RCS MS COURSE LIST CURRICULUM

Semester One Biochemistry & Molecular Cell Biology Introduction IVF, Laboratory Tech and Skills Development Semester Two CONTACT INFORMATION Molecular Biology & Genetics Female Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility EVMS REPRODUCTIVE CLINICAL SCIENCE Current Topics in IVF - Journal Club LESTER HALL | 651 COLLEY AVE. | NORFOLK, VA 23507 Semester Three PROGRAM MISSION In Vitro Fertilization Technology Gametes and Embryos The mission of the Reproductive Clinical Science Master’s EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 757.446.8482 Research Methods Capstone Thesis: Project & Statistics Program at Eastern Virginia Medical School is to provide Semester Four an educational program dedicated to academic excellence that provides the essential knowledge and skills to produce ADMISSIONS & ENROLLMENT Advanced IVF, Laboratory Tech and Skills Development competent clinical embryologists and andrologists. EMAIL: [email protected] Research Methods Capstone Thesis: Project Proposal TEL: 757.446.7437 Semester Five PROGRAM GOALS Genetics of Reproduction and Infertility EVMS FINANCIAL AID Research Methods Capstone Thesis: Master’s Project Provide a broad base of graduate education in EMAIL: [email protected] Male Reproductive Function and Dysfunction foundational sciences: biochemistry, embryology, TEL: 757.446.5804 Semester Six genetics, molecular biology and biostatistics. Research Methods Capstone Thesis: Scientifc Writing Establish a focused knowledge base and competencies EVMS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION TEL: 757.446.5869 Cryopreservation in introductory laboratory science: embryology and andrology and endocrinology as well as technical Ethics, Society and ART IVF hands on skills. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT Promote the development of the critical thinking WWW.EVMS.EDU/RCS-MS skills in the evaluation of the literature as well as in the design of research and quality-control projects. Students are required to attend two, five to six- Establish the roles of different team members in day Residential Courses at the EVMS campus in IVF in terms of patient diagnosis and treatment as Norfolk, Virginia. In the first year it is at the end of well as privacy issues, patient safety and ethical/legal Reproductive the summer session the third week in July. In the concerns. second year it is held during the third week in June. Clinical Science master’s program ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS A grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (B-) or better. Have successfully completed two semesters of college- level biology and chemistry. If applying as an experienced embryologist or andrologist:  Currently work or have worked in clinical IVF or basic reproductive research as an embryologist, andrologist, nurse, physician or research scientist.  Complete an experience evaluation form and submit to the RCS office after application submission. Applying with no experience:  Must shadow at an IVF facility and obtain a letter PROGRAM OVERVIEW OBJECTIVES that lists what was observed. The Reproductive Clinical Science Master’s Program is Understand the relevance and application of advances  Contact the program offce for more details and designed for clinical embryologists, andrologists, physicians, in biochemistry, cell biology and genetics as they apply assistance. and others involved in the practice of ART. The program to ART. Two letters of recommendation, (submitted by goal is to provide multidisciplinary graduate level education Learn the reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists the reference electronically) from individuals and training in current technology to meet the ever changing and andrologists perspectives for diagnosis and who are acquainted with you academically and/or demands in clinical and research aspects of assisted treatment of infertility. professionally. reproductive medicine embryology and andrology. This Apply best practices in clinical embryology and A personal essay. program was designed to create a bridge between clinical, andrology laboratory, and reproductive medicine International students, or applicants whose native laboratory and molecular reproductive medicine and the research. language is not English, must take the TOEFL and basic sciences as well as evaluate skills and offer training in receive a score equal to or greater than 550 for the basic and advance techniques. Prepare and adapt for new technologies as well as new regulatory guidelines. paper-based test, or 213 for the computer-based test, Online Program with yearly residential courses. Strengthen skills in critical reading and interpreting or 80 for the iBT exam. Designed for adult learners & working professionals. the research literature. EVMS & THE JONES INSTITUTE Credit hours = 36 completed in 24 months. Develop independent synthesis, analysis, and study Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS), through its General and specialized biomedical sciences training. design skills through writing a thesis. prestigious Howard and Georgeanna Jones Institute Best practices for the IVF laboratory with special Anticipate future laboratory and personnel for Reproductive Medicine, is a pioneer in assisted emphasis on design, work fow, QC/QA, CLIA 88 requirements. CONTACT INFORMATION reproductive technology (ART). In 1981, the frst in and current FDA regulations. vitro fertilization baby in the USA was born through Understand biomedical ethical as well as legal principles Program Directors Capstone/ Thesis Project. the efforts of the Jones Institute. The Jones Institute is and patient privacy issues as they relate to clinical IVF Jacob Mayer, PhD widely acknowledged to be an international leader in Two coureses have online and on campus components and medical research. Helena Russell, MS clinical and scientifc research in ART, and has trained taught during the yearly residential courses. Master basic hands on skills in embryology and 757.446.8482 many prominent physicians and scientists. Ethical concerns and patient rights covered throughout andrology. [email protected] curriculum. Internships in second year of the program.