13/07/2025
Dr. Chaitanya Shembekar Takes Charge as Secretary General of Maharashtra Association of Infertility Specialists (MSR)
The Maharashtra Chapter of the Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction, known as MSR, is a prominent body comprising over 1,000 infertility specialists from across the state. A new committee of office bearers was recently constituted at Kolhapur, under the leadership of senior IVF consultant Dr. Ameet Patki from Mumbai.
Dr D T Shirke, Vice Chancellor Shivaji University, Kolhapur was the chief guest for installation ceremony along with Dr Padmarekha Jirge as outgoing Chairperson.
Dr. Chaitanya Shembekar, a senior infertility specialist based in Nagpur, has taken over as the Secretary General of MSR. He will serve in this role for a term of two years.
During his tenure, MSR aims to undertake several impactful initiatives. These include organizing public forums and health check-up camps in both urban and rural areas, conducting training programs for nurses, embryologists, and counselors, and extending outreach to doctors practicing in rural regions to equip them with skills to manage infertility. The association also plans to host seminars, conferences, and webinars as part of continuing medical education, along with offering hands-on training in IVF techniques for both embryologists and clinicians.
Infertility is a growing concern, with one in every five couples facing challenges related to conception. Factors such as delayed marriages, lifestyle stress, pollution, smoking, and alcohol consumption have contributed to the steady decline in fertility rates — both globally and within India.
Recognizing the magnitude of this challenge, MSR, under the leadership of Dr. Ameet Patki and Dr. Chaitanya Shembekar, remains dedicated to supporting childless couples and addressing infertility through education, innovation, and compassionate care.
