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SMFM Webinar Series: Renal Disease in Pregnancy
Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live Event on 12/19/2018 at 12:00 PM (EST)Speaker: Dr. DeStefano
Register today to attend Dr. DeStefano's lecture on Renal Disease in Pregnancy.-
SMFM Webinar Series: Placental Abnormalities
Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live Event on 12/05/2018 at 12:00 PM (EST)Speaker: Dr. Christina Han
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SMFM Webinar Series: Family Planning
Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live Event on 11/21/2018 at 12:00 PM (EST)Speaker: Dr. Audrey Merriam
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SMFM Webinar Series: Fetomaternal Hemorrhage
Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live Event on 11/07/2018 at 12:00 PM (EST)Speaker: Dr. Blair Wylie
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SMFM Webinar Series: Mimics of HELLP Syndrome - Part 2
Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live Event on 10/17/2018 at 12:00 PM (EDT)Speaker: Dr. Baha Sibai
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SMFM Webinar Series: Maternal Physiology
Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live Event on 10/04/2018 at 12:00 PM (EDT)Speaker: Dr. Andrea Greiner
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SMFM Webinar Series: Gestational Diabetes
Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live Event on 10/03/2018 at 12:00 PM (EDT)Speaker: Dr. Erika Werner
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SMFM Webinar Series: Fragile X
Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live Event on 09/05/2018 at 12:00 PM (EDT)Speaker: Dr. Neeta Vora
Register today to attend Dr. Vora's lecture on Fragile X. 
Getting Your Abstracts And Manuscripts Published: An Editor's Perspective (Webinar)
Contains 2 Component(s)Join Dr. Thomas Garite as he discusses the best way to get your abstracts and manuscripts, from the perspective of an editor.
SMFM Webinar Series: Immunology in Pregnancy
Contains 2 Component(s)SMFM Webinar Series: Immunology in Pregnancy
Learning Objectives:
1. To understand the role of the immune system during pregnancy
2. To discuss the differences between graft-host immune response and tumor immune response
3. To elaborate on the role of inflammation during implantation
4. To discuss new aspects on microbial signaling during pregnancy
SMFM Webinar Series: Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia
Contains 2 Component(s)SMFM Webinar Series: Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia
Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Henry Galan
The main objectives of this presentation are to:
1. Describe the terminology and definitions of FGR;
2. Understand how to Identify, treat, and attempt to prevent FGR;
3. Develop an understanding of normal and abnormal Doppler waveform in fetal vessels, and;
4. Discuss Doppler use in the management of very preterm and near term FGR pregnancies.
Cervical Insufficiency/Cerclage
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Neil Seligman
The main objectives of this presentation are to:
1. Describe cervical insufficiency;
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the uses for cerclage and the evidence supporting each indication, and;
3. Apply evidence-based practices to cerclage placement as well as pre- and post-procedure management.
Updates on Zika
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Chris Curry
The main objectives of this presentation are:
1. Discuss current epidemiology of Zika epidemic;
2. Describe congenital Zika syndrome;
3. Review CDC guidelines for screening and testing for Zika virus, and;
4. Identify preventive measures for Zika in pregnancy.
Thrombophilia
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Nathan Fox
The main objectives of this presentation are to:
1. Review thrombophilias - inherited and acquired;
2. Describe evaluation of thrombophilias in pregnancy, and;
3. Develop treatment paradigm for pregnant patients.
Putting It Together (Research)
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: George Saade
The main objectives of this presentation are to:
1. Describe how to identify research mentor;
2. Be able to describe how to develop a research question;
3. Identify how to develop a research idea, and;
4. Develop skills to write research paper.
Fetal Surgery: Principles, Indications and Evidence
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Alireza Shamshirsaz
The main objectives of this presentation are to:
1. Describe indications for fetal surgery;
2. Discuss the principles behind and development of fetal therapy;
3. Describe the current treatments available for fetal intervention, and;
4. Describe the ethical issues associated with fetal surgery.
Maternal Cardiac Disease
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Erika Peterson
The main objectives of this presentation are to:
1. Review physiology of abnormal valvular lesions;
2. Understand implications of pregnancy on valvular disease;
3. Understand labor management of different valve lesion, and;
4. Understand pregnancy management with artificial heart valves.
Quality and Safety In Obstetrics: Case-Based Examples
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Carey Eppes
The main objectives of this presentation are to:
