SMFM Expert Series

SMFM Expert Series: Advanced Techniques in Needleworks, First Trimester Ultrasound, and Critical Care.

The SMFM Expert Series: Advanced Techniques in Needleworks, First Trimester Ultrasound, and Critical Care is a specialized 3-day educational program designed for maternal-fetal medicine professionals. These intensive courses cover advanced needlework techniques for procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling, detailed first-trimester ultrasound assessments for early anomaly detection, and critical care management for high-risk pregnancies.

Led by expert faculty, the series combines hands-on training, case-based discussions, and the latest evidence-based practices to enhance clinical skills and improve patient outcomes in maternal-fetal medicine. 

Needleworks 2.0
Monday, October 13, 2025
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Next-Level Obstetric Critical Care: An Immersive Simulation-Based Course
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

This course focuses on acute maternal conditions such as stroke, sepsis, cardiac arrest, and also provides a chance for hands-on practice for operative management of obstetric hemorrhage and placenta accreta spectrum.  The course emphasizes the decision-making and intensive care unit (ICU) management strategies for common and rare events and technical skills unique to the MFM role. Additionally, immersive multistage simulation cases incorporating telemedicine, video consults, and maternal transport management will be included, along with everything designed to engage MFMs in realistic, high-intensity training to enhance their capacity to respond effectively in critical situations.

Ideal for MFMs, fellows, and other clinicians who care for obstetric critical care patients.

Detailed First Trimester Ultrasound
Tuesday, October 14 – Wednesday, October 15, 2025
8:00 am – 5:00 pm each day

Join Professors Simon Meagher and Aris Papageorghiou and a distinguished faculty of experts for a dynamic two-day symposium packed with essential insights and the latest advancements in first-trimester ultrasound. This comprehensive course covers fundamental techniques before progressing to cutting-edge developments and the latest research in the field.

The program features live scanning sessions, instructional videos, and a practical approach to routine screening and diagnosis. Eight interactive sessions integrate engaging case studies with key clinical takeaways, with ample time for audience participation, online engagement, and panel discussions.

Designed for sonographers, obstetricians, radiologists, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, and trainees, this course is an essential learning experience for professionals seeking to refine their expertise in first-trimester ultrasound.