Annual Report 2023
Welcome to the ASRM 2023 Annual Report!Scroll this page to view highlights from the report and video recaps from ASRM President Dr. Paula Amato, ASRM CEO Dr. Jared Robins, and ASRM Staff. To view the full report in our flipbook, please click the link below.
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A Look Back at 2023
Thank you for your interest in ASRM and our 2023 Annual Report! Click the image to view a welcome message from ASRM CEO Dr. Jared Robins, who highlights some of ASRM’s proudest moments from 2023.
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ASRM 2023 Scientific Congress & Expo
The ASRM 2023 Scientific Congress & Expo marked the return to pre-COVID levels of participation in the meeting. The Congress welcomed thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors who converged on New Orleans, Louisiana, to network, learn, and enjoy The Big Easy!
ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo: Recap with Callie Armstead
Callie Armstead, ASRM Educational Meetings Manager, gives statistics and highlights from the ASRM 2023 Scientific Congress & Expo, including the launch of the ASRM/SSR SPARK initiative and the reproductive medicine pipeline programs, KEEPR and Career Pathways.Listen to a recap of the 2023 Scientific Congress & Expo with Callie Armstead
ASRM Academy
ASRM Academy continues to evolve, offering innovative resources and opportunities for professional growth. In 2023, ASRM released new guidance on practice, ethics, and coding and developed more targeted, specialized programming for a spectrum of reproductive health professionals. We expanded our engagement through the new KEEPR program at ASRM 2023, continued the Career Pathways program, and launched the ASRM/SSR SPARK Program to connect researchers. In addition, ASRM began developing new on-the-go tools, including the EDGE embryo grading tool and MedTalks videos.
ASRM Academy: Recap with Sarah Ramaiah
ASRM Academy is the center of all educational programming for ASRM, offering a variety of learning activities using a multitude of educational modalities. Click the image to watch a video of Sarah Ramaiah, ASRM Curriculum Design Strategist, talking about the array of educational opportunities offered through ASRM Academy in 2023.Learn more about ASRM Academy educational opportunities
ASRM Research Institute
The ASRM Research Institute is pleased to have awarded nearly $1,000,000 toward research in reproductive medicine in 2023. These projects could not have been funded without the help of our grant partners and the generosity of our donors.
ASRM Research Institute: Recap with Tonya Carey
ASRM achieves the research pillar of its mission through the ASRM Research Institute, which focuses on areas that will have the most impact on the practice of reproductive medicine, particularly when other funding sources are inadequate. Click the image to hear ASRM Research Institute Administrator Tonya Carey give a brief update from 2023.Learn more about the Research Institute with Tonya Carey
Membership
ASRM made strides in 2023, introducing a new membership category, Physician Doctoral, tailored for physician members. Notably, several special interest groups, including Social Media, In Vitro Maturation, and Artificial Intelligence, celebrated their inaugural year, and the forming Hispanic SIG held its inaugural members' meeting at the ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo in New Orleans.
The ARM & NPG 2023 conference saw record attendance, with over 240 participants. Meanwhile, the SRS Surgical Scholars Track recognized its first graduates and expanded to encompass ten programs nationwide. ASRM affiliated societies and professional groups expanded their online presence, some garnering significant followings on LinkedIn.
The ARM & NPG 2023 conference saw record attendance, with over 240 participants. Meanwhile, the SRS Surgical Scholars Track recognized its first graduates and expanded to encompass ten programs nationwide. ASRM affiliated societies and professional groups expanded their online presence, some garnering significant followings on LinkedIn.
In 2023, ASRM saw a nearly 2% increase in total membership, including almost 5% growth in our allied health professional category.
ASRM membership serves healthcare providers all over the world from more than 100 countries. Canada, Japan, India, Australia, and Mexico have significant member representation, with members from those nations comprising almost 10% of ASRM membership in 2023. In addition, almost 30% of the attendees of the ASRM 2023 Scientific Congress & Expo were from countries outside the US.
Membership: Recap with Dani Mosley
Dani Mosley, ASRM Member Services Manager, gives a brief overview of membership happenings from 2023, including the launch of the new Physician-Doctoral membership category, the ARM & NPG Joint Meeting, the SRS Surgical Scholars Track, and updates on ASRM member groups.
Learn about ASRM membership in 2023 with Dani Mosley
Advocacy and Policy
In 2023, ASRM celebrated significant advancements in fertility preservation legislation, with mandates becoming law in Texas, Montana, and Kentucky. In Washington, DC, ASRM's advocacy efforts supported forthcoming IVF and fertility preservation insurance mandates for large group insurance markets, anticipated to be enacted in 2025. ASRM also played a pivotal role in supporting Ohio's ballot measure affirming reproductive rights, engaging in various advocacy efforts such as hosting podcasts, airing radio ads, and mobilizing members to send postcards to voters. In addition, ASRM's consistent advocacy led to expanded fertility coverage benefits for Federal Employee Health Benefits program enrollees in 2024.
