Divisions - Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Hartford Hospital
Second year residents rotate in the division of Reproductive Endocrinology for approximately six weeks. During their rotation they learn basic female and male reproductive physiology and participate in infertility workups for couples including hysterosalpingograms, postcoital testing, endometrial biopsies and semen analyses. Residents are exposed to patients with reproductive endocrine disorders and they learn the diagnosis and management of these patients. They assist and perform diagnostic and operative hysteroscopies and laparoscopies. CO2 laser is routinely used in laparoscopies. Residents learn the techniques of myomectomies, tubal reconstruction and in vitro fertilization. They observe and perform intrauterine inseminations and are exposed to the induction of ovulation with Clomiphene Citrate and gonadotropins. Their rotation includes participation in clinical research. During this rotation residents have the opportunity to rotate though University of Connecticut biweekly and observe ICSI and other procedures that are not routinely done at Hartford Hospital.
Full time Faculty:
Dr. August Olivar
Dr. Lawrence Engmann
The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General
At The Center for Fertility & Women’s Health, located at The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General, the residents will be actively involved in the management of couples with infertility, and of women with reproductive endocrine problems, including disorders of puberty, menstrual dysfunctions, hirsutism and menopausal related disorders. The center is a major referral tertiary care center for advanced endoscopic surgery and is actively involved in clinical research for the prevention of pelvic adhesions and for the care of patients with endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome and menopausal symptoms. The residents spend 2 days in the OR, performing advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery, and 1.5 days in the office working closely with Dr. Luciano and his staff.
Full-time Faculty:
Dr. Anthony Luciano
University of Connecticut Health Center
While no official rotation exists though this facility, residents are encouraged to participate in research with the full time faculty and fellows. This is the main teaching facility for the ABOG approved fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility with approval for one fellow per year. Faculty is involved in link rounds lectures and run a resident infertility interest group.
