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3rd Mastercourse in Neurosonography

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Date: 25th & 26th April 2020
Venue: Auditorium, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi

Faculty
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Dr. Karina Krajden Haratz
Specialist in Fetal Medicine and Fetal Neuroimaging,
Senior Consultant at the ObGyn US Unit – Lis Maternity Hospital – Tel Aviv Medical Center, Israel.
Researcher and Lecturer affiliated to the Tel Aviv University.

Target audience
Sonologists and Fetal Medicine practitioners, ObGyn Ultrasound consultants (max 20 delegates for hands-on)

Objectives
A unique 2-day intensive learning experience on Fetal Neurosonography focused on the exam technique and definition of normal imaging patterns: Hands-on training, dedicated time with expert, state-of-the art lectures, 3D practice with real-case volumes.

Programme schedule
Day 1
TIME TOPIC
8:00 Registration and opening
8:30 Physical aspects and presets for better imaging the fetal CNS
09:15 Technical aspects of the Neurosonographic exam
10:00 Neurosonoembryology
10:45 Coffee break
11:15 The lateral ventricles: developmental sonoanatomy and work-up in ventriculomegaly
12:15 Developmental sonoanatomy of the anterior complex and the CC and abnormal imaging patterns
13:45 Lunch
14:45 Live scan 1
15:15 Group hands-on training
Day 2
TIME TOPIC
8:00 Developmental sonoanatomy of midbrain-hindbrain structures and the differential diagnosis of MB-HB anomalies
09:30 3D neurosonography – tips and tricks
10:15 Coffee break
10:45 The fetal brain parenchyma and cortex – normal development and patterns of disease
12:00 The brain vasculature and congenital vascular malformations.
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Live scan 2
15:00 Alternate groups – hands on / 3D practice

 
Registration Fees :

  • 32000 INR for theory with hands-on practical
  • 17000 INR for only theory

*Delegates appearing for practical session need to submit documents of their degree, med council reg and affidavit.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

1. Bank Transfer to A/c No: 03192560004661; HDFC Bank, South Extension Branch, New Delhi; IFSC Code: HDFC0000319
2. Post Cheque in favour of “Fetal Medicine Foundation,India” to:
Apollo Centre for Fetal Medicine,
Gate No:7, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals , Sarita Vihar, New Delhi,110044

For Programme Queries, Contact:
Dr Rachna Gupta, General Secretary: 09899294499
Dr Akshatha Sharma, Programme Coordinator : 09891494545
Dr Anita Kaul : 9811100511 anita_kaul@apollohospitalsdelhi.com

For Registration, PCPNDT, Payment details, Contact:
Himanshi: 09560127575, 011-29873018, 011-29873056 or write to fetalmedicine@apollodelhi.com

2nd Mastercourse in Neurosonography

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Date: 21st & 22nd September 2019
Venue: Auditorium, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi

Faculty
Dr. Karina Krajden Haratz
Tel Aviv Medical Center / Wolfson Medical Center

Target audience
Sonologists and Fetal Medicine practitioners, ObGyn Ultrasound consultants (max 20 delegates for hands-on)

Objectives
A unique 2-day intensive learning experience on Fetal Neurosonography focused on the exam technique and definition of normal imaging patterns: Hands-on training, dedicated time with expert, state-of-the art lectures, 3D practice with real-case volumes.

Programme schedule
Day 1
TIME TOPIC
8:00 Registration and opening
8:30 Physical aspects and presets for better imaging the fetal CNS
09:15 Technical aspects of the Neurosonographic exam
10:00 Neurosonoembryology
10:45 Coffee break
11:15 The lateral ventricles: developmental sonoanatomy and work-up in ventriculomegaly
12:15 Developmental sonoanatomy of the anterior complex and the CC and abnormal imaging patterns
13:45 Lunch
14:45 Live scan 1
15:15 Group hands-on training
Day 2
TIME TOPIC
8:00 Developmental sonoanatomy of midbrain-hindbrain structures and the differential diagnosis of MB-HB anomalies
09:30 3D neurosonography – tips and tricks
10:15 Coffee break
10:45 The fetal brain parenchyma and cortex – normal development and patterns of disease
12:00 The brain vasculature and congenital vascular malformations.
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Live scan 2
15:00 Alternate groups – hands on / 3D practice

Registration Fees :
32000 INR for theory with hands-on practical
17000 INR for only theory 

