A high-level educational program created to improve the training of professionals in the field of Assisted Reproduction, including medical, laboratory and complementary areas"

Reproductive Medicine is a specialty that has been advancing by leaps and bounds in recent years thanks, fundamentally, to the improvement in laboratory techniques and the development of new genetic diagnostic techniques, which, on many occasions, can lead to the failure of previous reproductive treatments, offering new alternatives.

Physicians in this field should stay up to date on the area of diagnosis and treatment, but should also deepen their knowledge of the work that takes place in the laboratory. This helps to be able to transmit the necessary information to patients, especially if treatments aren’t successful. Likewise, within the laboratory, there must be an understanding of the work of the practice, the types of stimulation and the different factors that can affect the outcome of the treatments. The teamwork of the Human Reproduction Unit is what will allow for more personalized treatments.

The objective of this Master's Degree is to give a global vision to all professionals that allows them to keep up to date in the work of the entire Assisted Reproduction Unit.

With a duration of 12 months, this program is composed of 10 modules and more than 50 units, where important aspects will be addressed such as the advances in the study of the female factor, especially at the level of the endometrial factor, in-depth study of the male factor, applications of genetic techniques in improving results, improvements in the laboratory through time-lapse systems, culture media and quality control systems. All this has been designed by a team of leading specialists in Reproductive Medicine in each one of the aspects dealt with throughout the course.

A unique specialization program that will enable you to acquire superior training for development in this field"

This Master's Degree in Assisted Reproduction contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. Its most notable features are:

• The latest technology in online teaching software
• A highly visual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents that are easy to assimilate and understand
• Practical cases presented by practising experts
• State-of-the-art interactive video systems
• Teaching supported by telepractice
• Continuous updating and recycling systems
• Autonomous learning: full compatibility with other occupations
• Practical exercises for self-evaluation and learning verification
• Support groups and educational synergies: questions to the expert, debate and knowledge forums
• Communication with the teacher and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Supplementary documentation databases are permanently available, even after the program

The teachers of this Master's Degree have been selected based on two criteria: the excellence of their medical practice in the field of the creation, promotion and maintenance of the bariatric units, and their proven educational capacity: To offer you the high-quality program that you need”

Our teaching staff is composed of medical professionals, practising specialists. This way, we ensure that we deliver the educational refresher course we are aiming for. A multidisciplinary team of qualified and experienced professionals in different fields, who will develop the theoretical knowledge efficiently, but, above all, will provide the program with the practical knowledge derived from their own experience: one of the differential qualities of this Professional Master's Degree.

This mastery of the subject is complemented by the effectiveness of the methodology used in the design of this course. Developed by a multidisciplinary team of e-Learning experts, it integrates the latest advances in educational technology. In this way, you will be able to study with a range of comfortable and versatile multimedia tools that will give you the operability you need for your training.

The design of this program is based on Problem-Based Learning: an approach that conceives learning as a highly practical process. To achieve this remotely, we will use telepractice learning: with the help of an innovative interactive video system, and learning from an expert, you will be able to acquire the knowledge as if you were actually dealing with the scenario you are learning about. A concept that will allow you to integrate and fix learning in a more realistic and permanent way.

With a methodological design based on proven teaching techniques, this Professional Master's Degree will take you through different teaching approaches to allow you to learn in a dynamic and effective way"

Identify new Assisted Reproduction techniques and apply them in your medical treatments, providing a higher success rate"

The contents of this Master's Degree have been developed by the different experts of this program, with a clear purpose: to ensure that our students acquire each and every one of the necessary skills to become true experts in this field. Knowledge that will enable the student to respond in an efficient way to each and every one of the needs in this area of medicine.

A comprehensive teaching program, structured in well-developed teaching units, oriented towards learning that is compatible with your personal and professional life"

Module 1. Introduction. Anatomy. Physiology. Cellular Cycle

1.1. Introduction. Concepts. Assisted Reproduction. Epidemiology. Reproductive Problems

1.1.1. Concepts of Reproductive Medicine
1.1.2. Epidemiology

1.2. Female Anatomy and Physiology

1.2.1. Ovogenesis
1.2.2. Ovarian Cycle: Follicular Recruitment Waves

1.3. Male Anatomy and Physiology

1.3.1. Spermatogenesis

1.4. Gametogenesis Meiotic Cycle
1.5. Ovogenesis: Ovogenesis-Foliculogenesis Relationship
1.6. Oocyte Quality Markers
1.7. Factors Affecting Oocyte Quality
1.8. Spermatogenesis and Sperm Production
1.9. Semen Quality Markers
1.10. Factors Affecting Seminal Quality

Module 2. Gamete Interaction Fertilization Embryonic Development

2.1. Interaction of Gametes in the Female Tract
2.2. Acrosomal Reaction and Hyperactivation
2.3. Sperm-Oocyte Interaction
2.4. Sperm-Oocyte Fusion: Oocyte Activation
2.5. Embryonic Development
2.6. Main Features in Pre-Implantational Development
2.7. Implantation: Embryo-Endometrium Interaction
2.8. Pathology of Fertilization and Embryo Classification
2.9. Embryo Culture. In Vitro Embryo Culture Systems. Culture Media, Environmental Conditions and Supplements One Step and Sequential Cultures Renewal of Culture Media and Needs of the Embryo
2.10. In Vitro Embryonic Development Evaluation: Morphology and Morphokinetics Classical Embryonic Morphology Time-Lapse Systems Embryonic Morphokinetics Embryonic Classification

