When you are researching fertility clinics, you will often see credentials like ASRM, SART and lab accreditation listed somewhere on the website. These are not just logos. They represent real standards a clinic has to meet. RMA of Michigan holds all three memberships, and its embryology lab meets the accreditation standard required to keep them. Here is what each one actually means for your care.
What is ASRM?
ASRM stands for the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. It is the main professional organization for reproductive medicine in the United States. It sets practice guidelines and ethical standards that shape how fertility care is delivered nationwide. Physicians and clinics that belong to ASRM commit to following its published guidance.
What is SART, and how is it different from ASRM?
SART stands for the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology. It operates under ASRM but focuses specifically on clinics that perform IVF and other assisted reproductive procedures. SART membership comes with its own requirements, including annual outcome reporting and embryology lab accreditation. Think of ASRM as the broader professional body and SART as the specialized standard for fertility clinics themselves.
What is SREI?
SREI stands for the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. It is a subspecialty society for physicians who have completed additional fellowship training in reproductive endocrinology beyond their initial OB/GYN residency. Membership signals that a physician has pursued and maintained board certification in this specific subspecialty.
Is RMA of Michigan a member of these organizations?
Yes. RMA of Michigan is a member of ASRM, SART and SREI. These memberships are listed on our about page. SART membership specifically can also be independently verified through SART’s own clinic directory.
What does lab accreditation actually mean?
SART membership requires an embryology lab to be accredited by either the College of American Pathologists or The Joint Commission. Both organizations conduct independent inspections of a lab’s equipment, protocols and quality controls. Accreditation is not a one time achievement. Labs are re-inspected on an ongoing basis to keep their status.
Why does an on-site lab matter?
RMA of Michigan’s embryology lab is located inside our Troy clinic. Eggs, sperm and embryos never have to travel to a separate facility. Every step follows strict identification and chain of custody procedures. Keeping the lab on site reduces the handling and transport involved in your care.
How can I verify these credentials myself?
You do not have to take a clinic’s word for its memberships. SART maintains a public directory of member clinics at sartcorsonline.com, and ASRM lists its own member organizations as well. Checking a clinic’s credentials directly is a reasonable step for any patient comparing fertility clinics.
Why do these memberships and accreditations matter for my care?
They mean your care is measured against outside standards, not just the clinic’s own internal process. ASRM guidelines, SART reporting requirements and lab accreditation inspections all exist so that a clinic’s quality can be checked by someone other than the clinic itself. That external accountability is worth knowing about before you start treatment.
Credentials like ASRM, SART and lab accreditation are not just badges on a website. They represent real, ongoing standards a clinic has to meet and keep meeting. Knowing what they mean makes it easier to understand what you are actually looking at when you compare fertility clinics.
RMA of Michigan has provided reproductive endocrinology and fertility care to patients across metro Detroit since 2006, with locations in Troy and Livonia. Our team of board-certified physicians builds personalized treatment plans for IVF, IUI, egg freezing and LGBTQIA+ family building. Every cycle is supported by our in-house embryology lab and the credentials outlined above. If you have questions about your own fertility journey, our team is here to help. Visit rmami.com to learn more or schedule a consultation.