title: Introduction: Training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility: meeting worldwide needs.
abstract: Training in reproductive endocrinology (REI) and its male variant, andrology, has been profoundly influenced by the central role captured by assisted reproductive technologies (ART). The marked differences in financial, regulatory, and societal/ethical restrictions on ART in different countries of the world also prominently influence the clinical management of infertility. Training should strive for comprehensive teaching of all medically indicated procedures, even if only to optimize cross-border care. Better international standardization of infertility practices and training would benefit worldwide infertility care and should be promoted by international societies.
authors.affiliation: Deptartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Université Paris Descartes, Paris Sorbonne Cité-Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, CHU Cochin, Paris, France. Electronic address: ddeziegler@orange.fr.
authors.forename: Dominique
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: de Ziegler
authors.affiliation: Reproductive Partners Medical Group La Jolla, San Diego, California.
authors.forename: David R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Meldrum
mesh_terms: D004704:Endocrinology / Q000193:education* / Q000639:trends; D005260:Female; D014943:Global Health / Q000193:education* / Q000639:trends; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D018456:Reproductive Medicine / Q000193:education* / Q000639:trends; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000639:trends
keywords: Reproductive endocrinology; andrology; assisted reproductive technologies; infertility; training