1. Review current understanding of models for patient quality and safety;
2. Describe current approaches to measuring quality of care of obstetrics, and;
3. Develop understanding of risk reduction strategies.
Meta-Analyses
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Methodius Tuuli
The main objectives of this presentation are to:
1. Describe what a systematic review and/or meta-analysis is;
2. Identify types of systematic review;
3. Discuss how to perform systematic review, and;
4. Identify challenges of systematic reviews.
Monochorionic Twin Pregnancy
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Stephen Emery
The main objectives of this presentation are:
1. Identify the incidence of monochorionicity;
2. Describe the monochorionic angioarchitecture and unbalanced blood flow;
3. Develop understanding of placenta partioning;
4. Understand the role of ultrasound diagnosis and surveillance strategies, and;
5. Discuss complications of monochorionic twin pregnancies.
Pregnancy as a Predictor to Health
Contains 2 Component(s)
Dr. Judette Louis discusses the role of pregnancy as a window to future health and what it means for the MFM physician. She reviews the connection between pregnancy complications and long term health implications as well as policy obstacles and implications to programs that would allow follow up of women who have had pregnancy complications.
Databases
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Molly Stout
Dr. Molly Stout discusses the use of databases for research. She reviews the pros and cons of database research, things to consider when using databases, types of databases, and how to start a database.
Planning a Clinical Trial
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Mark Klebanoff
Dr. Mark Klebanoff discusses how to plan a clinical trial. He reviews the information needed to calculate the appropriate sample size, some technical details of how randomization can be done and gives a number of real world examples of how randomization can go wrong.
Clinical Trials
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Mark Klebanoff
Dr. Mark Klebanoff gives an overview of how to plan and conduct a clinical trial.
Basic Biostats for MFMs
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Chris Pettker
First in the series of lectures on biostatistics, Dr. Chris Pettker introduces the basic concepts of biostatistics and reviews the basic terms.
How Should Clinicians Apply the Progesterone Literature to Clinical Practice?
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Jay Iams
At the completion of this lecture, the viewer should:
1. Distinguish 2 ways to apply research reports to clinical care;
2. Recognize the effects of each on the use of progestogens to reduce the risk of preterm birth;
3. Embrace the short cervix as the indication for progestogen therapy, and;
4. Promote the optimal use of progestogen.
Non-Immune Hydrops
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Isabelle Wilkins
At the completion of this lecture, the viewer should understand:
1. The etiology behind non-immune hydrops
2. The presenting signs and symptoms of non-immune hydrops
3. The sonographic findings of non-immune-hydrops and
4. The diagnostic steps and management in case of non-immune hydrops
Hepatitis in Pregnancy
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Dr. Neil Silverman
At the completion of this lecture the viewer should understand:
1. The epidemiology of Hepatitis B, its incidence, modes of prevention and screening
2. The Pregnancy associated risks of Hepatitis B and management options
3. The incidence, treatment options and pregnancy associated risks of Hepatitis C
4. Perinatal transmission of Hepatitis B
Decision and Costeffectiveness Analysis: An Overview
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Aaron Caughey
The main objectives of this presentation are:
1. Describe decision analysis - i.e. formulate a clinical question, build the model, run the model, troubleshoot, obtain an answer and sensitivity analysis, and
2. Describe cost-effective analysis and reasons to perform cost effective analysis
Power and Sample Size: A Practicum
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman
Dr. Gyamfi-Bannerman, using clinical examples, provides a practical and easy-to-understand approach to power and sample size calculations in clinical research.
Presenting Your Research
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Cathy Spong
Cathy Spong from the NIH shows how to put together and present a research presentation and how to optimize and avoid common pitfalls when preparing and presenting a talk.
Urogenital Imaging
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Alfred Abuhamed
Dr. Abuhamad discusses the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of renal anomalies. In this lecture, he reviews the embryology, the first trimester appearance, and the specific types of renal anomalies.
Confounding and Bias
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Alison Cahill
Dr. Alison Cahill explains the concepts of bias and confounding in observational studies. In this lecture, she gives examples of each and discusses solutions to mitigate them both when planning and analyzing studies.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Chad Grotegut
Dr Chad Grotegut discusses inflammatory bowel disease in pregnancy. He reviews the use of medications including biologics and aspirin in pregnancy as well as the issue of mode of delivery.
Cervical Insufficiency
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Vincenzo Berghella
Dr. Vincenzo Berghella discusses the diagnosis, the etiology/risk factors, and prevention of cervical insufficiency. He reviews the various interventions for treatment including progesterone, cerclage, and pessary.
