Advanced Obstetric Ultrasound and Advanced Antenatal Practice Course

Joint RCOG/BMFMS Meeting

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For any queries regarding this event, please contact:
Barbara Mettle-Olympio
Tel: +44 (0) 207 772 6279
Email: bmettle-olympio@rcog.org.uk

Monday 25 – Tuesday 26 June, Advanced Obstetric Ultrasound - A problem-based approach

Overview

This course offers a comprehensive review of the diagnosis, management and counselling for fetal
anomaly and will be of benefit to all involved with antenatal fetal ultrasound. There will be pre-course
material provided to allow for greater interactive learning on the day. Case-based discussions will be used
to review advanced ultrasound techniques and common clinical dilemmas, as well as rare conditions.
There will also be interactive quizzes to review learning outcomes. The course is suitable for consultants
with an interest in antenatal ultrasound.

Wednesday 27 June, Advanced Antenatal Care - A problem-based approach

Overview

This course covers the clinical challenges and dilemmas commonly faced in late pregnancy. The course
will cover many of the aspects which make managing high-risk pregnancy challenging. This includes fetal
conditions, such as severe growth restriction, suspected intrauterine infection or twin to twin transfusion
syndrome and maternal conditions such as obesity, psychiatric illness or pre-eclampsia. Achieving a safe
balance between inpatient care and outpatient monitoring will be reviewed and interactive quizzes
will monitor learning outcomes. The course is suitable for all Consultants with an interest in high-risk
pregnancy. There will be pre-course material provided in order to make the most of the problem-based
programme.
The Advanced Obstetric Ultrasound and Advanced Antenatal Care course is suitable for consultants
with an interest in antenatal ultrasound as well as those training in Fetal Medicine as a subspecialty or for
the ‘Fetal Medicine’ or the ‘Advanced Antenatal Practice’ Advanced Training Skills Modules (ATSMs). This
course is valid for three years, and must be completed prior to completion of the practical component of
the ATSMs. It also supports the obstetric RCOG intermediate ultrasound modules.

Why attend?

• The entire three days are suitable for the theoretical element of the ‘Fetal Medicine’ ATSM
• The Advanced Antenatal Practitioner ATSM only requires attendance at the final day but there will be
  topics of interest across all 3 days
• l Claim up to 22 CPD credits for full attendance at this full conference (Advanced Obstetric Ultrasound and
  Advanced Antenatal Care)

Who should attend?

• All Trainees and Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Those who are registered, or plan to register for the Advanced Antenatal Practice and Fetal Medicine
  ATSMs
• All clinicians involved in the diagnosis, management and counselling of fetal anomalies and antenatal
  high-risk obstetrics
• Staff Grades, Staff Doctors, Trust Doctors and Associate Specialists

Course Organisers

Mr Gerald Mason FRCOG, Leeds
Dr Paul Moran MRCOG, Newcastle upon Tyne

Honarary Director of Conferences

Miss Ranee Thakar MD MRCOG, London

Exhibitors

Hologic Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostic and medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women.
Hologic’s core business units are focused on mammography and breast biopsy, radiation treatment for early-stage breast cancer, cervical cancer screening, and treatment for mennorrhagia, osteoporosis assessment and preterm birth screening.

Hologic Inc
Surgical Marketing Executive
Unit 2, Link 10, Napier Way
Crawley, West Sussex
RH10 9RA

Tel: +44 (0) 1293 608 511
Website: www.hologic.com

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