Ultrasound Essentials 2026 brings together internationally renowned speakers to share valuable scientific insights on key aspects of ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology, ranging from fundamental concepts to specialised applications.

Jointly led with the expertise and guidance of Prof Tom Bourne and Prof Kypros Nicolaides, ISUOG and the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) are proud to present Ultrasound Essentials 2026, a free, live event for all clinicians working in lower resource settings, which takes place live on 22-24 January 2026. Please note access for on-demand viewing of the content will be open for 6 months after the event (24 July 2026, at 23.59 UK time).
 
Now in its fith year, Ultrasound Essentials 2026 aims to empower clinicians by providing essential knowledge and practical skills in ultrasound for obstetrics and gynecology.
 
Everyone who joined us at Ultrasound Essentials 2025 said that they would attend this event again and Ultrasound Essentials 2026 will continue its tradition of excellence. We encourage all clinicians working in lower-resource settings to take part, for free, in this educational and inspiring event.
 

 This event plays a hugely important part in both organisations’ missions:

The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and  Gynecology (ISUOG): to improve women’s health through theprovision, advancement and dissemination of the highest quality education, standards and research information around ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology. The Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF): to improve the health of pregnant women and their babies through research and training in fetal medicine.
 

Who should attend?

Developed specifically for low-resource countries, this event is for clinicians and maternity care professionals, who want to learn more about ultrasound imaging for improving women’s health.

 

Attendees can expect to:
  • Hear from leading experts including top doctors and clinicians in the field.
  • Enjoy free access to a wealth of knowledge.
  • Supplement their professional development.
  • Have exclusive on-demand access to the event recording for six months after the event.
 

Registration and access to this event is only possible for those currently residing and working in lower-resource countries, as defined by research4life, including South Africa. If you are from a lower-resource country as defined by research4life (or South Africa) but are not currently residing and working there, you will not be able to register for the event or access the meeting. ISUOG is unable to make any exceptions in this regard.

The event will be recorded and available on demand for registered delegates for 6 months.

Feedback from previous years: 

"I was truly honored to attend the US essential's two days course. It was incredibly amazing, well-prepared, interactive and up to date. I had the pleasure of meeting so many pioneers in the filed and to ask them questions. Ultrasound essentials changed my ideas a lot and motivated me to stay updated and to follow the international guidelines in delivering the optimal care to our patients [...]. Looking forward to seeing them all again"

"I really appreciate the vast expertise made available for this excellent course. It is no doubt making sonography safer in many countries. Misdiagnoses costs lives, and the interruption of healthy pregnancies, so teaching the basics, which in my experience in Ghana and Malawi, needs significant improvement, is so important. I try and listen in to both days every year. There’s always something to learn! Ultrasound Essentials has become a highlight of the sonographers’ calendar in Ghana"

"Thank you once again for organising such a wonderful conference. The content was well-received and highly beneficial for the local doctors, particularly the sessions on Gynaecology. The topics were relevant, practical, and managed to sustain their interest throughout the day."

 


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