- Qualified candidates must have completed at least three -year residency training program in Obstetrics and Gynecology in a recognized medical school listed in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED
- Qualified candidates must fulfill one of the three tracts to enroll in the exam.
- Have successfully completed 24 months of training in an internationally accredited Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellowship program .
- Have successfully met the AITD qualifying assessment of REI training.
- Have enrolled in AITD fellowship training program that should include all theoretical and completed logbook in accredited centers.
- Qualified candidates should Hold an unrestricted license to practice medicine in countries in which you hold a medical license.
(Licenses that have been revoked, suspended, on probation are restricted.) - Be of good moral and ethical character and have shown appropriate professionalism in all interactions with patients, peers, and other medical personnel. (certificate of good standing can be provided when applicable)
AITD/REI examination aims at the assessment of the knowledge and the skills of the candidates obtained during their training in Reproductive Medicine. it consists of two parts:
- Part 1 is a knowledge based assessment exam
- Part 2 is an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
Candidates can sit Part 2 examination after they have passed Part 1. Successful candidates will be awarded as American institute of training and development fellow in reproductive medicine and infertility . Passing the exams does not mean license to practice in specific country, but it provides a qualification.
The examination is conducted in English and is open to doctors from all countries. The Part 1 examination takes place online once a year, but further examinations may take place based on a decision taken by the examination authorities. The Part 2 examination takes place physically in USA at the institute location once per year. However, the location are subject to change every year when there is a need justification.
Assessment Methods (Part 1)
The initial part of the assessment comprises a written examination consisting of two papers, each lasting 2 hours, totaling 4 hours. The first paper primarily focuses on Physiology and diagnostic procedures, while the second paper delves into treatment methods and the utilization of ART techniques. Both papers are conducted consecutively on the same day, with a short break in between. Each paper incorporates three types of questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Single Best Answer questions (SBA), and Extended Matching Questions (EMQ).
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) involve five statements or questions to be answered as “true” or “false” without any negative marking.
Single Best Answer (SBA) presents 5 potential answers for each question, with one considered the “best” that candidates must identify as the correct choice.
Extended Matching Questions (EMQ) begin with a list of potential answers for 2-5 clinical scenarios, accompanied by a Lead-in-Statement guiding candidates on the appropriate answer selection. Candidates are required to choose the best matching answer from the given options, with some answers possibly being reused and others not used at all.
The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) assesses the clinical competence of candidates, evaluating various clinical skills such as history taking, technical abilities, communication, teamwork, application of knowledge in clinical problem-solving, and critical appraisal of scientific literature. The exam comprises multiple stations where examiners assess candidate performance and assign marks accordingly.
The OSCE is objective as all candidates undergo assessment on the same topics and are graded using a standardized marking system by the same examiners. The examination is structured with consistent use of simulated patients, simulators, and mannequins across all stations. Candidates receive specific instructions and clinical information, as well as task directives for each station.
With a duration of 12 minutes per station, candidates rotate through 8-10 stations in succession, unless specified otherwise. One station serves as a rest period where candidates review a scientific article for assessment in the subsequent station. The OSCE aims to evaluate both clinical and theoretical knowledge in a standardized format.
Instructions for the Medical Education Assessment Exam
Welcome to the Part 1 examination in medical education. This exam consists of two written papers, each lasting 2 hours, totaling 4 hours. The first paper focuses on Physiology and diagnostic procedures, while the second paper covers treatment methods and the use of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART).
During the exam, you will encounter three types of questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Single Best Answer questions (SBA), and Extended Matching Questions (EMQ).
For MCQs, you will be presented with five statements or questions that you must answer as “true” or “false” without any negative marking.
In the SBA questions, you will find five potential answers for each question, with one being the best choice. Your task is to identify and select the best answer from the options provided.
In the EMQ section, you will need to match the most appropriate answer from a list of options to 2-5 clinical scenarios. Pay attention to the Lead-in-Statement, which guides you in selecting the correct response for each scenario.
Furthermore, the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) will evaluate your clinical competence. This assessment method includes various stations where you will demonstrate clinical skills such as history taking, technical proficiency, communication, teamwork, and critical thinking.
Each OSCE station lasts 12 minutes, and you will move from one station to the next in a successive manner. Simulated patients, simulators, or mannequins will present standardized scenarios to ensure fairness in assessment. You will receive specific instructions for each station, including tasks to complete and information provided.
Remember, one station will be designated as a rest period for you to review a scientific article, which will be examined in the following station.