant Dr. Mohinder Kochhar, and allow a better understanding of infertility management in the right perspective. Each Dr. Geeta Krishnan, Dr. Alka Kriplani, session is followed by a Q&A session/electronic polling system in order to make the meeting Dr. Surveen Ghumman, interactive. Dr. Ajit Saxena 5.00 – 5.15 PM A U D I E N C E P O L L 5.15 – 5.30 PM Day's Report Dr. Vandana Bhatia Day 1 13TH Aug 2011 GULMOHAR HALL 5.30 – 6.00 PM T E A 9.30 – 10.00 AM Registration 10.00 – 10.30 AM Inauguration 10.00 – 11 AM Tea Break 8PM -11PM BANQUET BAITHAK, ASIAD VILLAGE New Delhi Day 1 13th August 2011 Day 2 14th August, 2011 TIME TOPIC SPEAKER COMMENTARY Q&A 11.00 – 11.30 AM The initial assessment of the Dr. Botros Rizk Dr. S N Basu 5mts TIME TOPIC SPEAKER COMMENTARY Q&A infertile female 20 mts 5mts 9.00 – 9.30 AM Recent advances in Dr. Sandro Esteves Dr. Mangla Telang 5mts 11.30 AM – 12.00 The initial assessment of the Dr. Juan Alverez Dr. Neena Malhotra 5mts stimulation protocols 20mts 5mts PM infertile male 20mts 5mts 9.30 – 10.00 AM Latest developments in the Dr. Botros Rizk Dr. Abha 5mts 12.00 – 12.30 PM Assessment of tubal patency Dr. Botros Rizk Dr. Mala Arora 5mts pathogenesis and 20mts Majumdar and the management of 20mts 5mts management of PCOS 5mts damage 10.00 – 10.30 AM Advances in medical therapy Dr. Ashok Agarwal Dr. Ajit Saxena 5mts 12.30 – 1.00 PM Will the new WHO standards Dr. Sandro Esteves Dr. Kuldeep Jain 5mts for the infertile male 20 mts 5mts for semen examination change 20mts 5mts 10.30 – 11.00 AM Management of Dr. Hassan Sallam Dr Sudha Prasad 5mts the clinical management of unexplained infertility 20 mts 5mts male infertility? 11.00 – 11.30 AM T E A 1.00 – 1.30 PM Evidence based diagnosis and Dr. Hassan Sallam Dr. Umesh Jindal 5mts 11.30 AM – 12.00 Repeated implantation Dr. Hassan Sallam Dr. Manju 5mts management of poor 20mts 5mts PM failure 20mts Khemani responders 5mts 1.30 – 1.45 PM A U D I E N C E P O L L 12.00 – 12.30 PM Improving success in Dr. Sandro Esteves Dr. Surveen 5mts ovulation induction by 20mts Ghumman 1.45 – 2.30 PM L U N C H treatment individualization 5mts 2.30 – 3.00 PM Factors that influence Dr. Ashok Agarwal Dr. K D Nayar 5mts 12.30 – 1.00 PM Strategies to prevent and Dr. Botros Rizk Dr. Sushma Sinha 5mts spermatogenesis and fertility 20mts 5mts manage OHSS 20 mts 5mts 1.00 – 1.30 PM Sperm retrieval techniques Dr. Sandro Esteves Brig Raj Kumar 5mts 3.00 – 3.30 PM Evidence-based management Dr. Hassan Sallam Dr. Sohani Verma 5mts 20mts Sharma of endometriosis-associated 20mts 5mts 5mts infertility 1.30 – 1.45 PM A U D I E N C E P O L L

