Residency Training Program: Gynecologic Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

About the Program

McMaster University offers a two-year sub-specialty residency program in gynecologic reproductive endocrinology and infertility (GREI). This program is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The residency position is funded by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. One resident is awarded a residency position every year.

The program offers exposure to a wide range of clinical experience in both core reproductive endocrinology and infertility, as well as related sub-specialties. The curriculum includes core rotations in andrology, research, pediatric endocrinology, adult endocrinology and gynecologic ultrasound. The resident will also learn advanced surgical techniques related to restoring and improving fertility.

McMaster’s Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology partners with the Ontario Network of Experts in Fertility (ONE Fertility) to provide the core clinical activity in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. ONE Fertility is a state of the art centre specializing in assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization (IVF). The IVF practice is busy, offering the resident substantial experience in both cycle management and operative techniques. The faculty at ONE Fertility currently consists of five physicians with certification in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. The program serves the Niagara region as well and the surrounding areas of Hamilton and Burlington, Ontario.

For information on electives in GREI, please visit visit our electives page.

Research

The program has a very strong research component with many opportunities for the resident to pursue a number of different research interests. The basic science component is strengthened by the renowned investigators in the scientific division of ONE Fertility, as well as in the division of reproductive biology.

Application Process

Starting January 1, 2024, we will accept applications for the 2025/2026 academic year. The deadline date for 2025/2026 applications is May 1, 2024.

For further information on how to apply, required documentation and to submit your application, please use the Fellowship Application Portal. Reference letters are to be addressed to the program director and emailed directly to the fellowship program coordinator. Under the reference section of the application, please upload a document listing your referees and their contact information. Incomplete applications with missing documents will not be considered.

Inquiries regarding the program should be emailed to Heather Shiskoski, fellowship program coordinator.

Program Director

BIO

Dr. Faghih completed medical school in Iran at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, graduating at the top of her class. After moving to Canada, she pursued her residency in obstetrics and gynecology. She completed a two-year residency in gynecologic reproductive endocrinology and infertility at McMaster University, graduating in March of 2010. Dr. Faghih has been involved in teaching since 2007 as an instructor for the obstetrics and gynecology residency and clerkship programs at McMaster University. She was also extensively involved in the process of starting an accredited reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship program at McMaster. ONE Fertility Clinic is a state-of-the-art fertility clinic with the latest in technology. ONE Fertility is affiliated with McMaster University through teaching and collaborative research. The clinic will provide a much needed service to the more than 15% of the population affected by fertility challenges.

PUBLICATIONS

2016. Taerk, E., Hughes, E., Greenberg, C., Neal, M., Amin, S., Faghih, M. and Karnis, M., 2016. Choriogonadotropin alpha administration is associated with an increased clinical pregnancy rate among infertile couples undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation with intrauterine insemination. Fertility and Sterility, 105(2), pp.e39-e40.

2016. Deniz, S.G., Hughes, E.G., Neal, M.S., Faghih, M., Amin, S. and Karnis, M.F., 2016. Are health care providers adequately educating couples for embryo disposition decisions?. Fertility and sterility, 105(3), pp.684-689.

2013. Faghih, M., Deniz, S., Neal, M., Amin, S., Hughes, E. and Karnis, M., 2013. Impact of active cycle endometrial biopsy on implantation and pregnancy rates in fresh IVF cycles in patients with history of implantation failure. Fertility and Sterility, 100(3), p.S293.

2011. Willoughby, K., DiPaolo, L., Deys, L., Lagunov, A., Amin, S., Faghih, M., Hughes, E., Karnis, M., Ashkar, F., King, W.A. and Neal, M.S., 2011. P-152 Comparison of serum and follicular fluid thyrotropin levels and human embryo development in vitro. Human Reproduction, 26(suppl_1), pp.i182-i183.

2008. Neal, M.S., DiPaolo, L., Willoughby, K., Faghih, M., Karnis, M., Hughes, E.G. and Portwine, C., 2008. Fertility preservation for young women with cancer: Hope for the future. Current Women’s Health Reviews, 4(4), pp.258-265.

Mehrnoosh Faghih

MD, FRCSC, GREI

Associate Clinical Professor (Part-Time), GREI Fellowship Program Director

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

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