How to choose an OB/GYN ultrasound course for doctors

AECS Insights / OB/GYN ultrasound How to choose an OB/GYN ultrasound course for doctors An OB/GYN ultrasound course can mean an introductory theory programme, a focused update on one area, or a practical course with supervised scanning. The same broad title may cover very different levels and topics. Before enrolling, decide whether you need to [...]

Surgical vs non-surgical cosmetic gynaecology training: what doctors should compare

AECS Insights / Cosmetic gynaecology Surgical vs non-surgical cosmetic gynaecology training: what doctors should compare “Surgical” and “non-surgical” do not identify two standard courses or two levels of competence. They group different interventions under broad headings. For a doctor selecting education, the useful comparison is what knowledge, evidence review, supervised activity and assessment a particular [...]

Diploma vs fellowship in reproductive medicine: what doctors should compare

AECS Insights / Reproductive medicine Diploma vs fellowship in reproductive medicine: what doctors should compare There is no universal hierarchy in which every fellowship is above every diploma. In reproductive medicine, either label may be used for programmes with different issuers, entry requirements, duration, teaching, assessment and recognition. The actual programme determines its educational value [...]

Online vs hands-on ART training: which format fits your learning goals?

AECS Insights / Reproductive medicine Online vs hands-on ART training: which format fits your learning goals? A doctor comparing ART courses may see “live online,” “practical,” “hands-on,” “fellowship” and “simulation” used close together. Those words describe different parts of learning. A lecture can clarify a clinical decision; a case discussion can test reasoning; a simulator [...]