6 7 1.30 – 2.15 PM LUNCH SOCIAL PROGRAMME & SIGHT SEEING 2.15 – 3.15 PM Case Discussion: How good Moderator: Dr. Ashok Agarwal, Dr. Juan is my ART Lab? Dr. Sonia Malik Alvarez, Dr. Botros Rizk, Dr. Cultural Evening followed by fellowship dinner at ASIAD VILLAGE, one of Delhi's cultural hubs boasting of Kuldeep Jain, Brig R.K. Sharma, authentic” DILLI CIUSINE.” On 13th Aug., 8PM onwards. Transport will be available at the venue and at Col. Pankaj Talwar, Dr. Alex other vantage points. For more details contact reception desk on arrival or during the meeting. Varghese 3.15 – 3.40 PM Methods for selecting the Dr. Juan Alvarez Dr. Rima Dada 5mts DELHI - AN UNPRECEDENTED METROPOLIS genomically normal human 20 mts 5mts. spermatozoa Welcome to New Delhi, the capital of India, the third largest city in the country. The sprawling city divided into 3.40 – 4.00 PM ICMR guidelines for ART Dr. R S Sharma Dr. Hassan 5mts Oil Delhi and New Delhi, gives the feel of the old and new, with its ancient historical monuments interspersed 20 mts Sallam with soaring skyscrapers, embassies and bustling commercial complexes. The city, a major travel gateway hub 4.00 – 4.30 PM Factors effecting success rate Dr. Hassan Sallam Dr. Sandeep 5mts has extreme climates, immense heat waves during summer and chilly coldness during winter. in assisted reproduction 20mts Talwar Delhi is a palimpsest, bearing the complexities, the contradictions, the beauty and the dynamism of a city where 5mts the past coexists with the present. Many dynasties ruled from here and the city is rich in the architecture of its 4.30 – 5.00 PM Strategies to reduce patient Dr. Sandro Esteves Dr. Shweta Mittal 5mts monuments. Diverse cultural elements absorbed into the daily life of the city have enriched its character. dropout from ART 20mts 5mts Exploring the city can be a fascinating and rewarding experience. treatment. The monuments are an inseparable part of the diverse culture of Delhi. The Red fort by Shah Jahan is a wonder 5.00 -5.15 PM Day's Report Dr. Vinita Sherwal 5mts in red sandstone. The Jama Masjid is an architectural extravaganza of Shah Jahan, the country's largest mosque. 5.15 -5.30 PM Chandini Chowk (Silver Street) is a vibrant shopping area with the country's best-known wholesale market. The Valedictory and Vote of thanks Dr Avtar Krishan Raj Ghat on the banks of the Yamuna transcends the patriotism in one where the father of our nation rests in peace. The Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the President of India. The other popular spots include the India Gate, Birla Mandir, Qutab Minar, Bahai's temple and the famous Akshardham temple. India, a HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CONFERENCE land of snake charmers and magicians and the capital of this land of mysteries is Delhi. Delhi is just not a city but a book that narrates the history of India. The city was built and destroyed seven times and has been witness Ÿ Evidence based state of the art lectures by International faculty to the various events, which has brought India through the history books. Seven times this city went through the Ÿ Commentary on the prevailing Indian Practice by Indian Faculty pain of being built and rebuilt. Ÿ Audience interaction through electronic voting and Q&A's Today as the capital of India Delhi is the seat of administration and the monuments that tell the saga of a Ÿ MCQ's after every lecture and audience score bygone era stand there. These icons are testimony to the grandeur of past and also an attraction for the tourist. Ÿ Prizes for the winners With an area of 1483 sq. Kms. Delhi has now attained full statehood. The charm of Delhi has attracted Emperors, Conquerors and poor equally. Ÿ Demonstration and explantation of latest instruments used in human assisted reproduction laboratories It is correctly said that Delhi is a land of 'Dilwalas' or for people with heart. This phrase acquires a true colour Ÿ Detailed demonstration and critical discussion of all laboratory essentials. when one goes around the lanes of Delhi. Delhi- a window to the kaleidoscope that is India. Ÿ Live demonstration of all techniques of sperm handling in human assisted reproduction. DELHI TOURS & SIGHTSEEING Ÿ Introduction to advanced technology used in the evaluation of male infertility Endorsed by: Ÿ Indian Fertility Society Ÿ Association of Obst. Gynaecologists of Delhi Ÿ Indian College of Obst. & Gynaecologists Ÿ Gynae Endocrinology Society of India Ÿ Andrology India Ÿ Academy of Clinical Embryologists 1. Half Day Old Delhi Tour Ÿ American College of Embryology 2. Half Day New Delhi Tour Ÿ Mediterranean Society for Reproductive Medicine 3. Full Day Old And New Delhi Tour CREDIT HOURS 4. Half Day Temple Tour Of Delhi This meeting carries CME Credit hours from the Delhi Medical Council & ICOG 5. Shopping Tour Of Delhi The course and workshop are certified by Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, USA 6. Day Trip To Agra