*Delegates appearing for practical session need to submit documents of their degree, med council reg and affidavit.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

1. Bank Transfer to A/c No: 03192560004661; HDFC Bank, South Extension Branch, New Delhi; IFSC Code: HDFC0000319
2. Post Cheque in favour of “Fetal Medicine Foundation,India” to:
Apollo Centre for Fetal Medicine,
Gate No:7, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals , Sarita Vihar, New Delhi,110044

For Queries Contact: Dr Rachna Gupta, General Secretary: 09899294499 Dr Akshatha Sharma, Programme Coordinator : 09891494545 or write to fetalmedicine@apollodelhi.com

Email: anita_kaul@apollohospitalsdelhi.com

Registration for Hands on course is now closed. You can still register for Theory course

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Role of accredited biochemical reagents in aneuploidy and pre-eclampsia screening

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Role of appropriate NT (nuchal translucency) measurement in aneuploidy screening is well established. Deviation of standard deviation and median NT from that expected, reduces the detection rates and hence continuous auditing of NT measurements is essential for quality assurance (Kagan et al. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2009; 33: 657 – 664).

Similarly, it is important that laboratories analysing biochemical markers for aneuploidy and pre-eclampsia screening, also follow the same stringent criteria which was used during the research to develop the algorithm for screening test. It is necessary that when FMF algorithm (software) is used to calculate the risks, the laboratories should:

  • Use FMF accredited reagents (Delfia, Roche or Kryptor)
  • Ensure internal audits and controls
  • Submit their results for auditing to an external agency like UKNEQUAS for quality assurance.

Deviation from expected MoMs will reduce the detection rates for condition being screened and the efficacy of the test.

Everyone who is offering first trimester screening tests should understand the nuances of the tests being offered and ensure strict adherence to the quality of the tests being done. As an obstetrician, one should ensure NT is measured by FMF certified operator who uses the FMF risk calculation software and biochemical tests are done by laboratories fulfilling the above criteria.

FMFI North East Symposium

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Workshops 1 & 2
Venue: Gauhati Medical College & Hospital
First Trimester 11-14 weeks Workshop
TIME TOPIC
8.30 am Registration followed by Tea
8:45 am Welcome Dr Alakananda Das
9:00 am – 9:45 am Technique for NT + CRL, how to get it in 15 mins.
Live Demo
Audience Interaction 		Dr Rachna Gupta
Dr Rachna Gupta/ Prof Ashish K Bhattacharjee
9:45 am – 10:30 am Biochemical markers in First Trimester (Case based discussion)
Audience Interaction 		Dr Anitha Shettikeri
10:30 am – 11:00 am Concepts of Risk Calculation
Audience Interaction 		Dr Anita Kaul
11:00 am – 11:20 am Tea Break
11:20 am – 12:15 pm First Trimester Anomaly Screening – Always detectable 9
Videos + LIVE DEMO including for Uterine arteries 		Dr Prathima Radhakrishnan
Dr Prathima / Dr Shyam Baruah
12:15 pm – 12:45 pm PET Screening – How to make sense of markers Prof Manisha Kumar
12:45 pm – 1:15 pm Multiple Pregnancy – Identifying Risks in First Trimester Dr Akshatha Sharma
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm LUNCH
Intrapartum Monitoring Workshop
TIME TOPIC
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm How to use CTG Dr Jyoti Bhaskar
2:45 pm – 3:15 am How to triage low risk / high risk cases in early labour
-Using Whiteboards
-Concept of Helicopter view 		Dr Surabhi Nanda
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm Partogram – how to effectively use it in a busy govt labour room Prof Manju Puri
3:45 pm – 4:15 am Case based discussion – labour room crisis, intrapartum monitoring in multiple pregnancy Dr Surabhi Nanda
4:15 am – 4:30 pm TEA BREAK
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm Role of midwives in reducing intrapartum stillbirths Dr Evita Fernandez
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm Intrapartum Sonogram Dr Surabhi Nanda
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Shoulder dystocia drill Dr Jyoti Bhaskar, Prof Manju Puri, Prof Manisha Kumar

