Opportunity to Host a Professional Lecture on Embryo Donation at No Charge

Dr. Reginald Finger, researcher and lecturer with National Embryo Donation Center, Knoxville, TN, is available to give presentations to health professional audiences around the U.S. on embryo donation to other couples.  This material is applicable not only to those in infertility practice and obstetrics and gynecology but to others in the health professions as well. 

Dr. Finger is a 1981 graduate of the University of Washington School of Medicine and is trained and board certified in Public Health and Preventive Medicine.  After more than fifteen years in state and local public health and five years as a researcher and medical policy analyst in the nonprofit sector, Dr. Finger is in his sixth year researching, writing, and speaking on behalf of NEDC.  Dr. Finger has authored or coauthored six journal articles or abstracts on embryo donation in Fertility and Sterility and Reproductive Biomedicine Online. 

Dr. Finger is a skilled lecturer who has made hundreds of presentations to health professional audiences throughout his career.  His presentation covers the basics of embryo donation, and goes on to discuss the clinical science, law, and bioethics of the subject.  He is very comfortable fielding questions from diverse points of view.

Because Dr. Finger’s presentations are supported by a federal embryo donation awareness grant, they come at no charge to the hosting organization.  He has no financial conflicts of interest.  If desired, arrangements can be made for nurses to receive nursing CEU credit for the lecture at no charge.  At this time, CME, if desired, must be arranged through the hosting institution.  Dr. Finger’s travel schedule from February 2012 onward is flexible.  He is especially interested in speaking to medical students, residents, medical societies, and hospital grand rounds audiences.  He can be contacted at (719) 550-8011 (home/office), (719) 213-7680 (cell) or by e-mail at reg.finger@hotmail.com.

Physicians attending Dr. Finger’s presentations have made the following comments:

·         Dr. Finger's presentation at our Grand Rounds was thought provoking and educational for our faculty and residents. The discussion among attendees went on far after the excellent presentation concluded. I recommend Dr. Finger and his presentation on embryo donation without reservation. – Walt Larimore, MD, family physician, author and medical journalist, Monument, CO

·         We were fortunate to have Doctor Reginald Finger as a guest speaker with a presentation on embryo donation. I candidly report that there was skepticism within the department when the title of the noon conference was sent earlier that morning in a department text message. I am pleased to report that Doctor Finger’s presentation was a profound success. He held the attention of the audience throughout the presentation as he crafted his message to meet the time restrictions and the audience. After the presentation numerous doctors in the audience sought me out to share their appreciation of the conference. -- Frederick B. Brown, MD, co-director Obstetrics and Gynecology Service, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program, San Antonio, TX

·         Doctor Finger is a dynamic speaker that gave a very interesting lecture on embryo donation. – John Phelps MD, JD, LLM, chief, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility,University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX

I thought your lecture series was enlightening and provided alternative options to patients.   Thanks again.   – Thomas Toth, MD, director, IVF program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

·         Dr. Finger gave a very informative presentation.  It introduced our residents to options that they did not know were available to patients.  This will help in counseling patients in the future, so that they can make an informed decision.  In addition, it brought up ethical issues and discussion that were thought provoking.  The information was based on scientific research and expanded our medical knowledge.  I would recommend his lecture to others wanting to learn more about embryo donation.  -- Brenda McLaughlin, M.D., FACOG, Scott and White Memorial Hospital, Temple, TX

·         We have been developing and refining our donor embryo program for several years.  Dr. Reginald Finger’s thorough presentation on donor embryo and associated ethical issues was very helpful and informative for all physicians and clinical staff. While he shared some of his personal opinions he was very careful to present a “well rounded” presentation addressing the ethical issues from a variety of perspectives. We would highly recommend this lecture for any clinics involved in IVF and especially donor embryo.  -- Keith L. Blauer, MD, MBA, FACOG, CPE, Reproductive Endocrinologist, Salt Lake City, UT

 ·         A wonderful introduction to a concept not well known in our medical staff, leading to expanded options for patient care, an always desirable outcome.  Dr. Finger is a resource who will "linger" in our resource list based upon his presentation.  -- Marty Kiernan, MD, director of continuing education, Penrose Hospital, Colorado Springs, CO

Reg Finger short bio

 

Reginald Finger, MD, MPH received the Doctor of Medicine degree in 1981 and a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology in 1983 from the University of Washington in Seattle.  From 1985 to 1997 Dr. Finger worked with the Kentucky Department for Public Health, where he directed 13 statewide public health programs including communicable disease prevention and health promotion.  Since 1997, Dr. Finger has lived in Colorado Springs, where his activities have included research, investigation, and publishing at the local health department and at two other nonprofit agencies.  From 2003 to 2006 Dr. Finger served a term on the nation’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).  Since August 2006 Dr. Finger has worked with the National Embryo Donation Center, researching, writing, publishing, and lecturing in a quest to help solve the medical and bioethical problems associated with embryo donation.  He advocates in a variety of settings among health professionals and the public about this unique and rewarding way to build a family.