Dr. Garzo and Dr. Meldrum will be speaking in July at the following course organized by the UCLA Office of Continuing Medical Education.
Four Seasons Biltmore
Santa Barbara, California
July 12, 2009 to July 15, 2009
This program brings together a renowned faculty to present the latest developments in every phase of in vitro fertilization and embryo management. The course addresses the needs of practicing scientists, gynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists, residents, and fellows who wish to review the specialty and update their knowledge in this rapidly changing and expanding field.
Particular attention will be devoted this year to the use of new adjuncts to gonadotropins, GnRH antagonists, endometriosis and IVF, oocyte cryopreservation, extended embryo culture, cumulus co-culture, and practical aspects of ultrasound-guided transfer technique, in vitro maturation of immature oocytes, and new microarray techniques for PGS.
Program Agenda:
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Focus Session – GnRH Agonists and Antagonists
Adjuncts to Stimulation – Agonists, OC, Metformin, Growth Hormone, Androderm, Dex
David R. Meldrum, MD
OC Pretreatment of Antagonist Cycles and the Need for LH Activity
David R. Meldrum, MD
Monday, July 13, 2009
Transvaginal Follicle Aspiration – Making Difficult Retrievals Easier and Minimizing Risks
David R. Meldrum, MD
Gestational Surrogacy – Excellent Outcomes for the Most Difficult Patients
Gabriel Garzo, MD
Lifestyle, Stress Reduction, Counseling, Acupuncture, Smoking, Exercise and Nutrition – They All Make a Difference
David R. Meldrum, MD
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Luteal Phase Support and Transfer Technique
Gabriel Garzo, MD
For more information, please visit: http://www.cme.ucla.edu/courses/event-description?event_id=660689