International Faculty

Dr Surabhi Nanda
Liverpool, UK

National Faculty
Dr Akshatha Sharma
New Delhi		 Proof Deepike Deke
Guwahati		 Prof Mandakini Pradhan
Lucknow 		Dr Prashanta Deke
Arunachal Pradesh
Prof Alakananda Das
Guwahati		 Dr Evita Fernandez
Hyderabad		 Prof Manju Puri
New Delhi		 Dr Prathima Radhakrishnan
Bangalore
Dr Anita Kaul
New Delhi		 Dr Indra Kumar Singh
Mainpur		 Dr Manjima Baishya Ganguly
Guwahati		 Dr Rachna Gupta
Sonepat
Dr Anitha Shettikeri
Bangalore		 Prof Gokul Chandra Das
Guwahati		 Prof Manisha Kumar
New Delhi		 Prof R K Talukdar
Guwahati
Dr Apurba Bhattacharya
Guwahati		 Dr Jina Bhattacharya
Guwahati		 Dr Meenu Agarwal
Pune		 Dr Satyajit Chowhan
Guwahati
Dr Arun Madhab Barua
Dubrugarh		 Dr Jyoti Bhaskar
New Delhi		 Dr Nabanita Deke
Guwahati		 Dr Saket Thakar
Kolhapur
Prof A K Bhattacharjee
Guwahati		 Dr Mainka Aggarwal
Shilong		 Dr Parul Dutta
Guwahati		 Dr Shyam Baruah
Guwahati
Dr Sujata Bhat
New Delhi
Registration
Date Programme TYPE Till 7th March 2019 8th March Onwards
16th March Workshops 1 & 2
-11-14 Weeks, The First Trimester Scan
-Intrapartum Monitoring		 Rs 1500/- Rs 1875/-
16th March Workshop 3
Anomaly – Theory Only		 Rs 2500/- Rs 3125/-
17th March CME Rs 1800/- Rs 2250/-
Combo offer Workshops 1 & 2 + CME Rs 3000/- Rs 3750/-
Combo offer Workshop 3 + CME Rs 4000/- Rs 5000/-
Sponsors

Payment Details
Cheque, DD, Bank transfer to “Fetal Medicine Foundation India”
Bank A/c no: 03192560004661 IFSC Code: HDFC0000319 HDFC Bank, South Extension
Branch, New Delhi. Mail cheques/DD to secretariat address mentioned below ;

Conference Secretariat
Dr Anita Kaul
Apollo Centre for Fetal Medicine
Gate No 7, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi – 110067
Phone: 9811100511, 9560127575, , Email: anita_kaul@apollohospitalsdelhi.com
Dr Rachna Gupta M: 9899294499 Dr Akshatha Sharma M: 9891494545

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Organising Team
Organising Chairperson
Dr Anita Kaul
Organising Co-Chairperson
Dr Prathima Radhakrishnan		 Organising Secretaries
Dr Rachna Gupta
M: 9899294499
Dr Akshatha Sharma
M: 9891494545		 LOC Chairpersons
Prof Alakananda Das
Prof Ratna Talukdar
LOC Secretary
Dr Nabanita Deka
Apollo Centre for Fetal
Medicine Help Team
Bhawna, Himanshi		 Cox n Kings Team
Carolina Fernandes
Deep Kumar Yadav

FMF – UK Anomaly Certification – 2019

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Date: 16th March 2019 Theory Course
Venue: Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati

Date: 17th May 2019 Practical Course
Venue: Auditorium, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi

The Anomaly scan is considered as the most important scan in pregnancy and it is medico-legally important to perform it to the best of standards, with proper documentation of images. Enhance your skills at detecting birth defects to the standards required by the Fetal Medicine Foundation UK and the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ISUOG).
The course is useful for all those who are involved in obstetric scanning.
All Faculty are accredited by FMF-UK

The FMF-UK certified course for 18-23 weeks Anomaly will satisfy the theory requirements for the Certificationand for those who are eligible for the practical exam(ie those whose images have been approved by FMF-UK )will have a chance to appear for the Practical Assessment.

The requirements for obtaining the FMF certificate of competence in the 18-23 weeks scan are:
  • Attendance of FMF Approved Theory course (16th March 2019 or previously attended approved course )
  • Online submission of a log-book of a series of images from one normal fetus to FMF-UK (it takes approximately 2 weeks for approval of images post submission to anomaly@fetalmedicine.org)
  • Demonstration to a FMF approved examiner of competence in carrying out a 18-23 weeks scan and good knowledge of the diagnosis and management of a wide spectrum of fetal abnormalities
Please Note : The practical examination(max 30 candidates for practicals on 17th May 2019) will be held for those who have already submitted the log book of images to FMF – UK and images have been approved(please contact us or visit www.fetalmedicine.org/fmf-certification/certificates-of-competence/fetal-abnormalities-1 or Click Here for details on submission of images). The theory course will be held on 16th March 2019.

