Fellowship in Fetal Medicine

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Course Overview: The Fellowship in Fetal Medicine is designed to equip healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge and clinical skills in fetal health assessment, diagnosis, and management of fetal anomalies. The course emphasizes the use of advanced ultrasound techniques, genetic testing, and prenatal diagnostic procedures to ensure the well-being of both the fetus and the mother. This program is ideal for obstetricians, gynecologists, and other healthcare professionals who want to specialize in fetal medicine.

This Fellowship in Fetal Medicine equips healthcare professionals with the necessary skills to provide comprehensive fetal care, from diagnosis and management of anomalies to fetal therapy and postnatal planning.

Clinical Training: Participants will undergo a one-month clinical rotation in an accredited fetal medicine unit, where they will gain hands-on experience in prenatal diagnosis, fetal therapy, and multidisciplinary care of high-risk pregnancies.

Duration of the Course: One Year

Master Fetal Imaging Techniques: Understand advanced ultrasound techniques for fetal assessment, including Doppler and 3D/4D imaging.
Diagnose and Manage Fetal Anomalies: Develop expertise in detecting and managing fetal anomalies through prenatal screening and diagnostic tests.
Understand Fetal Growth and Development: Gain in-depth knowledge of normal and abnormal fetal growth patterns.
Perform Prenatal Diagnostic Procedures: Learn to carry out invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS).
Handle High-Risk Pregnancies: Acquire skills to manage pregnancies with fetal complications, including fetal therapy options.
Collaborate in Multidisciplinary Care: Understand the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration for managing complex fetal and maternal conditions.

Course Content

Module 1 – Introduction to Fetal Medicine : Weeks 1-4

Week 1: Overview of fetal medicine

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Week 2: Fetal anatomy and normal development

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Week 3: Early pregnancy complications

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Week 4: Ethical considerations in fetal medicine

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Module 2 – Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis : Weeks 5-8

Module 3 – Fetal Growth and Doppler Studies : Weeks 9-12

Module 4 – Fetal Therapy and Management of Anomalies : Weeks 13-16

Module 5 – Genetics and Fetal Anomalies : Weeks 17-20

Module 6 – High-Risk Pregnancy Management : Weeks 21-24

Module 7 – Obstetric Ultrasound and 3D/4D Imaging : Weeks 25-28

Module 8 – Fetal Cardiology : Weeks 29-32

Module 9 – Fetal Neurology : Weeks 33-36

Module 10 – Fetal Surgery and Postnatal Care : Weeks 37-40

Module 11 – Legal and Ethical Aspects in Fetal Medicine : Weeks 41-44

Module 12 – Obstetric Complications Affecting the Fetus : Weeks 45-48

Exam Preparation and Final Assessment : Weeks 49-52

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Course Content

Module 1 – Introduction to Fetal Medicine : Weeks 1-4

Week 1: Overview of fetal medicine

Week 2: Fetal anatomy and normal development

Week 3: Early pregnancy complications

Week 4: Ethical considerations in fetal medicine

Module 2 – Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis : Weeks 5-8

Week 5: Screening for chromosomal abnormalities (NT scan, first-trimester screening)

Week 6: Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)

Week 7: Detailed anomaly scan at 18-20 weeks

Week 8: Procedures – Amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling (CVS)

Module 3 – Fetal Growth and Doppler Studies : Weeks 9-12

Week 9: Normal fetal growth patterns and monitoring

Week 10: Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)

Week 11: Doppler ultrasound in fetal medicine

Week 12: Assessment of fetal well-being using biophysical profile

Module 4 – Fetal Therapy and Management of Anomalies : Weeks 13-16

Week 13: Management of fetal abnormalities (e.g., neural tube defects, congenital heart defects)

Week 14: Fetal infections (e.g., TORCH) and their management

Week 15: Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) and its treatment

Week 16: Fetal therapy – Intrauterine transfusions and fetoscopy

Module 5 – Genetics and Fetal Anomalies : Weeks 17-20

Week 17: Genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis

Week 18: Genetic syndromes and chromosomal abnormalities

Week 19: Fetal skeletal dysplasias and other structural anomalies

Week 20: Procedures – Fetal blood sampling and genetic testing

Module 6 – High-Risk Pregnancy Management : Weeks 21-24

Week 21: Maternal diseases affecting the fetus (e.g., diabetes, hypertension)

Week 22: Preterm birth and its prevention

Week 23: Management of multiple pregnancies

Week 24: Procedures – Cervical cerclage, and use of steroids in preterm labor

Module 7 – Obstetric Ultrasound and 3D/4D Imaging : Weeks 25-28

Week 25: Advanced obstetric ultrasound techniques

Week 26: 3D/4D ultrasound and its role in fetal assessment

Week 27: Ultrasound evaluation of the fetal heart (fetal echocardiography)

Week 28: Procedures – Fetal echocardiography and Doppler studies

Module 8 – Fetal Cardiology : Weeks 29-32

Week 29: Fetal heart development and common congenital heart defects

Week 30: Diagnosis and management of fetal arrhythmias

Week 31: Fetal cardiology interventions

Week 32: Procedures – Fetal echocardiography for diagnosing heart defects

Module 9 – Fetal Neurology : Weeks 33-36

Week 33: Fetal brain development

Week 34: Diagnosis and management of central nervous system anomalies

Week 35: Intrauterine stroke and fetal brain injuries

Week 36: Procedures – Neurosonography for fetal brain assessment

Module 10 – Fetal Surgery and Postnatal Care : Weeks 37-40

Week 37: Fetal surgery techniques and indications

Week 38: Management of fetuses requiring postnatal surgery

Week 39: Transition from fetal to neonatal care

Week 40: Procedures – Counseling and coordination with pediatric surgeons

Module 11 – Legal and Ethical Aspects in Fetal Medicine : Weeks 41-44

Week 41: Ethical dilemmas in fetal diagnosis and therapy

Week 42: Legal issues in fetal medicine, including consent

Week 43: Managing families’ expectations in high-risk pregnancies

Week 44: Procedures – Ethical decision-making in complex cases

Module 12 – Obstetric Complications Affecting the Fetus : Weeks 45-48

Week 45: Placental insufficiency and its effects on fetal growth

Week 46: Pre-eclampsia and its impact on fetal health

Week 47: Management of intra-amniotic infections

Week 48: Procedures – Monitoring fetal well-being in complicated pregnancies

Exam Preparation and Final Assessment : Weeks 49-52

Week 49: Review of key concepts in fetal medicine

Week 50: Case discussions and problem-solving sessions

Week 51: Mock exams and simulated patient scenarios

Week 52: Final exam and practical assessment

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