First trimester fetal malformations

Join us on Sunday 21 March 2027 for our advanced livestreamed education course on 'First trimester fetal malformations ' led by Prof. Simon Meagher and our panel of dedicated international experts.

This intensive course offers a comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of the assessment, diagnosis and characterisation of fetal malformations during the first trimester, delivered by an international faculty of leading experts. Participants will enhance their understanding of early fetal development, first-trimester ultrasound techniques, normal fetal anatomy and the identification of structural abnormalities, supporting early and accurate diagnosis.

The programme covers key topics including the systematic assessment of fetal anatomy in the first trimester, early markers of fetal malformations, central nervous system abnormalities, cardiac defects, abdominal wall defects, urinary tract anomalies, skeletal abnormalities and other major structural abnormalities. It also explores the role of ultrasound markers, the importance of accurate measurements and imaging planes, and the challenges of distinguishing normal developmental variations from pathological findings. Through expert-led case discussions, interactive live Q&A and panel sessions, delegates will gain practical insights into recognising abnormalities, interpreting ultrasound findings and determining appropriate follow-up investigations.

Integrating fundamental principles of first-trimester ultrasound with complex real-world clinical scenarios, this course provides evidence-based guidance and practical approaches to the early detection and assessment of fetal malformations. Delegates will have the opportunity to learn from leading international experts, explore challenging cases and understand how early ultrasound findings can inform counselling, further diagnostic investigations and clinical decision-making throughout pregnancy.

This course is ideal for obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, fetal medicine specialists, gynaecologists, sonographers, radiologists, midwives and other healthcare professionals involved in obstetric ultrasound, prenatal diagnosis and the care of pregnancies affected by suspected fetal abnormalities.

Why attend?

Participants will gain evidence-based insights into the early detection, assessment and diagnosis of fetal malformations during the first trimester, including the systematic evaluation of fetal anatomy, recognition of structural abnormalities and interpretation of key ultrasound markers. The course combines fundamental ultrasound principles with real-world clinical challenges, featuring expert-led case discussions and interactive panel sessions. Participants will explore current approaches to identifying and characterising fetal abnormalities at an early stage, gaining greater confidence in interpreting ultrasound findings, determining the need for further investigations and supporting informed counselling and clinical decision-making.

Program

Will be updated soon.

Registration

Date: Sunday 21 March 2027

Time: TBC

Recordings will be available on-demand for registered delegates until May 21 2027.

Course fees

Registration Ticket	Early Bird Discount until 1st Feburary 2027	Standard price from 2nd Feburary 2027
ISUOG Members	£185.60	£232
ISUOG Non-members*	£272	£325
ISUOG Member - Trainee/Sonographer	£116	£145
ISUOG Non-member - Trainee/Sonographer*	£139.20	£171
Middle Income Country ISUOG Member	£78.40	£98
Middle Income Country ISUOG Non-member*	£107.20	£131
Lower Resources Country Member	£24.80	£31
Lower Resources Country Non-Member*	£45.80	£54

*Fees for non-members include ISUOG basic membership for one year. Membership will be activated after the course.

Basic membership provides accessible, high-quality support for healthcare professionals looking to develop their knowledge and skills in obstetrics and gynaecology ultrasound. It offers a strong foundation for continuous professional development through access to a wide range of educational resources, including a large library of World Congress presentations, selected online courses, and the ISUOG Academy, where members can earn CME credits flexibly from anywhere in the world. Members also benefit from practical tools such as VISUOG, a visual learning resource, and a fetal biometry calculator to support clinical practice. In addition, basic membership creates opportunities to contribute to the global ultrasound community through teaching initiatives and outreach projects, while offering reduced rates for advanced courses and events, along with regular updates via e-newsletters to keep members informed and engaged.

Trainees/residents and sonographers/radiographers

Proof of status: All trainees, residents, sonographers and radiographers will need to submit proof of their trainee, resident, sonographer or radiographer status by way of a letter from their Department or Institution. The letter must be in English and dated within the last 3 months. The document can be uploaded at the time of registering or sent by email to [email protected].

Sonographer definition: A sonographer is a non-physician medical imaging professional who performs diagnostic medical sonography, or diagnostic ultrasound.

Trainee/resident definition: A trainee is a medical professional who is not yet fully qualified or practicing without supervision within their chosen specialty and in accordance with the relevant national regulatory authorities; a resident is in residency training which leads to specially or subspecialty) certification.

Low resource country discount

ISUOG's mission is to disseminate the highest quality education to the broadest audience. To support this aim, we have ensured that attendees from low resource countries have the lowest registration fees.

Eligible countries: ISUOG's low resource country list can be viewed here. No other discounts can be used in conjunction with this rate

Middle income country discount

ISUOG's mission is to disseminate the highest quality education to the broadest audience. To support this aim, we have ensured that attendees from middle income countries have access to reduced registration fees.