Cohort Studies
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Jennifer Bailit
Dr. Jennifer Bailit explains the pros and cons of cohort studies and the appropriate questions for cohort studies, as well as providing an introduction to data sources for such studies.
Opiate Addiction In Pregnancy
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: William Rayburn (moderator), Sarah Gopman & Lawrence Leeman (speakers)
This is a joint lecture moderated by William Rayburn and given by Sarah Gopman, MD, and Lawrence Leeman, MD, on opioid dependence in pregnancy. They discuss the treatment options and management of pain during labor and postpartum. They also discuss neonatal abstinence syndrome and the patient centered care model for women with substance abuse in pregnancy.
Case Control Studies
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Sean Blackwell
Dr. Sean Blackwell discusses the fundamentals of case control study design. He reviews the rational for choosing this design-- the strengths and limitations, study design pearls, and presentation of data.
The Pregnant Patient with Cancer
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Elyce Cardonick
Dr. Elyse Cardonick discuss the principles of caring for women with cancer during pregnancy. She reviews the effects of pregnancy on cancer and cancer on pregnancy, the use of anti cancer drugs and radiation in pregnancy and delivery considerations.
Critical Care Basics
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Lauren Plante
Dr. Lauren Plante discusses the epidemiology of critical care in obstetrics and then focuses on the management of sepsis and ARDS, including an in-depth discussion of ventilator management.
Imaging In Fetal Anomalies – Who Needs MRI?
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Mariana Meyers
Dr. Mariana Meyers, a fetal radiologist, discusses when MRI adds clinical value to findings on ultrasound imaging. She categorizes the areas where MRI is helpful and provides additional clinical information using examples of specific cases.
Preterm Birth Prevention in Twin Pregnancy
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Bill Goodnight
Dr. Bill Goodnight discusses prematurity and twins, focusing on the prediction of preterm birth and a review of the studies regarding proposed interventions to prevent preterm birth.
Insulin Pumps In Pregnancy: A Technology for the Times
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Jennifer Ahn
Dr. Jennifer Ahn discusses the use of insulin pumps in pregnancy. She reviews indications for continuous glucose monitoring, insulin pump programming, setting, and monitoring in pregnancy.
Lupus and Pregnancy
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Michelle Petri
At the completion of this lecture, the viewer should understand:
1. The risks associated with maternal lupus in pregnancy;
2. The management options for lupus in pregnancy;
3. The morbidities associated with antiphosoholipid syndrome, and;
4. The treatment of antiphospholipid syndrome in pregnancy
Zika Virus in Pregnancy
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Jeanne Sheffield
At the completion of this lecture, the viewer should understand:
1. The history of Zika virus and its mode of transmission;
2. How to test for Zika infection;
3. What the fetal and neonatal effects of Zika infection are, and;
4. What the sonographic findings are that are associated with fetal Zika infection.
3D / 4D Ultrasound
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Larry Platt
The main objectives of this presentation are to:
1. Discuss the role of 3D/4D in evaluating the fetus
2. Discuss its role in evaluating the fetus for facial abnormalities
3. Discuss its role in the evaluation of the fetal skeleton
4. Discuss various 3D modalities to help in the assessment of fetal malformations
Three-Vessel Trachea View in Cardiac Imaging
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Alfred Abuhamad
At the end of this presentation, the viewer should:
1. Understand how to obtain the 3-vessel trachea view;
2. Understand the anatomic landmarks at the level of the 3-vessel trachea view;
3. Understand the key characteristics of a normal 3-vessel trachea view, and;
4. Understand the importance of the 3-vessel trachea view in screening for congenital heart defects and what anomalies may be detected at the level of the 3-vessel trachea view.
Fetal Heart: Top 5 Critical Anatomic Regions
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Alfred Abuhamad
At the end of this presentation, the viewer should understand:
1. The importance of 5 critical areas in the assessment of the fetal heart for congenital heart defects, namely the left atrium, left ventricular outflow tract, semi-lunar valves, 3-vessel trachea view and the cardiac axis;
