2025 Annual Meeting Schedule
Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday
The PCRS Annual Meeting provides an outstanding forum for the exchange of information and the advancement of the ideologies of reproductive medicine in a relaxed and collegial setting.
Session topics will be carefully selected to bring you the highest quality, innovative CME, designed and presented by thought leaders in reproductive medicine.
PLEASE NOTE: All registered attendees and guests MUST wear a badge throughout the entire event. NO persons without a proper attendee or guest badge will be admitted to sessions, socials, or special events.
REGISTRATION HOURS
The registration desk is located in the lobby of the Esmeralda Foyer.
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| Wednesday, March 19 |
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Thursday, March 20 |
7:00 AM - 6:15 PM |
| Friday, March 21 |
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 22 |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
THURSDAY SESSIONS | MARCH 20
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| Time (PT) |
Session Title |
Room |
| 7:00 AM – 7:50 AM |
Breakfast
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Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 7:50 AM – 8:00 AM |
President Welcome - Opening Remarks
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Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM |
Exploring the Clinical Utility of Mosaic and Segmental Aneuploid PGT-A Results
Dr. Andria Besser
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Esmeralda 1–4
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| 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM |
Frozen Embryo Transfer: Exploring the Roles of the Corpus luteum and Relaxin in Pregnancy Outcomes
Dr. Frauke von Versen-Höynck |
Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM |
Morning Break in Exhibit Hall
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Esmeralda 5–8 |
| 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM |
The Future of Contraception
Dr. Michael Thomas
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Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM |
Oral Abstracts 1-3 |
Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM |
Lunch Symposium
Topic - Emerging Trends and Strategies for Managing Infertility in Patients With PCOS
Lubna Pal, MBBS, FACOG, MS; Kat Lin, MD, MSCE; Jason Yeh, MD
Sponsored by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM |
Oral Abstracts 4-6
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Esmeralda 1–4
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| 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM |
Better Sperm, Better IVF?
Dr. Paul Shin |
Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM |
From Causes to Consequences: Modern and Evidence-Based Approaches to Managing Morbidity in Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
Dr. Samantha Butts |
Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM |
Break in Exhibit Hall
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Esmeralda 5 - 8 |
| 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM |
Laparoscopic Myomectomy for Internal Fibroids-Effect of Fertility
Dr. Jon Ivar Einarsson |
Esmeralda 1–4
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| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
PGT-A Debate
Dr. Richard Paulson, Dr. Richard Scott |
Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM |
IVF Lab Professional Reception
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Malta A&B |
| 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM |
Physician/Fellow Wine Reception
Sponsored by CCRM Fertility
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Mountain View |
| 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Welcome Reception
All registered attendees, guests, and members of industry are invited to join this festive event, held on the Rose Lawn.
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Rose Garden
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| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Faculty, BOD, and Past President's Dinner
Sponsored by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
Stir |
FRIDAY SESSIONS | MARCH 21
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| Time (PT) |
Session Title |
Room |
| 6:30 AM – 7:15 AM |
Yoga on the Rose Lawn
Rise and shine! Start the day off right with an early morning yoga class at the Rose Lawn.
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Rose Lawn
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| 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM |
Breakfast
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Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM |
Oral Presentations of Abstracts 7 - 9
|
Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM |
Role of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Dr. Jon Ivar Einarsson, Dr. Zaraq Khan |
Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM |
Morning Refreshment Break - Exhibit Hall
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Esmeralda 5–8 |
| 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM |
Emerging Clinical and Legal Challenges Surrounding Genetic Testing in the IVF Clinic
Dr. Susan Crockin, Dr. Amy Vance |
Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM |
Rethinking Reproduction: Past and Future of In Vitro Gametogenesis
Dr. Pablo Hurtado Gonzalez |
Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM |
Oral Presentations of Abstracts 10-12 (Ferring grant recipients #s 11 & 12)
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Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM |
Lunch Symposium - Topic: Three Perspectives, One Goal: Physician, Nurse, and Patient Insights into Advancing Egg Freezing Patient Care
Alin Akopians, MD, PhD, FACOG, Caitlin Hebert, BSN, RN, Roxanne Buckmaster, RN, BS, Toral Parikh, MD, FACOG
Sponsored by EMD Serono
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Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM |
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Reproductive Medicine
Dr. Michael Thomas
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Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM |
The Triad of Excellence: Aligning Vision, Mission, and Values to Enhance Patient Experience, Team Retention, and Process Efficiency
Sara Mooney
|
Esmeralda 1-4 |
| 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
Refreshment Break- Exhibit Hall
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Esmeralda 5 - 8 |
| 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM |
Current Status of IVF Lab Automation – Are We Closer to Reality?
Dr. Jason Swain
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Esmeralda 1 - 4 |
| 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM |
Debate: High DNA fragmentation - TESE Versus Ejaculated Sperm
TBD
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Esmeralda 1 - 4 |
| 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM |
Poster Presentations
Sponsored by Organon
Refreshments are provided by PCRS
An evening reception featuring the presentation of selected outstanding scientific posters. Held in the exhibit hall, all registered attendees, guests, and members of the industry are welcome.
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Valencia |
| 8:45 PM – 10:15 PM |
Fellows Late Night
Beer, wine, and treats – a casual get-together for PCRS attendee fellows, residents, and students of all kinds.
*Fellows social events are reserved for fellows, only. Fellows may purchase a guest pass to bring one adult guest with them to fellows event.
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Mountain View |
Mountain View
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