Module 3. Study of the Female Factor: Role of Surgery in Reproduction

3.1. Reproductive Study Indications: Basic Study of Both Partners
3.2. Ovarian Reserve Study
3.3. Tubal Permeability Assessment Techniques
3.4. Endometrial Assessment
3.5. SOP: Ovarian Drilling
3.6. Endometriosis and Adenomyosis
3.7. Uterine Myomas and Fertility
3.8. Hydrosalpinx Tubal Surgery in Tubal Reconstruction Techniques and Fertility Restoration
3.9. Uterine Disorders: Metroplasties. Septoplasties
3.10. Repeated Miscarriages: Implantation Failure

Module 4. Andrology Laboratory

4.1. Basic Semen Analysis: WHO 2010 Criteria
4.2. Sperm Mobility and Morphometry Analysis Using Automated Systems (CASA/CASMA)
4.3. Sperm DNA Analysis: TUNEL, SCD, COMET, SCSA. Relationship with Fertility
4.4. Oxidative Damage Assessment Determination of Antioxidants, Free Radicals and Evaluation of Lipid Peroxidation
4.5. Sperm Functionality by Molecular Markers: Apoptosis (AnnexinV, Caspases, Memrane Permeability), Ubiquitination, Protein Phosphorylation
4.6. Epigenetic Disorders in Spermatozoa
4.7. Selection and Control of Semen Donors
4.8. Managing a Sperm Bank
4.9. Cleaning the Sperm in Patients with HIV or Hepatitis
4.10. Preparation of Semen in Artificial Insemination

Module 5. Reproductive Treatments: Medication. Stimulation Protocols

5.1. Evolution of Reproductive Treatments Throughout History
5.2. Drugs Involved in Ovarian Stimulation: Ovulation Induction
5.3. Artificial Insemination: Techniques. Results
5.4. In Vitro Fertilization: Ovarian Stimulation Protocols in High, Normal and Low Responders. Luteal Phase Stimulation
5.5. Adjuvant Treatments Used in Low Ovarian Reserve
5.6. In Vitro Fertilization: Cycle Tracking. Ovarian Puncture Embryo Transfer
5.7. Embryo Cryotransfer: Endometrial Preparation in Substituted Cycles
5.8. Egg Donation: Embryoreception. Surrogacy
5.9. Complications in Assisted Reproduction Treatments
5.10. Multiple Pregnancy Reduction Policy

Module 6. Micromanipulation Techniques

6.1. IVF-ICSI
6.2. Use of Polarized Light Microscopy in Oocytes
6.3. Embryo Biopsy: Types of Biopsy. Corpuscule, Blastomere, Trophoectoderm
6.4. Collapse, Hatching, Fragment Aspiration
6.5. Improving Embryo Quality: Transfer of Nucleus and Cytoplasm
6.6. Cloning in Mammals: Background. Basic Principles of Cloning. Applications in Medicine
6.7. Problems with Cloning Epigenesis Reprogramming
6.8. Genetic Modification: CRISPR
6.9. Improving the Cytoplasmic Quality of the Oocyte
6.10. In Vitro Gamete Production

Module 7. Gamete and Embryo Cryopreservation

7.1. Cryobiology. Cryobiological Principles, Cryoprotectants, Cryopreservation Systems, and Factors Affecting the Freezing Process. Additives and the Application of Cryobiology
7.2. The Sperm Cell. Structure and Functionality. Physicochemical Processes that Induce Freezing in Sperm Cells. Factors that Determine Fertilization and Sperm Viability after Thawing
7.3. Semen Cryopreservation. Characteristics
7.4. The Oocyte. Characteristics and Conditioning Factors in Cryopreservation. Importance and Method of Choice
7.5. Human Embryo Cryopreservation. Importance and Methods of Choice 
7.6. Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation. Laboratory Techniques
7.7. Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation. Laboratory Techniques
7.8. Factors Affecting the Performance of a Cryopreservation Program
7.9. How to Manage and Organize a Biobank and Its Security
7.10. Ethical-Legal Aspects of Cryopreservation of Cells and Tissues

Module 8. Fertility Preservation

8.1. Fertility Preservation: Cancer Epidemiology Age and Reproduction
8.2. Fertility Preservation for Non-Medical Reasons
8.3. Fertility Preservation for Oncologic Reasons
8.4. Fertility Preservation for Non-Oncologic Medical Reasons
8.5. Oocyte Vitrification: Technique and Results
8.6. Ovarian Cortex Cryopreservation
8.7. Cryopreservation of Semen
8.8. In Vitro Maturation of Oocytes
8.9. Other Methods of Fertility Preservation: Conservation Surgery in Gynecologic Cancer: Ovarian Transposition
8.10. Treatment with GnRH Analogues Prior to Gonadotoxic Treatments

Module 9. Genetics in Reproduction

9.1. Important Concepts in the Genetics of Reproduction
9.2. Epigenetics: Influence on Reproduction
9.3. Genetic Diagnostic Techniques
9.4. Genetic Anomalies Related to Male and Female Sterility
9.5. Indications for Genetic Studies in Assisted Reproduction
9.6. Screening for Recessive Diseases: Genetic Matching
9.7. Pre-Implantational Genetic Diagnosis in Monogenic Diseases
9.8. Pre-Implantational Genetic Screening in Assisted Reproduction Techniques
9.9. Mosaicisms
9.10. Genetic Counseling and Advice

Module 10. Quality. Research and Future Techniques

10.1. Importance of Traceability in the Laboratory Electronic Traceability Systems
10.2. Research in Assisted Reproduction
10.3. Future of Reproduction: Automation
10.4. Non-Invasive Pre-Implantational Genetic Diagnosis
10.5. Artificial Intelligence
10.6. Ovarian Rejuvenation

A unique, key, and decisive program to boost your professional development”