P.A.R.E.S. - Philadelphia Area Reproductive Endocrine Society

The Philadelphia Area Reproductive Endocrine Society is committed to promoting continuing education for reproductive endocrinologists in the tri-state area and to facilitate the exchange of ideas in this field. This mission is accomplished by providing regularly scheduled educational opportunities through cutting-edge information provided by celebrated professionals in their particular areas of endeavor.

MEETING - SAVE THE DATE

Philadelphia Area Reproductive Endocrine Society
invites you to an IN-PERSON meeting.

Topic: "The Etiology of the Modern REI Claim:
Mitigate Risks in the IVF lab and REI Practice"

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Steven Katz, MD

CEO, REI Protect

TIME: Cocktails 6:00 pm, Dinner and Program 7:00 pm

VENUE: Philadelphia Marriott Old City, One Dock Street, Philadelphia

-----REGISTRATION-----

PRESIDENT'S GREETING - January 2026

Dear Colleagues and Friends of P.A.R.E.S.,

Welcome back everyone! I am excited to revive this wonderful organization that has meant so much to many of us during our careers in the Philadelphia area. This organization had been a Philadelphia establishment before the 1990s that has allowed us to keep in touch with our local colleagues throughout the years. Previously, mail and land line phones were the main forms of communication and physicians looked forward to the occasional evening away from families discussing the latest scientific developments.

Like many aspects of life, our new fast paced world with instantaneous communication keeps us busy with a variety of professional and personal commitments. We appreciated the zoom meetings that continued through the Pandemic, but it was not quite the same as the camaraderie of in person meetings. Since the Pandemic we have all experienced that many new requirements and commitments limiting our ability to attend meetings. Unfortunately, no meetings were offered last year.

I am hoping to bring back in person meetings. We have re-created the board with younger members in our field to breathe new life into the organization. The goal will be to have 2 live meetings per year. We plan to have one meeting this spring and forgo the membership dues that prevented some members from participating.

Please save the date for April 16th. I am very excited to announce that Dr Steven Katz will be presenting a lecture on "The Etiology of the Modern REI Claim."

Dr. Katz has focused his career exclusively on Advanced Reproductive Medicine since 1995. He started the Fertility Associates of the Bay Area and helped launch an investment group which assists other REI programs. Presently, Dr. Katz dedicates his professional life to helping fertility centers and providers through the only risk management and medical professional liability program solely dedicated to REI practices and IVF labs in the United States.

I look forward to seeing everyone in person again to share ideas and hope you will consider joining us for the meeting in April.

Warm Regards,

Wendy J. Schillings, MD FACOG
President 2025-2026