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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Embryology
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Assisted reproduction laboratory personnel education varies significantly across European countries.
  • The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) established a certification program in 2008.
  • This program aims to standardize knowledge through a defined curriculum and rigorous examination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the achievements of the ESHRE Certification for Clinical Embryologists programme after its first decade of operation.
  • To analyze the pass rates, exam difficulty, discrimination, and reliability.
  • To assess the impact of candidate background on exam performance.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of ESHRE Clinical Embryologist certification applications and exam results from 2008-2018.
  • Evaluation of 1600 multiple-choice questions across eight core curriculum topics.
  • Assessment of pass rates, difficulty, discrimination, and reliability indices.

Main Results:

  • Over 10 years, 1266 certificates were awarded (773 Clinical, 493 Senior Clinical).
  • Mean pass rates were 60% for Clinical and 50% for Senior Clinical Embryologist exams.
  • Exams demonstrated high internal consistency and reliability, though pass rates varied by year and candidate geography/education.

Conclusions:

  • The ESHRE certification exams are internationally recognized standards in Clinical Embryology.
  • The program ensures consistent quality and reliability, contributing to the professionalization of the field.
  • Certification supports the establishment of Clinical Embryology within broader European and international health systems.