2. The key anatomic landmarks for each of those defects, and;
3. What anomalies may be diagnosed/ruled out at each of these 5 areas.
Complex Contraception
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Melissa Gilliam
At the completion of this lecture, the viewer should :
1. Understand the importance of avoiding short interpregnancy intervals
2. Understand the array of contraceptive options available for women and how to choose the ideal method
3. Understand when to initiate methods in the post-partum period and
4. Recognize the importance of high quality family planning
Ethnicity-Based Genetic Carrier Screening
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Jeff Kuller
At the completion of this lecture, the viewer should understand:
1. Which ethnic groups are at the highest risk for genetic disorders
2. The genetic disorders to screen for (their pathophysiology, mode of testing, carrier frequency and prenatal diagnosis)
3. The most common hemoglobinopathies and how to screen for them and
4. ACOG's recommendations
Perinatal Risk Factors for Autism: Talking Points for the Obstetrician
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Erin Clark
The main objectives of this presentation are to:
1. Define autism
2. Review the epidemiologic data
3. Discuss perinatal risk factors and
4. Become better equipped to counsel patients for autism risk factors
OB Pharmacology - Part 2
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Steve Caritis
The main objectives of this presentation are to:
1. Discuss the determinants of placental transport
2 .Present teratogens, toxicants and other fetal effects
3. Present the FDA rule on pregnancy and
4. Present the mechanism and regulators of drug transfer in breast milk
OB Pharmacology
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Steve Caritis
The main objectives of this presentation are to:
1. Present the scope of the problem of medication use in pregnancy
2. Present the FDA risk classification in pregnancy
3. Review pregnancy effects on drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination and
4. Discuss pharmacodynamics in pregnancy
Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Mary Norton
The main objectives of this presentation are to:
1. Explain the biology behind testing of cfDNA in maternal serum
2. Describe the technologies employed to evaluate cfDNA and risk for fetal aneuploidy
3. Discuss some of the biologic complexities of this technology and
4. Explain the differences between different aneuploidies and test outcome
Maternal Congenital Heart Disease and Pregnancy Outcomes
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Torri Metz
The main objectives of this presentation are to:
1. Describe the normal physiologic changes in the cardiac system in pregnancy
2. Describe pregnancy outcomes in women with congenital heart disease
3. Discuss appropriate antepartum and intrapartum management plans for women with congenital heart disease and
4. Understand how to stratify risk for women with congenital heart disease based on lesion and cardiac history
Modern Management of Red Cell Immunization
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Ken Moise
At the completion of this lecture, the physician should:
1. Be aware of the role of cfDNA in determining the fetal RHD status in an alloimmunized pregnancy
2. Be able to explain the evolving role of cfDNA in determining which patient should receive antenatal Rhesus immune globulin
3. Understand proper reporting and use of MCA Doppler and
4. Understand the management of the alloimmunized pregnanc
Imaging in Fetal Anomalies
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Mariana Meyers
At the completion of this lecture, the physician should:
1. Understand the role of fetal MRI
2. Understand the indications for a fetal MRI
3. Understand how a fetal MRI is performed and
4. The areas in which fetal MRI has the greatest benefit
Contemporary Management of Complicated Monochorionic Twin Gestations
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Stephen Emery
The main objectives of this presentation are to:
1. Discuss the incidence of MC twins
2. Discuss the monochorionic angioarchitecture, unbalanced blood flow and placental partitioning
3. Present ultrasound diagnosis and surveillance strategies and
4. Discuss monochorinic complications and their management
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Fetal Arrhythmias
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Josh Copel
At the end of this presentation, the viewer will be able to identify different types of fetal arrhythmias and their clinical significance.
Preconception Counseling, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Michelle Khan
At the end of this presentation, the viewer will be able to review key preconception pearls for HIV-infected women, safe conception options, "sero-different" partners, and post-exposure prophylaxis.
Physiology in Action: Critical Care Obstetrics
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Joy Hawkins
At the end of this presentation, the viewer will be able to review recent evidence on maternal mortality, morbidity and near misses, as well as understand the impact of physiological changes in pregnancy on acute care management and to get acquainted to critical care management of common maternal ICU conditions.
Maternal Mortality: USA
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Elliott Main
At the end of this presentation, the viewer will be able to:
1. Define Maternal Mortality and Severe maternal Morbidity
2. List top 5 causes of US maternal deaths
3. Identify national efforts to reduce MM and YOUR role in those projects
4. Name multi-disciplinary maternal safety bundles
Beyond the Condom: Advances in the Prevention of Sexually Transmitted HIV
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Katie Bunge
At the end of this presentation, the viewer will be acquainted to up-to-date advances in the prevention of sexually transmitted HIV.
