Help patients overcome infertility and become a leader in basic and clinical research through the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship at the Shady Grove Fertility Jones Institute.
About SFG - Jones Institute
Effective June 30, 2021, the Jones Institute transitioned all patient care to our affiliated partner , a premier fertility center and home to over 85,000 SGF babies born across the country. SGF Jones Institute, the new name for the Jones Institute Reproductive Endocrine Clinical Practice, opened to patients on July 7, 2021 in the Jones location on our main campus in Norfolk where the REI Fellowship resides.
Our prestigious past
Train at SGF Jones Institute, responsible for the first IVF baby in the United States and the first intracytoplasmic sperm injection research.
The late Drs. Howard and Georgeanna Jones, founders of the Jones Institute, integrated science and practice as an early example of translational research. This tradition has continued since our fellowship was established in 1981.
What sets us apart?
Our fellows benefit from balanced practice in clinical care and research. Gain expertise in treating infertility through assisted reproduction and master the surgical techniques needed to address disorders of the reproductive tract.
Complement your training and advance patient care in our active research programs. As an investigator, you'll study the endometrium, implantation, oocyte maturation and oocyte donation, male infertility and more. Fellows work one-on-one with experienced faculty and can take advantage of the vast resources available for training.
Where you'll train
Shady Grove Fertility Jones Institute
The offers the latest assisted-reproductive technologies such as intrauterine insemination, in vitro fertilization, donor eggs, and egg freezing. The SGF Jones Institute is the home base for the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship. Fellows conduct research in the SGF Jones Institute laboratory and treat patients at the institute's clinics.
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
is a 160-bed acute care hospital that serves southern Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and northeastern North Carolina. Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, in partnership with Bon Secours Virginia, brings quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, award-winning patient safety initiatives, advanced technology and a patient-centered approach to care for patients. A Magnet medical center with more than 100 physicians and services offered, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital provides its communities with comprehensive healthcare.
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
the primary teaching hospital for our institute, is home to the area's only Level I trauma center and burn trauma unit and the region's premier heart program. Sentara Norfolk General's obstetrics unit has about 700 maternal transports and 3,000 deliveries annually. Fellows assist on the labor and delivery service and sharpen their skills in genital tract surgery and robotic-assisted surgery at this hospital.
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
is the only freestanding children's hospital in Virginia. With 206 beds, it is the regional pediatric referral center for coastal Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. The hospital, a pediatric Level I trauma center, is home to the area's largest and most advanced neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, as well as the state's only acute inpatient rehabilitation unit. Faculty are involved in research locally, nationally and internationally.
See yourself in Hampton Roads
The Hampton Roads region is a vibrant community with 1.7 million residents scattered across nine cities and five counties in southeastern coastal Virginia.
Miles of waterfront, historical and cultural attractions, parks and outdoor recreation areas, lively nightlife, seasonal festivals and family-friendly entertainment make it clear that there's something for everyone here in Hampton Roads.
We know life happens, and we want you to be covered when it does. That's why we offer competitive benefits packages for our residents and fellows.
A supportive environment
Work-life balance is important during your fellowship, and we are committed to supporting our fellows throughout their time in our program. Our residents and fellows receive the same wellness resources as our faculty and staff.
In addition, our Resident Wellness program for residents and fellows gives you access to support groups, after-hours counseling services, running clubs, leadership coaching and more.
