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Overview
Eastern Virginia Medical School, through its prestigious
Howard and Georgeanna Jones Institute for Reproductive
Medicine, is a pioneer of assisted reproductive technology (ART). In 1981, the first in vitro fertilization baby in the
United States was born through the efforts of The Jones Institute. The Jones Institute is widely acknowledged to be an international leader in clinical and scientific research in ART, and has trained many prominent physicians and scientists.
Today's embryologists and andrologists require a foundation for lifelong learning to:
- Prepare for and adapt to new technologies
- Understand the relevance and application of advances in cell biology and genetics
- Strengthen career opportunities
- Anticipate future personnel requirements
- Apply good clinical practices
Through the convenience of the World
Wide Web, EVMS now provides online education that meets current and
projected training needs in this rapidly evolving field.
With faculty leadership from the Jones
Institute, EVMS launched an Internet-based graduate program in Clinical
Embryology and Andrology in May 2003.
Curriculum
The program is primarily designed for clinical embryologists and andrologists, physicians, and others involved in the practice of ART. Graduates of the 34-credit-hour program will receive a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences with a specialization in clinical embryology and andrology. The course of study is 24 months, including two five-day residential sessions at EVMS and
twelve courses:
| Course
Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| EMB-501A |
Biochemistry and Molecular Cell
Biology |
4 |
| EMB-502 |
Laboratory Technology |
3 |
| EMB-503A |
Female Reproductive Endocrinology
and Infertility |
3 |
| EMB-504 |
Gametes and Embryos |
3 |
| EMB-505A |
Male Reproductive Function and
Dysfunction |
3 |
| EMB-506A |
In Vitro Fertilization Technology |
4 |
| EMB-507 |
Genetics of Reproduction and Infertility |
3 |
| EMB-509 |
Ethics, Society and ART |
1 |
| EMB-511 |
Current Topics IVF - Journal Club |
1 |
| EMB-512 |
Research Methods and Thesis:
Statistics Thesis Proposal Development |
3 |
| EMB-513 |
Research Methods and Thesis:
Thesis Writing |
4 |
| EMB-514 |
Cryopreservation |
2 |
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Total |
34 |
Students receive a comprehensive education in the scientific basis of assisted reproductive technology and genetics, deepen their understanding of basic and advanced laboratory protocols, and develop critical skills for problem-solving.
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Internet-based
Graduate Program in
Clinical Embryology and Andrology |
Courses are taught by experienced
basic science and clinical faculty using the Blackboard learning
platform. Therefore, program participants must have access to the
Internet and broadband Internet connection (e.g.,
cable, DSL, T-1 line, etc.). Other requirements include Internet Explorer (Version
6 or higher) or Netscape Communicator (Version 8 or higher), and a CD-ROM drive.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for students admitted to the program in May 2009
is projected to be $742 per credit hour. Graduation fees will occur at
the beginning of the second year. Tuition and fees are subject to change
(increases normally occur in April).
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must hold an
earned bachelor's degree.
- Have a cumulative grade
point average of 2.75 (B-) or better. This requirement may be waived
by the program director based on experience or other factors.
- Have successfully completed
one year of college-level biology and chemistry.
- International students, or
applicants whose native language is not English, must submit a TOEFL
score equal to or greater than 550 for the paper-based test, or 213
for the computer-based test, or 80 for the iBT exam.
- Currently work or have
worked in clinical IVF or basic reproductive research as a clinical
embryologist, andrologist, nurse, physician or research scientist.
This requirement may be waived by the program directors based on
experience or other factors.
Application Procedures
- Log into the electronic
application, create a username/password and complete and submit the
online form, including your personal statement, along with the $60
application fee.
If you cannot complete the form in one sitting, all of your
information will be saved and you may return to finish the process.
- Following the online
instructions, applicants must contact all colleges or universities
attended and request that transcripts be sent directly to the Director
of Enrollment for Health Professions in
sealed envelopes (address below).
- International students
please contact one of the following credentialing agencies to submit
your transcripts for official interpretation:
www.wes.org or
www.aacrao.org/credential. Instruct the credentialing
agency to send the official interpretations directly to EVMS.
- Using the form provided
within the online system, submit two letters of recommendation from
two individuals who can realistically evaluate the applicant's
abilities and probability of success in the program. Preferably, one
of the letters should be from the applicant's current employer.
- List all related work or
volunteer experience.
The application deadline is January 1 for students seeking entry into classes beginning in May. Applications received after that date may be
considered based on merit and space availability. Applications will be
reviewed in December, and students will be notified of a decision soon
thereafter. Students who plan to seek financial aid are advised to
submit their applications as early as possible. Upon acceptance into the
program, a $300 non-refundable matriculation fee (which will be credited
towards the first semester's tuition) is required to secure class
placement.
Official transcripts and test scores should be mailed to the Director of
Enrollment for Health Professions at the address shown below. If you
experience technical difficulties or related problems in completing your
online application, please contact:
Rose Mwayungu
Director of Enrollment for Health Professions
Attn: Clinical Embryology & Andrology Program
Eastern Virginia Medical School
700 W. Olney Road
Norfolk, VA 23507-1607
Tel: (757) 446-7153/7096
Fax: (757) 446-8915
mwayunra@evms.edu
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