SMFM - Global Health
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Timothy Johnson
At the completion of this lecture, the viewer should understand:
1.The scope of the global problem with maternal mortality
2.The strategic and opportunistic approaches to thinking about global health
3.The current programs that are in place with support from major universities in the United States, and
4.The vision, requirements and application process for the SMFM's Queenan Fellowship
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD): Maternal/Fetal/Neonatal Perspective
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: John Morrison
At the end of this presentation, the viewer will be able to:
1. Summarize the literature regarding Sickle Cell Disease and its effect on maternal fetal outcome
2. List the advantages and disadvantages of prophylactic versus emergent transfusion in patient with Sickle Cell Disease
3. Understand the different Halotypes and how they function in women with Sickle Cell Disease
4. Illustrate appropriate prenatal, antepartum and postpartum management as of patients with Sickle Cell Disease
5. Detail new methods of treatment of Sickle Cell Disease and which of these may apply to pregnant women
Amniotic Fluid Embolism
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Steve Clark
At the end of this presentation, the viewer will be able to understand that:
1. There are variations in clinical response in AFE patients
2. There are no causative link between hypertonic contractions and AFE
3. There are no demographic risk factors for the disease
4. Route of delivery does not effect risk
5. The syndrome occurs in antigenically mismatched mother-infant pairs or possible infection
Inheritance Part II
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Kristi Borowski
At the end of this presentation, the viewer will be able to:
1. Identify factors affecting pedigree patterns-beyond simple inheritance
2. Understand the significance of new mutations in humans
3. Describe Hardy-Weinberg and applications
4. Understand deletion and duplication syndromes
Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia (NAIT)
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Dick Berkowitz
At the end of this presentation, the viewer will learn about the frequency of alloimmune thrombocytopenia and be familiar to its pathogenesis diagnosis and management.
Stillbirth
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Uma Reddy
At the end of this presentation, the viewer will be able to:
1. Define stillbirth and the impact of stillbirth in obstetrics
2. Describe etiologies and conditions associated with stillbirth
3. Describe the “workup” for stillbirth
4. Describe management of subsequent pregnancy
Renal Disease in Pregnancy
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Meena Khandelwal, MD
During this presentation, the viewer will learn about acute kidney injury dialysis and renal transplant in the obstetric patient.
Maternal Physiology
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Steven Lipman, MD
1. Review of pulmonary changes in pregnancy (lung capacities and volumes dead space shunting closing capacity minute ventilation)
2. Review of CV changes in pregnancy
3. Discussion of anesthesia consideration for patient care including airway evaluation pressure monitoring arterial lines IV access and transfusion considerations
Decision and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: An Overview
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Aaron B. Caughey, MD, PhD
1. Understanding the process of performing a decision analysis including formulation of a clinical question building a model populating the model running the model getting an answer and performing a sensitivity analysis
2. Incorporating cost data to perform a cost-effectiveness analysis
Systematic Reviews & Meta-analyses
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Methodius Tuuli, MD, MPH
1. Overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
2.Discuss uses and limitations of meta-analyses
3. Discuss elements and procedures that are needed for a good quality meta-analysis
4. Provide practical recommendations for performing a meta-analysis
Acute Obstetric Disseminated Intravascular Cagulopathy
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Michael R Foley, MD
1. A practical review of normal hemostasis and the clotting cascade
2. Basic pathophysiology of DIC
3. Obstetric causes of DIC
4. Clinical/Laboratory diagnosis and evaluation of DIC
5. Management/treatment of DIC
Diabetes Ketoacidosis in Pregnancy
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Margarita de Veciana, MS, MD
1. Scope of the DKA problems in pregnancy
2. DKA pathophysiology (for both mom and baby)
3. DKA clinical features
4. Case presentation
Planning Clinical Trials
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Mark Klebanoff MD MPH
1. Understanding when a clinical trial is appropriate and feasible
2. Understanding what rules of conducting a trial are inviolate and which are subject to judgment
3. Understanding basic principles of intent-to-treat analysis
Statistics II
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: William Grobman
1. Understanding the general concept of “translational research”
2. Review of the application of translational research to obstetrics
3. Understanding the potential use of translational research to understand adverse pregnancy outcomes
4. Review of the limitations and pitfalls of translational research in regards to obstetrical research
Ethical Inclusion of Pregnant Women in Research
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Anne Drapkin
1. Background of the knowledge gaps and problems of including pregnant women in research
2. Grounds for inclusion of pregnant women in research (effective treatment fetal safety reticence justice)
3. Scientific legal ethical and cultural challenges to including pregnant women in research
4. Ways to move forward with pregnant women in research through research design legislation and policy change
Principles of Sonography: Optimizing Your Images Safety and Physics
