This Sunday, June 3rd, hundreds of couples will join together at Touro College, at 227 West 60th Street in Manhattan, to hear medical experts and Rabbonim at the A TIME National Medical Conference.
Held every two years, and the only fertility conference of its kind in the world, this full-day conference is a must for anyone facing these challenges. Couples from near and far will attend, including attendees from as far away as England, to hear important information about the latest technologies in the field and to present their questions to the experts.
The Rabbinical Address will be presented by HaRav Tzvi Flaum, Mashgiach Ruchani and Professor of Judaic Studies at Touro’s Lander College for Women. A full complimentary lunch will be served, after which HaRav Chaim Aron Unger, dayan for A TIME, will also address the attendees.
The conference will feature lectures, workshops, and private meetings with over 40 world renowned physicians in the fields of reproductive endocrinology and high risk OBGYN , including Drs. Richard Scott, Owen Davis, Peter Schlegel, and Lawrence Grunfeld. The price of a private consultation with one of these doctors can often run up to $1000.00. Here a couple can can meet with experts, ask questions, and get personalized advice for their situation. A couple will also have the chance to ask more than one physician, getting more insight into their case, all in one place.
The conference has something to offer for everyone on this journey, whether a beginner, or someone who has been facing this challenge for years. Attendees will split up into small focus groups, with three or four experts addressing each group. Workshops rich in up-to-date medical information, presented by foremost experts in the field, will be heldthroughout the day. There will be a question and answer session within each workshop. Session topics include: success with IVF, recurrent pregnancy loss, PCOS, genetics, surgical procedures, endometriosis, and future fertility research. A TIME strives to empower their members, through vital education and awareness of their
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A TIME was founded in 1993 and now has a membership of over 8,000 Jewish members with branches around the world. The newest branch was recently established in Manchester, England. Rabbi Shaul Rosen, A TIME’s founder and director, says, “Couples suffering from infertility often do so in silence. Often, the best resource for many couples experiencing infertility is the guidance of experienced professionals. We are proud to present this conference as one way in helping couples get the help and information they need.”
Advance registration is required for this conference. For more information or to register call A TIME (718)686-8912, extension 205, email [email protected], or register online at www.atime.org
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