Government Affairs: recap with jessie losch
The ASRM Office of Public Affairs had a busy and productive 2023. Click the image to watch a video of ASRM Government Affairs Manager Jessie Losch giving a recap of advocacy activities for last year.Learn more about our advocacy activities
Center for Policy and Leadership: recap with becca o'connor
Click the image to watch a short video of CPL Director Becca O’Connor speaking about the progress made by the CPL in 2023, including a series of reports analyzing the implications of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization on reproductive healthcare, CPL contributions to external events, and the launch of the PRIMED Scholars advocacy training program, which will offer in-depth courses on policymaking, persuasive communication, and grassroots engagement to its inaugural cohort in early 2024.
Watch Becca O'Connor give an update from the CPL
f&s family of journals
Fertility and Sterility Family of Journals: recap with Dr. kurt barnhart
In 2023, Fertility and Sterility maintained their strong Impact Factor, ranking 6th in Obstetrics and Gynecology and 3rd in Reproductive Biology. The Fertility and Sterility On Air Podcast released 29 episodes, reaching listeners in 129 countries. Journal Club Global hosted 12 events worldwide, with over 800 online participants. Additionally, three special issues covered vital topics, featuring contributions from leading experts. Combined downloads for Fertility and Sterility, F&S Reports, F&S Science, and F&S Reviews totaled more than 8 million in 2023.The Fertility and Sterility Family of Journals continues to make an impact globally through its multi-media endeavors, including the four journals, the Fertility and Sterility On Air podcast, Journal Club Global, and specially-released issues. Click the image to listen to Fertility and Sterility Editor-in-Chief Dr. Kurt Barnhart talk about the journal highlights for 2023.
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Industry Development
To help further our mission and vision, ASRM is committed to engaging and collaborating with industry and corporate partners, both around the ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo and throughout the year with expanded engagement opportunities.
Support highlights from 2023 include increased industry support via grants, sponsorships, and in-kind donations; continued expansion of industry support for research awards; a $5 million endowment from Ferring Pharmaceuticals for in-training healthcare professionals’ educational programs; growth of the ASRM Corporate Member Council (CMC); and more than $3 million in ASRM 2023 exhibits and support revenue.
Support highlights from 2023 include increased industry support via grants, sponsorships, and in-kind donations; continued expansion of industry support for research awards; a $5 million endowment from Ferring Pharmaceuticals for in-training healthcare professionals’ educational programs; growth of the ASRM Corporate Member Council (CMC); and more than $3 million in ASRM 2023 exhibits and support revenue.
Fund development
Several notable funds were established within ASRM in 2023 to support excellence and advancement in reproductive medicine, including the Carlos Simón, MD, PhD Fund for Excellence in Translational Research Award, the Samuel C. Pang, MD, Leadership in LGBTQ+ Education & Research Fund, the Joseph Sanfilippo, MD, MBA, In Training-Surgical Research Fund, and the William D. Schlaff, MD, Mentorship and Career Development Symposium Fund. In addition, 2023 was a very successful year for the ASRM President’s Gala, with almost $600,000 in total revenue. You can view a full list of 2023 donors on pages 13-15 of the ASRM Annual Report.
Fund Development: recap with holly jaap hilton
Thank you to all the donors who supported the work on ASRM in 2023! Click the image to watch ASRM’s Director of Charitable Giving, Holly Jaap Hilton, highlight educational initiatives funded by donors in 2023 and recap the money raised by the 2023 President’s Gala.Learn about ASRM Fundraising with Holly Jaap Hilton
Finances
ASRM has a diverse stream of revenue, which includes membership dues, the Scientific Congress & Expo, donations and other support, publications revenue, and education fees.
A Look Ahead to 2024
2023 is a wrap! Wondering what is in store for ASRM? Listen to this clip of 2023-2024 ASRM President Dr. Paula Amato on a recent Fertility & Sterility On Air Podcast episode talking with Dr. Molly Kornfield about her goals and vision for the upcoming year. Dr. Amato highlights equity, access, and innovation as key themes and also underscores the significance of education and research in reproductive medicine, with a focus on increasing global collaboration and attention to broader reproductive health issues beyond infertility. Finally, she previews upcoming initiatives, including a report from the Donor-Conceived People Task Force and the revision of ASRM's strategic plan.Take a look ahead with Dr. Paula Amato