Eligible countries: ISUOG has identified the following countries whose economies fall within the middle income category as defined by the World Bank. Delegates from these countries can qualify for the reduced middle income registration fees. Delegates from countries categorised as low resource (see Low resource country discount section below) can qualify for even greater discounts. No other discounts can be used in conjunction with this rate.

American Samoa

Argentina

Belarus

Brazil

China

Dominican Republic

India

Indonesia

Iran

Kazakhstan

Malaysia

Mexico

Peru

Philippines

Serbia

South Africa

Thailand

Turkey

Turkmenistan

Membership entitlements

Non-members: All non-members registering for the course will receive ISUOG basic membership for 12 months, starting approximately the week after the live event. When registering, you will have the opportunity to pay and upgrade your basic membership if you wish, to include a 12-month subscription to the Journal Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (UOG) either online (only) or hard copy print and online.

Please visit our membership page for more information about all ISUOG membership benefits.

Key Speakers

Prof. Simon Meagher (Australia) ISUOG Trustee

Dr Simon Meagher is a consultant sonologist in the Perinatal Department at Mercy Hospital for Women in Melbourne and Medical Director of Monash Ultrasound for Women, where he leads a multidisciplinary team of around 50 sonologists, sonographers, genetic counsellors, phlebotomists and administrative staff delivering tertiary-level ultrasound services across south-eastern Melbourne.

He currently serves as a Trustee of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG), contributing to the governance and strategic direction of the Society alongside his role on its Board.

Over more than 30 years in this role, he has made a substantial contribution to education and training in obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound, both in Australia and internationally, delivering over 800 lectures across 43 cities in 17 countries. In 2015, the Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM) named him Sonologist of the Year, recognising his teaching, his commitment to hands-on clinical training at Mercy Hospital for Women, and his long service to the Society.

His clinical research centres on early-pregnancy ultrasound, fetal development and prenatal imaging. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and described five original sonographic fetal markers used in the first and second trimesters, and his current research interests include embryonic development between seven and ten weeks' gestation and advances in prenatal ultrasound assessment.

Dr Meagher has held a number of leadership roles across his career, including Chair of ASUM's Standards of Practice Committee, examiner and Executive Board member for the Diploma of Diagnostic Ultrasound, member of ASUM Council, and Chair of the Victorian Obstetric Sonologists Group, alongside contributions to several committees and subcommittees of ISUOG. He has also authored multiple textbook chapters in obstetrics and gynaecology, and wrote the ISUOG Fetal Cardiac Imaging Handbook, a freely downloadable resource produced as part of ISUOG's Every Little Heart Matters campaign.

Field: Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Specialties: Prenatal Diagnosis. First and Second Trimester Fetal anomaly screening. Aneuploidy screening and diagnosis. NIPT and prenatal Exome sequencing. Maternal and Fetal Doppler Ultrasound. Invasive Prenatal Procedures. Ultrasound and Infertility. Tubal Patency Testing.

Languages: English

CME

An application has been made to the UEMS EACCME® for CME/CPD accreditation of this event.

FAQs

Does ISUOG offer certificates of attendance for education courses?

Yes, ISUOG offers certificates of attendance for our education courses. Please note the ISUOG certificate of attendance will be available for one year after a course.

Does ISUOG offer an enhanced certificate?

Yes, ISUOG offers an enhanced certificate upon successful completion of the post-course test.

The test will be available for one month following the live course date.

Does ISUOG offer CME certificates for education courses?

Education courses with CME accreditation will be clearly highlighted on the webpage, please check the course webpage for all information and updates on this.

Please note the CME certificate will be available for one month after the live event day of the course. After one month registered delegates will only be able to download their ISUOG certificate of attendance.

If CME is not clearly advertised then the course has no accreditation attributed to it.

How do I download my certificate?

Following a course registered delegates will receive an email with a link to submit an evaluation form. After completing the evaluation form, registered delegates will be redirected to their certificate, which can be filled in before downloading. Please be sure to download your certificate before exiting the survey.

How long is the on-demand available for?

All registered delegates for ISUOG Advanced courses receive access to the on-demand content (the lectures, panel discussions and supplement your learning) for 2 months after the event date.

Where should I go to register for the event?

You can register on the webpage of the event

How do I gain access to the course on the day?

When you have registered for a course, it will take 15 minutes for you to be integrated into our system. This means if you sign up on the day, you may have to wait up to 15 minutes to gain access to the livestream.

The login details will be provided in the joining instructions running up to the day, as well as sent a final time on the morning of the course. Please ensure you check your emails, including you spam/junk folder. The link to the livestream platform will also be included in the joining instructions, so make sure you ready through it thoroughly.

I've signed up to multiple courses, which login do I use?

If you have signed up for multiple courses, to gain access to all of them you will need to use the most recent login details sent to you.

For example if you signed up for a course in May and your confirmation number was 1234, and then signed up for a course in June and your confirmation number was 5678. You would use the latest confirmation number (in this case 5678) as the password to login to both courses to veiw.

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