American
Association of Bioanalysts
917 Locust Street, Ste. 1100
St. Louis, MO 63101
314-241-1445
www.aab.org
The
American Association of Bioanalysts is a professional association
representing independent community clinical laboratory directors,
owners, managers, and supervisors. AAB's CLIA-approved proficiency
testing service offers embryology and andrology proficiency
testing programs (including antisperm antibodies, IVF embryo
culture media, sperm count, sperm morphology, and sperm
viability) and Fertility Endocrinology. (Adapted from the
ASRM Exhibit Guide 2000)
American
Infertility Association
735 Kappock Street, # 58
Riverdale, NY 10403
888-917-3777
www.americaninfertility.org
The
AIA is a national non-profit consumer organization. AIA
services its membership and the general public through a
monthly national newsletter, 800 number, website with moderated
message boards, and on-line chats, physician and pharmacy
referrals, support groups, educational meetings, symposia,
and advocacy. (Adapted from the ASRM Exhibit Guide 2000)
American
Society of Andrology
2950 Buskirk Avenue, Ste. 170
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925-472-5910
The
ASA encourages a multi-disciplinary research to the study
of male reproduction by fostering a unique partnership of
scientists and clinicians in a wide range of specialty fields.
(Adapted from the ASRM Exhibit Guide 2000)
American
Society for Reproductive Medicine
1209 Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35216
205-978-5000
www.asrm.org
The
American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) is an
organization devoted to advancing knowledge and expertise
in reproductive medicine and biology. The ASRM is a voluntary
non-profit organization. Members must demonstrate the high
ethical principles of the medical profession, evince an
interest in reproductive medicine and biology, and adhere
to the objectives of the Society. (Adapted from the ASRM
Exhibit Guide 2000)
College
of American Pathologists
325 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093
800-323-4040
The
College of American Pathologists offers a comprehensive
array of quality assurance tools, educational resources
and publications. The CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program
is widely known as the gold standard in laboratory accreditation
primarily because accreditation is achieved through peer
review and education. The CAP also offers a comprehensive
Interlaboratory Comparison Program in endocrinology, special
ligand and semen analysis testing. (Adapted from the ASRM
Exhibit Guide 2000)
The
Endocrine Society
4350 East West Highway, Ste. 500
Bethesda, MD 20814 301-951-2605
The
Endocrine Society is the largest and most active organization
of endocrinologists in the world with almost 10,000 members.
(Adapted from the ASRM Exhibit Guide 2000)
Foundation
for Better Health Care
6 East 32nd Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10016
212-835-2146
www.fbhc.org
The
Foundation for Better Health Care (FBHC) is accredited by
the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
(ACCME) for physicians. (Adapted from the ASRM Exhibit Guide
2000)
International
Council on Infertility Information Dissemination
5008 South 24th Street
Arlington, VA 22206
703-379-9178
www.inciid.org
INCIID
(pronounced inside) is a nonprofit organization that helps
infertile couples explore their family-building options.
INCIID provides current information regarding the diagnosis,
treatment and prevention of infertility and pregnancy loss,
and offers guidance to those considering adoption. (Adapted
from the ASRM Exhibit Guide 2000)
Joint
Commission
One Renaissance Blvd.
Oakbrook, IL 60181
630-792-5688
An
independent, not-for-profit organization founded in 1951,
the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations'
mission is to continuously improve the safety and quality
of care provided to the public through the provision of
health care accreditation and related services that support
performance improvement in health care organizations. (Adapted
from the ASRM Exhibit Guide 2000)
National
Society of Genetic Counselors
c/o Andrea De Vico at University of Rochester, Box 668
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14642
716-275-4898
www.nsgc..org
The
NSGC is the leading voice, authority, and advocate for the
genetic counseling profession. The NSGC promotes the genetic
counseling profession as a recognized and integral part
of health care delivery, education, research, and public
policy. (Adapted from the ASRM Exhibit Guide 2000)
Pacific
Coast Reproductive Society
P.O. Box 1656
La Mirada, CA 90637
562- 947-7068
www.pcrsonline.org
The
Pacific Coast Reproductive Society is a specialty society
offering exposure to practicing physicians, academicians
and researchers who are among the leading experts in the
field of reproductive medicine and infertility. These members
represent large teaching institutions, fertility clinics
and private practices. The Society operates exclusively
for medical, educational and charitable purposes. (Adapted
from the ASRM Exhibit Guide 2000)
RESOLVE
1310 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02144
617-623-1156
www.resolve.org
RESOLVE,
The National Infertility Association, since 1974 has provided
education, advocacy and support to those experiencing infertility
and served as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals.
RESOLVE's HelpLine assists callers from around the world,
and over 50 chapters across the country offer support and
advocacy at the local level. (Adapted from the ASRM Exhibit
Guide 2000)
