Specialty Designation
Fellowship
In same state as program
2
Number of accredited programs
49
Length of accredited training
Minimum number of prior years required
Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion
No
Average number of PY1 interviews
17.20
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
67.30
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
36.70
Total number of active residents/fellows
Average number of residents/fellows
3.30
Average percent female
81.80
Average percent international medical graduates
8.80
Average number of full-time physician faculty
7.30
Average number of part-time physician faculty
0.30
Average percent female full-time physician faculty
61.60
Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow
2.60
Average hours on duty per week
53.90
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
17.10
Average days off duty per week
1.50
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
73.00
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
15.30
Average number of days of vacation
20.00
Average resident/fellow compensation
Specialty Overview
Reproductive endocrinology and infertility is a surgical subspecialty of obstetrics and gynecology that trains physicians in reproductive medicine addressing hormonal functioning as it pertains to reproduction as well as the issue of infertility.
Reproductive endocrinology and infertility physicians provide consultative services and comprehensive management of patients with reproductive endocrinology and infertility problems throughout the life cycle. This includes the preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures necessary for the total care of patients with endocrine, structural, genetic, and fertility problems. This requires additional education and training to acquire advanced knowledge of the most current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches available. The subspecialist should be able to function effectively in the arena of basic and applied investigation in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
Association
Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
socrei.org
1209 Montgomery Hwy
Birmingham AL 35216
(205) 978-5000
Email: [email protected]