8 9 1.30 – 2.15 PM LUNCH SOCIAL PROGRAMME & SIGHT SEEING 2.15 – 3.15 PM Case Discussion: How good Moderator: Dr. Ashok Agarwal, Dr. Juan is my ART Lab? Dr. Sonia Malik Alvarez, Dr. Botros Rizk, Dr. Cultural Evening followed by fellowship dinner at ASIAD VILLAGE, one of Delhi's cultural hubs boasting of Kuldeep Jain, Brig R.K. Sharma, authentic” DILLI CIUSINE.” On 13th Aug., 8PM onwards. Transport will be available at the venue and at Col. Pankaj Talwar, Dr. Alex other vantage points. For more details contact reception desk on arrival or during the meeting. Varghese 3.15 – 3.40 PM Methods for selecting the Dr. Juan Alvarez Dr. Rima Dada 5mts DELHI - AN UNPRECEDENTED METROPOLIS genomically normal human 20 mts 5mts. spermatozoa Welcome to New Delhi, the capital of India, the third largest city in the country. The sprawling city divided into 3.40 – 4.00 PM ICMR guidelines for ART Dr. R S Sharma Dr. Hassan 5mts Oil Delhi and New Delhi, gives the feel of the old and new, with its ancient historical monuments interspersed 20 mts Sallam with soaring skyscrapers, embassies and bustling commercial complexes. The city, a major travel gateway hub 4.00 – 4.30 PM Factors effecting success rate Dr. Hassan Sallam Dr. Sandeep 5mts has extreme climates, immense heat waves during summer and chilly coldness during winter. in assisted reproduction 20mts Talwar Delhi is a palimpsest, bearing the complexities, the contradictions, the beauty and the dynamism of a city where 5mts the past coexists with the present. Many dynasties ruled from here and the city is rich in the architecture of its 4.30 – 5.00 PM Strategies to reduce patient Dr. Sandro Esteves Dr. Shweta Mittal 5mts monuments. Diverse cultural elements absorbed into the daily life of the city have enriched its character. dropout from ART 20mts 5mts Exploring the city can be a fascinating and rewarding experience. treatment. The monuments are an inseparable part of the diverse culture of Delhi. The Red fort by Shah Jahan is a wonder 5.00 -5.15 PM Day's Report Dr. Vinita Sherwal 5mts in red sandstone. The Jama Masjid is an architectural extravaganza of Shah Jahan, the country's largest mosque. 5.15 -5.30 PM Chandini Chowk (Silver Street) is a vibrant shopping area with the country's best-known wholesale market. The Valedictory and Vote of thanks Dr Avtar Krishan Raj Ghat on the banks of the Yamuna transcends the patriotism in one where the father of our nation rests in peace. The Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the President of India. The other popular spots include the India Gate, Birla Mandir, Qutab Minar, Bahai's temple and the famous Akshardham temple. India, a HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CONFERENCE land of snake charmers and magicians and the capital of this land of mysteries is Delhi. Delhi is just not a city but a book that narrates the history of India. The city was built and destroyed seven times and has been witness Ÿ Evidence based state of the art lectures by International faculty to the various events, which has brought India through the history books. Seven times this city went through the Ÿ Commentary on the prevailing Indian Practice by Indian Faculty pain of being built and rebuilt. Ÿ Audience interaction through electronic voting and Q&A's Today as the capital of India Delhi is the seat of administration and the monuments that tell the saga of a Ÿ MCQ's after every lecture and audience score bygone era stand there. These icons are testimony to the grandeur of past and also an attraction for the tourist. Ÿ Prizes for the winners With an area of 1483 sq. Kms. Delhi has now attained full statehood. The charm of Delhi has attracted Emperors, Conquerors and poor equally. Ÿ Demonstration and explantation of latest instruments used in human assisted reproduction laboratories It is correctly said that Delhi is a land of 'Dilwalas' or for people with heart. This phrase acquires a true colour Ÿ Detailed demonstration and critical discussion of all laboratory essentials. when one goes around the lanes of Delhi. Delhi- a window to the kaleidoscope that is India. Ÿ Live demonstration of all techniques of sperm handling in human assisted reproduction. DELHI TOURS & SIGHTSEEING Ÿ Introduction to advanced technology used in the evaluation of male infertility Endorsed by: Ÿ Indian Fertility Society Ÿ Association of Obst. Gynaecologists of Delhi Ÿ Indian College of Obst. & Gynaecologists Ÿ Gynae Endocrinology Society of India Ÿ Andrology India Ÿ Academy of Clinical Embryologists 1. Half Day Old Delhi Tour Ÿ American College of Embryology 2. Half Day New Delhi Tour Ÿ Mediterranean Society for Reproductive Medicine 3. Full Day Old And New Delhi Tour CREDIT HOURS 4. Half Day Temple Tour Of Delhi This meeting carries CME Credit hours from the Delhi Medical Council & ICOG 5. Shopping Tour Of Delhi The course and workshop are certified by Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, USA 6. Day Trip To Agra

