Meetings of Interest

International Symposium on the Fetal Brain

Children’s National Health System

Thursday, November 01, 2018 - Friday, November 02, 2018

Washington, DC

Event website: www.fetalbrainsymposium.com

A 360° review of advances in understanding of the fetal brain, presented by a panel of world-renowned experts in the fields of maternal-fetal medicine, developmental neuroscience, neurogenetics, fetal and neonatal neurology, and imaging.

Acute Medical Problems in Pregnancy for Physicians

Thursday 8th November 2018

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Two thirds of all maternal deaths are the result of indirect causes such as heart disease and neurological conditions; there has been no significant decrease in the number of indirect maternal deaths over the last ten years.

The day will focus on a wide range of medical complications which can affect pregnant women and aims to help physicians and GPs of all grades develop their familiarly with these problems. The meeting will consist of a series of sessions incorporating case presentations, lectures and panel discussions.

Further information including the programme can be accessed here: https://rcpsg.ac.uk/events/obs

Medical Complications in Pregnancy

Dates: 14th – 16th November 2018

Venue: The Royal College of Physicians, London NW1

All consultants and trainees caring for pregnant women with medical disorders would benefit from attending this internationally-acclaimed three day meeting. It provides the theoretical element of the RCOG ATSM in Maternal Medicine.

Leading specialists will discuss the most important and common medical problems which complicate pregnancy, delivery and the puerperium. The management of medical disorders pre-dating pregnancy as well as those arising in pregnancy will be covered. There will be workshops and case histories to stimulate discussion and encourage audience interaction.

Full details and a secure on-line application form can be found on www.symposia.org.uk

26th World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility (COGI)

Dates: 23rd - 25th November 2018

London, UK

Further information can be accessed here: http://cogi-congress.org/

The 26th COGI Congress will celebrate 40 years of IVF. World renowned leaders in the field, both past and present, will review advances and breakthroughs, and make predictions for where we are heading. Other highlights will include an inspiring fetomaternal medicine program, sessions on early prenatal diagnosis, pregnancy support, age-related risks, nutrition, the epidemic of multiple pregnancies, gynecological infertility-related diseases, and more.

Members of the British Maternal & Fetal Medicine Society will receive a special 10% discount on registration fees. To take advantage of this special fee, please register via the COGI website. During the registration process, you will be asked if you have a marketing/promotional code. Please input: cogi10

Guy’s and St Thomas’ Paediatric Autopsy Pathology Course

Date: 4th December 2018

Venue: Science Gallery London, Great Maze Pond, SE1 9GU

This 1 day course will be run by the Paediatric and Perinatal Pathology Consultants based at the Cellular Pathology Department, St Thomas’ Hospital.

The course will provide a comprehensive enjoyable overview of the perinatal and paediatric post mortem examination. It will include an evidence-based overview of the role of the perinatal and paediatric pathologist in this multi-disciplinary field of practice.

For more information and to book follow this link.

UCLH Recent Advances in Fetal Medicine 5th Annual Meeting

7th December 2018

A study day with recognised experts to discuss the latest advances in fetal medicine. This will include evidence-based information, case presentations and discussion with the aims to improve the quality of care provided to pregnant women and their babies.

The day is ideally suited for midwives, sonographers and doctors with an interest in fetal medicine.”

Please see HERE for the programme.

To register - please see HERE.