Purpose and Objectives

 

Purpose:

• To provide a more focused forum for andrologists and embryologists (A&E's) to communicate with each other, share ideas and knowledge, and foster closer collaborations.  

 

Objectives:

• Regional workshops, meetings, and review courses that are focused on the issues of clinical andrology and embryology, are member initiated, timely and cost effective.

• An email bulletin board for andrologists and embryologists.  (If you are not subscribed, let us know and we will get you on board!)

• Representation before legislative and regulatory bodies.

• Establishment of laboratory practice guidelines.

• Establishment and coordination of regional and national research collaborations.

• Establishment and coordination of A&E laboratory data bases for research and quality control.

• Educational opportunities on laboratory management, insurance reimbursement, managed care and other clinical laboratory issues.

• Consulting link-ups and experts who are available to fellow AAB College members for consulting and troubleshooting.

• Assistance in laboratory manual/protocol writing.

• Scientific sessions at regional and national meetings for the presentation of new data and the exchange of new ideas.