About Us

Our mission, vision, governance model, accreditations, and academic collaborations

Welcome to Fakih IVF Medical Education

Our Mission

To develop competent, compassionate, and socially responsible healthcare professionals through high-quality, evidence-based medical education and hands-on clinical training within a dynamic healthcare environment.

At Fakih IVF, we are committed to shaping the next generation of reproductive healthcare professionals through a unique blend of evidence-based medicine and hands-on clinical training.

Our Medical Education Program equips trainees with the skills, knowledge, and professional values needed to excel in the field of reproductive medicine and assisted reproductive technology (ART), while working across diverse patient populations.

As a regional pioneer, Fakih IVF is among the first in the GCC to offer structured training programs in reproductive medicine, recognized by the Department of Health (DOH).

We Don't Train Technicians.

We develop academic clinicians. Our programmes bridge the gap between clinical service provision and true subspecialty training by combining:

  • High-volume clinical exposure
  • Structured competency-based curricula
  • Formal assessment & supervision
  • Research literacy and innovation pathways

Our Academic Vision

"We aim to create a regional academic home for ART clinicians and embryologists, aligned with international standards, regulatory oversight, and continuous quality improvement."

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Formalise IVF Training

Bringing structure, governance, and academic rigour to IVF subspecialty training in the region.

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Address Workforce Gaps

Tackling global and regional shortages of trained ART professionals through structured, high-quality education.

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Embed Ethics & Safety

Ensuring that governance, ethics, and patient safety are at the core of every training pathway.

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Promote Research Practice

Cultivating research-active clinical practice as a standard across all our programs and trainees.

Why This Academy Exists

This ensures graduates are not only skilled but safe, reflective, and academically credible.

The academy was established to address a critical gap: while IVF services have grown rapidly across the GCC, structured, formally accredited training pathways have lagged behind. Fakih IVF Medical Education fills that gap — offering programs from undergraduate observation to advanced fellowship level.

  • Graduates who are clinically safe and independently capable
  • Trainees who think critically and apply evidence to practice
  • Clinicians prepared for leadership and academic contribution
  • A generation that advances regional reproductive healthcare

What Sets Our Training Apart

  • Real-world, high-volume clinical exposure in a busy IVF centre
  • Competency-based curricula with defined milestones and sign-offs
  • Formal formative and summative assessment structures
  • Internationally recognized faculty and visiting experts
  • Research engagement at every level of training
  • Professional development: leadership, ethics, communication

Academic Governance Model

What sets us apart is a robust governance framework that ensures programme quality, trainee safety, and continuous improvement.

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Designated Institutional Officer (DIO)

Provides institutional oversight and accountability for all academic programs and regulatory compliance.

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Program Directors

Each program has a dedicated Director responsible for curriculum delivery, trainee progression, and assessment quality.

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International Faculty

Faculty from the UK, USA, Qatar, and across the globe bring international standards and diverse expertise.

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Faculty Credentialing

All faculty undergo formal credentialing to ensure qualification and competence to teach and supervise trainees.

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Annual Program Review

Programs are reviewed annually with input from faculty, trainees, and external stakeholders to drive improvement.

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Trainee Feedback Loops

Structured feedback mechanisms ensure trainees have a voice in program quality and their own progression.

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Clear Escalation Pathways

Defined remediation and escalation processes protect trainees and ensure fair, transparent outcomes.

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Highly Qualified Team

Internationally trained and experienced academic team with subspecialty expertise in reproductive medicine and ART.

Accreditation & Certifications

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NIHS Accreditation (2024)

Compliant with national training benchmarks. Minimum 2 trainees per academic year.

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DOH Accreditation

Adheres to rigorous medical education and clinical practice standards set by the Department of Health, Abu Dhabi.

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JCI Certification

Joint Commission International — ensuring the highest levels of patient safety and quality care.

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British Fertility Society (BFS)

Aligns the program with international ethical standards and best practices in fertility care.

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ISO Certification

Demonstrates systematic quality management across clinical and administrative processes.

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RCCI (Canada)

Recognition currently in process — expanding international recognition for our programs.

Collaborations & MOUs

Formal partnerships with leading academic and research institutions in the UAE and internationally.

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Khalifa University of Science & Technology
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Al Ain University
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Institute of Applied Technology
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Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination
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DY Patil University
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Abu Dhabi Biobank – M42
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Genetics (Partner Lab)