A Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist needs to accomplish the
following:

1. The physician must prove competence and certification in OB/GYN
   
   
2. The physician must undergo two to three years of training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility in a board approved program. The physician must also be approved by the board of OB/GYN.
   
   
3. A thesis of original research published in a peer review journal must be
   accomplished.
   
   
4. Training should encompass proficiency in the following:
   • Medical statistics
   • Laboratory Techniques in endocrinology
   • In Vitro Fertilization and all associated aspects such as ICSI, PGD and
     Assisted Hatching.
   • Training to be a laboratory director is recommended. This training would include IVF, andrology and endocrinology.
   • Knowledge of general medical endocrinology is needed.
     
     
5. A written and oral exam with the board of reproductive endocrinology is taken and the physician must have a list of complex reproductive endocrinology patients he has cared for.