A web-based global educational model for training in semen analysis during the Covid-19 pandemic
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Date
2021
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Korean Society for Sexual Medicine and Andrology
Abstract
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Center for Reproductive Medicine (ACRM) transitioned its
annual training in assisted reproductive technology (ART) from a hands-on, laboratory-based training course to a fully online
training endorsed by the American College of Embryology. Here we describe our experience and assess the quality of an online training format based on participant outcomes for the first three modules of a planned series of online ART training.These modules included manual semen analysis, sperm morphology and ancillary semen tests (testing
for leukocytospermia, sperm vitality, and anti-sperm antibody screening). The virtual format consisted of lecture presentations
featuring laboratory protocols with corresponding video demonstrations of routine techniques and best practices. Practical
scenarios, troubleshooting, and clinical interpretation of laboratory results were also discussed. At the end of each module,
an optional multiple choice question test was held as a prerequisite to obtain certification on the topics presented. Course
quality was assessed using participant responses collected via online surveys
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Keywords
Andrology, Education, Semen, COVID-19 pandemic, Sperm morphology
Citation
Agarwal, A. et al. (2021). A web-based global educational model for training in semen analysis during the covid-19 pandemic. World Journal of Men’s Health, 39(4), 804–817. https://doi.org/10.5534/WJMH.210075