8 9 HALF DAY OLD DELHI TOUR FULL DAY OLD & NEW DELHI TOUR Visit the historic RED FORT - Shah Jehan's elegant citadel in red sandstone, which was built as Full day city tour of Old & New Delhi In Old city visit JAMA MASJID, one of the largest an octagon measuring 900m by 550m and surrounded by a 9-meter deep moat which was at its mosques in India; RAJ GHAT - the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi and enjoy rickshaw ride in inception fed by the waters of the Yamuna river. Very near the Fort is the JAMA MASJID the old city. Drive through Chandni Chowk- the silver street of Delhi bustling with activity. (Friday Mosque), India's largest mosque, also built by Shah Jahan. Spend some time in Chandni In New Delhi visit QUTAB MINAR, the tallest stone tower in India; HUMAYUN'S TOMB Chowk, silver-street of Delhi to savor the ambience of a crowded oriental bazaar and spice built in the Indo Persian style and a predecessor to The Taj Mahal in Agra; India Gate – A War market – enjoy a Rickshaw Ride through the narrow lanes. Later also visit RAJ GHAT - the Memorial Arch. Also drive past the President's house, Parliament house, Government memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. secretariat buildings. Visit Birla Temple and finally Connaught place – the heart of New Delhi and a busy shopping center. TOUR COST TOUR COST Details Cost 01 pax INR 2310 per person Details Cost 02 pax INR 1320 per person 01 pax INR 3460 per person Entrance fee INCLUDED 02 pax INR 2130 per person Entrance fee INCLUDED Start Time from Hotel- 0930 hrs. Return to Hotel - 1400 hrs.

HALF DAY TEMPLE TOUR IN DELHI Visit LOTUS TEMPLE. Located in the heart of New Delhi, the bustling capital of India, a HALF DAY NEW DELHI TOUR lotus-shaped outline has etched itself on the consciousness of the city's inhabitants, capturing their imagination, fuelling their curiosity, and revolutionizing the concept of worship. This is Visit QUTAB MINAR, the tallest stone the Bahá'í Mashriqu'l-Adhkar, better known as the "Lotus Temple". With the dawning of tower in India; HUMAYUN'S TOMB built every new day, an ever-rising tide of visitors surges to its doorsteps to savour its beauty and in the Indo Persian style and a predecessor bask in its serenely spiritual atmosphere. From its high-perched pedestal, this 'Lotus' casts its to The Taj Mahal in Agra; India Gate – A benevolent glance over vast green lawns and avenues covering an expanse of 26 acres of land. War Memorial Arch. Also drive past the Its soothingly quiet Prayer Hall and tranquil surroundings have touched the hearts of the President's house, Parliament house, Temple's numerous visitors, awakening in them a desire to trace its inspirational source and Government secretariat buildings. Visit capture a bit of its peace for themselves. Later visit Laxmi Narayan temple. Birla Temple and finally Connaught place – Then visit continue your sightseeing tour and visit the AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE which is the heart of New Delhi and a busy an architect's marvel. The Akshardham monument, built without steel, is entirely composed shopping center. of sandstone and marble. It consists of 234 ornately carved pillars, 9 ornate domes, 20 quadrangled shikhars, a spectacular Gajendra Pith (plinth of stone elephants) and 20,000 murtis and statues of India''s great sadhus, devotees, acharyas and divine personalities.

TOUR COST TOUR COST Details Cost Details Cost 01 pax INR 2770 per person 01 pax INR 2150 per person 02 pax INR 1410 per person 02 pax INR 1690 per person Entrance fee INCLUDED Entrance fee INCLUDED

10 11 HALF DAY OLD DELHI TOUR FULL DAY OLD & NEW DELHI TOUR Visit the historic RED FORT - Shah Jehan's elegant citadel in red sandstone, which was built as Full day city tour of Old & New Delhi In Old city visit JAMA MASJID, one of the largest an octagon measuring 900m by 550m and surrounded by a 9-meter deep moat which was at its mosques in India; RAJ GHAT - the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi and enjoy rickshaw ride in inception fed by the waters of the Yamuna river. Very near the Fort is the JAMA MASJID the old city. Drive through Chandni Chowk- the silver street of Delhi bustling with activity. (Friday Mosque), India's largest mosque, also built by Shah Jahan. Spend some time in Chandni In New Delhi visit QUTAB MINAR, the tallest stone tower in India; HUMAYUN'S TOMB Chowk, silver-street of Delhi to savor the ambience of a crowded oriental bazaar and spice built in the Indo Persian style and a predecessor to The Taj Mahal in Agra; India Gate – A War market – enjoy a Rickshaw Ride through the narrow lanes. Later also visit RAJ GHAT - the Memorial Arch. Also drive past the President's house, Parliament house, Government memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. secretariat buildings. Visit Birla Temple and finally Connaught place – the heart of New Delhi and a busy shopping center. TOUR COST TOUR COST Details Cost 01 pax INR 2310 per person Details Cost 02 pax INR 1320 per person 01 pax INR 3460 per person Entrance fee INCLUDED 02 pax INR 2130 per person Entrance fee INCLUDED Start Time from Hotel- 0930 hrs. Return to Hotel - 1400 hrs.