Requirements for Practical Examination:

I. Registration with PNDT appropriate authority (South East District, Saket, Delhi) at least 30 days in advance of the date of practical examination (17th May 2019).

Documents required for PNDT registration, to be submitted at Apollo Centre for Fetal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi for getting registration for the hands-on

  • Affidavit on INR 10 stamp paper attested by notary.
    The affidavit format is available for download below
  • Copy of qualification certificates (MBBS/MD/MS) self attested.
  • Copy of DMC / MCI registration (self attested).

Registration Fees : INR 5000/- 

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

1. Bank Transfer to A/c No: 03192560004661; HDFC Bank, South Extension Branch, New Delhi; IFSC Code: HDFC0000319
2. Post Cheque in favour of “Fetal Medicine Foundation,India” to:
Apollo Centre for Fetal Medicine,
Gate No:7, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals , Sarita Vihar, NewDelhi,110044

Web: www.fmfindia.in
Email: anita_kaul@apollohospitalsdelhi.com.

For Queries call Himanshi on 9560127575, 011-29873018, 26925858; Extn 3018, or write to fetalmedicine@apollodelhi.com

Dr Rachna Gupta, General Secretary: 09899294499
Dr Akshatha Sharma, Programme Coordinator : 09891494545

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FAQ

Ques 1. Who all are eligible for theory?
All those who are involved in obstetric scanning.

Ques 2. Who are eligible to appear for practical examination on 17th May 2019?
Doctors whose images have been approved by FMF-UK before 31th April, 2019 and provided the requisite documents and affidavit for PCPNDT registration are sent beforehand to Apollo Centre for Fetal Medicine by 17th April 2019.

Ques 3. Is it a must to get registered with Delhi Medical Council?
No, any state medical council or MCI registration will suffice.

Ques 4. What if my images are not approved before practical examination?
If your images are approved after 17th May 2019. by FMF-UK, you can appear for practical examination on the next scheduled date which will be announced later.

Ques 5. Will there be repeat theory course in year 2019?
No

Ques 6. Will there be repeat theory course/ practical in the year 2020 or later?
Yes, but registration fee will be separate.

Ques 7. Will I get FMF UK Certification for Anomaly if I attend only the Theory Course?
No. FMF UK Certification for anomaly can be obtained only after you have:
1). Received approval from FMF UK for the logbook of images submitted,
2). Cleared your practical exam and
3). Attended the FMF approved Theory Course

However, you shall receive a certificate of attendance for the Theory course.

Ques 8. When can we know about our eligibility for the practical exam after submitting the documents?
All those finalized for the practical exam (subject to PCPNDT approval) will be informed about their schedule for the practical exam by 30th April,2019.

Muzaffarpur Outreach programme

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Muzaffarpur Obstetrics and Gynecological Society Joint Programme

Date: 18th November 2018
Venue: CME at Hotel Chandra Palace, Live Demo at Ayushman Hospital
Faculty

Dr. Anita Kaul
HOD, Fetal Medicine, Apollo Centre for Fetal Medicine, New Delhi.
Dr. Rachna Gupta
Director Sonepat Fetal Medicine & Genetic Centre, Visiting Consultant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.
Dr. Punam Dixit
Consultant PMSC, Patna.
Dr. Prachi Singh
Consultant Ayushman Hospital and Endoscopy Centre, Ashirwad IVF Centre, Muzaffarpur.

Programme
TIME TOPIC
9:15 am – 9:30 am Welcome Address by Prof. Dr. Rangila Sinha FRCOG
9:30 am – 10:00 am First trimester screening and current concepts: Dr. Anita Kaul
10:10 am – 10:30 am Role of Biochemistry in screening – Quadruple marker in the 2nd Trimester: Dr. Prachi Singh
10:35 am – 10:55 am Doppler in 3rd Trimester: Dr. Rachna Gupta
11:00 am – 11:20 am Tea break
11:20 am- 11:45 am Screening and Prevention of pre-eclampsia an overview: Dr. Punam Dixit
11:50 am – 12:10 pm Early vs late fetal growth restriction: Dr. Rachna Gupta
12:15 pm- 12:45 pm Group Discussion : Difficulties faced doing USG by Obstetricians in general practice.
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm Lunch
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Live Demonstration of cases:
4:00 pm Vote of Thanks: Dr. Pallawi Roy President MOGS

Registration is free for CME.
Registration fee of Rs 1500 for those who want to attend live demonstration workshop.

