As demand for fertility treatments rises, a new training model in Texas is preparing the next generation of IVF professionals
San Antonio, Texas, US, 2 January 2026 – The fertility care landscape in the United States is changing rapidly. As more individuals and couples turn to assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization, or IVF, the demand for skilled medical professionals is growing just as fast. While investment in fertility clinics is increasing nationwide, access to care remains limited due to high costs and a shortage of trained specialists.
In response to this growing gap, a new fertility training program in San Antonio is working to expand the IVF workforce and improve access to care.
Building skills for a growing fertility field
IVF Academy USA, launched in 2024 and located on the North Side of San Antonio, is an accredited training institution focused entirely on IVF education. The program trains doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and laboratory professionals to support fertility treatments through hands-on learning.
The academy offers six- and twelve-month programs that teach participants how to assist with egg retrievals, embryo transfers, and laboratory procedures. In December, the school celebrated a major milestone by graduating its first group of seven clinicians.
According to program leaders, this type of focused training is rare in the fertility field and is designed to meet a growing national need for IVF professionals.
Why is IVF demand rising
IVF is the most widely used fertility treatment in the United States, accounting for nearly all assisted reproductive procedures. In recent years, the number of babies born through IVF has steadily increased, reflecting both advances in medical science and changing family planning trends.
However, IVF remains expensive. A single treatment cycle can cost tens of thousands of dollars, often not including medications. Because insurance coverage for fertility care is limited, many people are unable to afford treatment, even when medically recommended.
At the same time, fertility clinics are struggling to keep up with patient demand. Reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists, and trained support staff are in short supply, making wait times longer and access more difficult.
Training more professionals, faster
IVF Academy USA aims to address this shortage by offering specialized, hands-on training that prepares healthcare providers to support fertility clinics more quickly than traditional academic pathways.
Participants gain experience through simulations and real-world clinical exposure, allowing them to assist fertility specialists effectively. Graduates are not intended to replace reproductive endocrinologists but to work alongside them, expanding clinic capacity and improving patient care.
The program also includes a laboratory school for embryologists, who play a critical role in handling eggs, sperm, and embryos during IVF procedures.
Meeting future fertility needs
Experts estimate that the U.S. fertility market will continue to grow significantly over the next decade. As demand increases, the need for trained professionals will only become more urgent.
Programs like IVF Academy USA highlight a shift toward practical, skills-based medical education designed to respond directly to healthcare shortages. By training more IVF support professionals, the program hopes to improve efficiency, reduce bottlenecks, and ultimately make fertility care more accessible.
As fertility treatments become a more common part of modern healthcare, education, and workforce development will play a key role in shaping the future of reproductive medicine in the United States.