TOUR COST TOUR COST Details Cost Details Cost 01 pax INR 2770 per person 01 pax INR 2150 per person 02 pax INR 1410 per person 02 pax INR 1690 per person Entrance fee INCLUDED Entrance fee INCLUDED

10 11 SHOPPING TOUR - DELHI Later visit the TAJ MAHAL surely the greatest monument to love and one of the wonders of the modern world. Completed in 1652, skilled craftsmen from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy and some 20,000 labourers worked for 17 years to build this edifice, constructed by emperor Shah Jehan as a mausoleum for his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Marble was brought from Makrana, near Jodhpur and precious stones of onyx, amethyst, malachite, lapis lazuli, turquoise, jade, crystal and mother of pearl were carried to Agra from Persia, Russia, Afghanistan, Tibet, China and the Indian Ocean. Return back to Delhi in the evening.

Delhi boasts of lavish shopping hubs endorsed with turbulent bazaars buzzing with activities. Visit CHANDNI CHOWK in old Delhi. It was the eyes and ears of the Mughal's commercial instincts and is today one of the country's best known wholesale markets for textiles, electronic goods and watches. The entire area was designed by Jahanara Begum, Shah Jahan's favourite daughter and was then inhabited by the well-to-do families of that time. Also CONNAUGHT PLACE and JANPATH is one of Delhi's most popular shopping centres built as early as 1931 there is nothing that one cannot buy here and it also has several eating houses. The state emporia buildings are also located in this area so are the head offices of major banks, airlines and other such things of importance to the tourist. Also visit DILLI HAAT the food and Crafts Bazaar. TOUR COST Details Cost 01 pax INR 5650 per person TOUR COST 02 pax INR 5650 per person Details Cost Entrance fee INCLUDED 01 pax INR 1750 per person 02 pax INR 1375 per person PRICE FOR AL TRIP INCLUDES PRICE FOR ALL TRIPS DOES NOT Ÿ INCLUDE Entrance fee INCLUDED Transportation by an air-conditioned vehicle Ÿ Inter state road tax, toll tax, driver's allowance, Ÿ Any lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water parking etc. etc. unless mentioned in the itinerary. Ÿ Entrance fee to the monuments as per the itinerary Ÿ Tips, gratuities Ÿ Services of an English speaking local guide for Ÿ Portage, laundry, telephone calls, table DAY TRIP TO AGRA sightseeing tours as per the itinerary drinks or any other expenses of Ÿ All currently applicable taxes personal nature Drive 220kms to Agra which is a very interesting 3.5 hours drive passing through beautiful Ÿ Mandatory Government Service Tax as applicable Ÿ Any item not specified under cost countryside and villages. includes Visit the red sandstone AGRA FORT, which stands like a crescent on the banks of the Jamuna For Hotels booking and Travel Related Queries Contact: River enclosed by forbidding 20-meter high walls, with a 12- meter moat between them. Three Mr. Raja Hoon successive Mughal emperors - Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jehan - helped create this massive Heritage Getaways structure which contains Hindu and Muslim architecture. Then proceed for the famous white Ph: 9818332691, 41662199; Email: [email protected] marble mausoleum, which was built in the middle of the 17th century by the Moghul emperor Website: www.heritagegetaways.net Shah Jehan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. 12 13 SHOPPING TOUR - DELHI Later visit the TAJ MAHAL surely the greatest monument to love and one of the wonders of the modern world. Completed in 1652, skilled craftsmen from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy and some 20,000 labourers worked for 17 years to build this edifice, constructed by emperor Shah Jehan as a mausoleum for his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Marble was brought from Makrana, near Jodhpur and precious stones of onyx, amethyst, malachite, lapis lazuli, turquoise, jade, crystal and mother of pearl were carried to Agra from Persia, Russia, Afghanistan, Tibet, China and the Indian Ocean. Return back to Delhi in the evening.

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