Rajpura Outreach Programme

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Date: 5th August 2018 9.00 – 1.00 pm
Venue: Neelam Hospital, NH64, Opp. Chitkara University, Rajpura. Punjab

Faculty

Dr Anita Kaul
HOD, Fetal Medicine, Apollo Center For Fetal Medicine, New Delhi
Dr Rachna Gupta
Consultant. Sonepat Fetal Medicine and Genetic Center,
Visiting Consultant, Apollo Center For Fetal Medicine

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Programme

  • 09.15-09.30 am Welcome address – Dr Shikha Gupta
  • 09.30-10.00 am First Trimester Screening – current concepts – Dr Anita Kaul
  • 10.05-10.25 am Role of Biochemistry in Screening: Quadruple marker in the second trimester – Dr Gurika Aggarwal
  • 10:30-10.50 am Early vs Late Fetal Growth Restriction – Dr Rachna Gupta
  • 10:55-11:15 am Tea Break
  • 11:15-11.40 am Screening & prevention of pre-eclampsia – overview – Dr Anita Kaul
  • 11.45-01.00 pm Live DEMO case Based with audience interaction – Dr Anita Kaul & Dr Rachna Gupta
  • 1:00 pm – Lunch

International Hands-on Course on Fetal Neurosonography: From Theory to Practice

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Date: 22 and 23 Sep 2018
Venue: Auditorium, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi

Faculty
Dr. Karina Krajden Haratz
Tel Aviv Medical Center / Wolfson Medical Center
karinaSpecialist in Fetal Medicine and Fetal Neuroimaging, Senior Consultant at the Fetal Neurology Clinic (Wolfson Medical Center) and at the ObGyn US Unit at Tel Aviv Medical Center, Israel. Researcher and Lecturer affiliated to the Tel Aviv University. Faculty Member of the Fetal Neurology Masterclass Israel.

Target audience
Sonologists and Fetal Medicine practitioners, ObGyn Ultrasound consultants (max 20 delegates for hands-on)

Objectives
A unique 2-day intensive learning experience on Fetal Neurosonography focused on the exam technique and definition of normal imaging patterns: Hands-on training, dedicated time with expert, state-of-the art lectures, 3D practice with real-case volumes.

Programme schedule
Day 1
TIME TOPIC
8:00 Registration and opening
8:30 Physical aspects and presets for better imaging the fetal CNS
09:15 Technical aspects of the Neurosonographic exam
10:00 Neurosonoembryology
10:45 Coffee break
11:15 The lateral ventricles: developmental sonoanatomy and work-up in ventriculomegaly
12:15 Developmental sonoanatomy of the anterior complex and the CC and abnormal imaging patterns
13:45 Lunch
14:45 Live scan 1
15:15 Group hands-on training
Day 2
TIME TOPIC
8:00 Developmental sonoanatomy of midbrain-hindbrain structures and the differential diagnosis of MB-HB anomalies
09:30 3D neurosonography – tips and tricks
10:15 Coffee break
10:45 The fetal brain parenchyma and cortex – normal development and patterns of disease
12:00 The brain vasculature and congenital vascular malformations.
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Live scan 2
15:00 Alternate groups – hands on / 3D practice

Registration Fees : 32000 for theory with hands-on practical
17000 for only theory 

Registration closed for Hands On Practical. You can still register for theory course.

*Delegates appearing for practical session need to submit documents of their degree, med council reg and affidavit.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

1. Bank Transfer to A/c No: 03192560004661; HDFC Bank, South Extension Branch, New Delhi; IFSC Code: HDFC0000319
2. Post Cheque in favour of “Fetal Medicine Foundation,India” to:
Apollo Centre for Fetal Medicine,
Gate No:7, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals , Sarita Vihar, New Delhi,110044

For Queries Contact: Dr Rachna Gupta, General Secretary: 09899294499 Dr Akshatha Sharma, Programme Coordinator : 09891494545 or write to fetalmedicine@apollodelhi.com

Email: anita_kaul@apollohospitalsdelhi.com

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