The American Society for Reproductive Immunology, the leading medical organization covering the multiple aspects of Reproductive Immunology established a clinical reproductive immunology fellowship with specific goals to promote the adequate management of patients with immunological disorders associated with reproduction. 

In an effort to promote standardization of training for fellows, ASRI has developed a formal process for eligible programs to earn the endorsement of the ASRI as an approved fellowship program in clinical Reproductive Immunology. ASRI has developed guidelines for training programs that address specific curricular elements, scholarship, clinical experiences and facilities along with faculty support and expectations.  Medical institutions with a recognized training record are eligible to apply for the ASRI program, which provides the guidelines and supervision for the fellows to acquire the appropriate training in the field of Reproductive Immunology. 

Fellows that complete an ASRI-approved fellowship are also considered by ASRI to have earned the standard qualifications and skills of an obstetrics and gynecology fellow in the specialized area of reproductive immunology. Medical institutions with a recognized training record are eligible to apply for the ASRI program which will provide the guidelines and supervision for the fellows to acquire the appropriate training in the field of Reproductive Immunology.  Once the fellows fulfill the stated requirements they will be considered for recognition as Reproductive Immunologists.

The board, FCRI, ASRI sets up Fellowship Review Committee and monitors the educational standards for clinical Reproductive Immunology fellowship programs. The minimum standards are provided by the board, FCRI, and ASRI to ensure all programs are preparing their graduates to sit for the certification exam. The certified program should submit its annual report to the board, FCRI, and ASRI.   Every 3 years, a field visit is made by the Fellowship Review Committee. Evaluation fees are charged to the certified program.

Fellows who complete an ASRI-approved fellowship program are considered to have the standard qualifications and skills for the special area of reproductive immunology in obstetrics and Gynecology by ASRI.  Once the fellows fulfill the stated requirements, they are recognized as Reproductive Immunologists.

In order to obtain the RI fellowship, the following requirements are necessary:

NEW FELLOWS

Upon completion of the fellowship training in a certified fellowship program by the ASRI, candidates must submit the required documents and meet the following requirements:

1. Candidates must complete the prerequisite predoctoral medical education.
2. Candidates must meet the training requirements.
3. Candidates must meet the licensure requirements and procedural requirements.
4. Candidates must pass a certification examination which is available every year at the Annual Meeting of the ASRI.
5. Candidates must attend a yearly Clinical Course in Reproductive Immunology in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the ASRI.
6. Candidates must present their research projects at the Annual meeting of the ASRI at least one time during the training.
7. Candidates must complete the program evaluation form and submit it to the board, FCRI, and ASRI. 

EXISTING FELLOWS

In order to maintain/renew the RI fellowship, fellows should fulfill the maintenance of certification program requirements. 

1. Fellows must complete a yearly clinical course on RI in conjunction with the Annual Scientific Meeting of the ASRI. An online course may be available for special circumstances, such as fellows residing outside the USA.
2. Fellows must maintain an active membership at the ASRI.
3. Fellows must pay an annual maintenance of certification (MOC) fee for Fellow Clinical Reproductive Immunology by the Clinical RI Board, ASRI. The annual fee for the certificate is $220.

4. Fellows must earn MOC points every 2 years to be reported as participating in MOC. To be reported as certified, fellows should earn 20 points every 2 years  (100 points every 5 years) and meet the MOC assessment requirement. 

5. Fellows are encouraged to maintain active academic participation at the Annual Meetings of the ASRI by presenting their clinical/research studies (Not mandatory).