European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology

Research – theory and practice

ESHRE Campus symposium
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

8-9 March 2012

Organised by the ESHRE Paramedical Group

Venue

Eden Hotel Amsterdam
Rooms Conference 1& 2
Amstel 144
1017 AE Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Website

Scientific Committee

Helle Bendtsen (Denmark)
Eline Dancet (Belgium)
Inge Rose Jorgensen (Denmark)
Helen J. Kendrew (United Kingdom)
Jolieneke Schoonenberg-Pomper (The Netherlands)
Uschi Van den Broeck (Belgium)
Heidi Van Ranst (Belgium)
Cecilia Westin (Sweden)

Local Organising Committee

Ben Willem Mol (The Netherlands)
Jolieneke Schoonenberg-Pomper (Teh Netherlands)

Faculty

Helle Bendtsen (Denmark)
Siladitya Bhattacharya (United Kingdom)
Frank Broekmans (The Netherlands)
Eline Dancet (Belgium)
Hans Evers (The Netherlands)
Hanne Kjaergaard (Denmark)
Olivier Mairesse (Belgium)
Ben Willem Mol (The Netherlands)
Jolieneke Schoonenberg-Pomper (The Netherlands)
Herman Tournaye (Belgium)
André Van Steirteghem (Belgium)
Gino Verleye (Belgium)

Course description including main topics

Aim- A two day course covering the principles of research and how to apply this to practice. The first day will cover types of research including Quantative, Qualative and Action research.  The second session would cover an introduction to statistics followed by the skills needed to write an abstract and paper, reviewing abstracts and presentation skills.

We would offer an interactive session whereby delegates would be split in to groups with similar interests where they could discuss and work on research ideas.

The aim for ESHRE is be to increase the number and quality of abstracts submitted particularly from the Paramedics, counsellors, junior scientist and junior medics.

Course objectives

At the end of the course the delegates will understand the different approaches to research and how they can apply this to their own field of practice. They will have an understanding of the principles of abstract writing and be able to critique research publications.

They will have the opportunity to discuss their individual research proposals and gain confidence to submit 

Target audience

Nurses, laboratory technicians, counsellors, junior scientists and junior medics.

Organising secretariat

ESHRE Central Office
Meerstraat 60
1852 Grimbergen
Belgium
Tel: +32 (0)2 269 09 69
Fax: +32 (0)2 269 56 00
E-mail: info@eshre.eu
Website: www.eshre.eu

Scientific secretariat

Mrs. Jolieneke Schoonenberg-Pomper
Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre
G. Grootplein Zuid 16
PO Box 9101
6500 HB Nijmegen
The Netherlands
Tel +31 24 3617706
Fax  +31 24 3617177
E-mail  j.pomper@obgyn.umcn.nl

Language

The official language of the course is English.

Registrations

Registrations are only possible online here. Registrations are limited to 70 participants. For availability of places, please check the ESHRE Calendar.

The following fees apply: 

Early registration fees (until 23 February 2012):
1. Members of ESHRE = 150 Euro
2. Non-members of ESHRE = 250 Euro
3. Student/paramedical members of ESHRE = 100 Euro
4. Student/paramedical non-members of ESHRE* = 150 Euro

Onsite registration fees (from 23 February 2012 onwards):
1. Members of ESHRE = 200 Euro
2. Non-members of ESHRE = 350 Euro
3. Student/paramedical members of ESHRE = 150 Euro
4. Student/paramedical non-members of ESHRE* = 250 Euro

All prices mentioned above are exclusive VAT

* “Student” applies to undergraduate, graduate and medical students, residents and post-doctoral research trainees. * “Paramedical” applies to support personnel such as nurses/midwives, laboratory technicians, counselors/psychologists/social workers, ESHRE certified clinical embryologists (Bsc level). Embryologists have to register at the ordinary membership fee unless we receive a letter in which their Head of Department confirms they work in a routine environment as a lab technician.

Registrations for students and paramedicals must be accompanied by a letter from the Head of the Department to prove their status. This letter has to be faxed to the ESHRE Central Office (+32 2 269 56 00) or sent by email (info@eshre.eu).

Early registration deadline: 23 February 2012. Registrations can only be validated and confirmed when accompanied by payment. Please make sure ESHRE receives payment by this date. Only participants who register before this date, will receive a box with the course material. Participants registered after this date will received the same course material, but without the box.

PLEASE NOTE! The preferred methods of payment are either by bank transfer or credit card. Cheques and bank drafts will not be accepted.

Registration fees 1, 2, 3, and 4 include:
- Attendance to all sessions
- Symposium syllabus
- Lunch
- Coffee breaks
- Certificate of attendance

Cancellation policy

All cancellations should be made in writing. An administrative fee of 25 Euro will be charged for all cancellations. Cancellations received after 8 February 2012 will not be refunded.

Certificate of attendance

Participants can only obtain a certificate of attendance after completing the online evaluation. After the course, ESHRE will send an email with an URL where to complete this evaluation.µ

CME credits

Amsterdam 2012 March was granted 12 European CME credits by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).

Social event

A workshop dinner will be organized on 8 March 2012 at 19:30. There will be opportunity to dance as of 22:00.

Participation is optional and tickets for the dinner will be 50 Euro per person.

About Amsterdam, accommodation and how to get there

The “Amsterdam Tourist Office” website provides ample information about Amsterdam, where to stay and how to get there