Centre accreditation of training programme in clinical embryology

Centre Accreditation Clinical Embryology

Clinical embryology requires highly specialised laboratory practice. Specialist training involves acquisition of theoretical knowledge, training in practical skills via a syllabus and logbook, competence assessments and continuous professional development. Specialist examinations, approved by professional bodies (nationally and internationally), can verify the quality of practical training.

ESHRE offers the opportunity for MAR centres to become recognised as ESHRE Training Centres for Embryologists. These centres must meet requirements for specialist training, including use of an approved training syllabus and logbooks to record both practical training and competence assessment. The criteria for accreditation of MAR centres for specialist training of Clinical Embryologists are described on these web pages.

The ESHRE theory examinations for embryologists are recognised by UEMS-CESMA, while accreditation of practical training in Clinical Embryology operates under the ESHRE/EBCOG umbrella.

Why should MAR centres apply to become accredited centres for training in Clinical Embryology?

The role of professionals specialised in Clinical Embryology is complementary to the specialisation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or to the subspecialists in Reproductive Medicine.

MAR centres wishing to apply for accreditation must ensure that they can:

  • Provide internationally recognised standards for specialist embryology training
  • Train laboratory professionals to perform specialised MAR techniques
  • Train embryologists in management of ART laboratories and cryobanks

Accredited centres will be able to provide embryologists with an internationally recognised diploma and professional status.

 

Disclaimer

While the certification by ESHRE® is based on compliance with certain objective criteria at a given point in time, certification cannot - under any circumstance - be a guarantee for successful future treatments. ESHRE®, its agents or any of its personnel shall not be liable, in any way, for (in)direct or consequential damages that might occur following the certification (such as - but not limited to - damage to third parties).