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Frederick Kremkau
1. Review of the principles of sonography: how 2D and 3D images are constructed
2. The use of various transducers instruments and settings to optimize images
3. Safety principles of ultrasound use in pregnancy
Update on Gestational Diabetes
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Brian Casey
1. Epidemiology and historical context of GDM including a timeline review of publications and advancements in the field of GDM
2. Screening and diagnostic approaches to GDM
3. Clinical outcomes associated with GDM
4. Treatment considerations for GDM
Early Pregnancy-- Normal and Abnormal, and Transvaginal Ultrasound
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Larry Platt
1. Understanding the value of the first trimester anatomic scan
2. Role of transvaginal imaging in early pregnancy
3. Understanding the potential value of 3D imaging in early pregnancy
Anatomy of a Lawsuit
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Erol Amon
1. Overview of the US legal system and sources/branches of law
2. Factors associated with lawsuits
3. The 4 elements of proof for medical malpractice
4. How to work effectively with your attorney
5. How to prepare for deposition testimony
6. The role of expert witnesses
Genetic Screening 1
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Lorraine Dugoff
1. ACOG recommendations regarding screening and invasive testing
2. Components and interpretation of first and second trimester screening for fetal chromosome anomalies including expected sensitivity and false positive rates
3. Review of integrated sequential contingency screening
4. Review of interpretation and use of genetic screening in multiple gestations
5. Review of the significance of abnormal analytes
Getting Funded
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: George Macones
The main objectives of this presentation are to:
1. Discuss career paths in maternal-fetal medicine;
2. Describe types of fundings - federal, foundation, or institutional, and;
3. Develop the path to obtain research funding.
Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Sarah Kilpatrick
Dr. Sarah Kilpatrick reviews the concepts of thyroid disease in pregnancy. She discusses the ACOG position on routine screening, why to keep FT4 in the high normal range in Graves disease, and why it is not necessary to routinely check TFTs in all women with hyperemesis.
Update On VTE In Pregnancy: CHEST Guidelines
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Andra James
The main objectives of this presentation are to:
1. Present the guidelines for VTE prophylaxis in pregnancy
2. Present the purpose and methodology of ACCP guidelines
3. Discuss the recommendations for anticoagulant use in pregnancy and lactation and
4. Discuss the management of acute VTE and VTE thromboprophylaxis in high risk patients
Open Fetal Surgery for Life-Threatening Lesions
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Darrell Cass
The main objectives of this presentation are to discuss:
1. General fetal surgery concepts
2. The role of prenatal diagnosis
3. Fetal surgery for specific life-threatening conditions and
4. EXIT procedure
HIV Testing
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Bernie Branson
At the end of this presentation, the viewer will learn about novel assays to detect HIV infection earlier and be updated on new recommendation that allow earlier and more accurate diagnosis of HIV infection.
HIV Care During Pregnancy
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Robert Stewart
At the end of this presentation the viewer will be able to explain:
1. Burden pre-conceptual counseling pregnancy management
2. Antiretroviral initiation
3. Intrapartum management
4. Follow up of HIV disease in pregnancy
What Every MFM Needs to Know About Breastfeeding
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Alison Stuebe
At the end of this presentation, the viewer will learn that the OB provider advice improves breastfeeding initiation and duration infants who are not fed mother's milk have higher infectious morbidity. MFM practitioners can provide guidance on maternal medical conditions and lactation, and curtailed breastfeeding is associated with increased lifelong health risks for women.
Obstetric Hemorrhage
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Stephanie Martin
At the end of this presentation, the viewer will be able to:
1. Define and classify postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)
2. State the common etiologies of PPH
3. Discuss medical and surgical management of PPH, and
4. Review use of blood products.
Getting Funded
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: George Macones
At the end of this presentation, the viewer will learn about career paths in MFM and types of grant/research funding.
VTE In Pregnancy
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Andra H. James MD MPH
At the end of this presentation the viewer will be introduced to:
1. The evolution epidemiology pathophysiology and risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE)
2. Pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics of anticoagulants
3. Diagnosis of new VTE in pregnancy
4. Management and prevention of VTE in pregnancy
Translational Research
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Michael A. Elovitz, MD
At the end of this presentation the viewer will be able to:
1. Understand the general concept of translational research
2. Review the application of translational research to obstetrics
3. To understand the potential of translational research to understanding adverse pregnancy outcomes
4. To review the limitations and pitfalls of translational research in regards to obstetrical research
Screening and Diagnosis
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Anthony Odibo
At the end of this presentation, the viewer will be able to:
1. Understand the basic concepts of screening and diagnostic tests in clinical epidemiology
2. Review the characteristics of effective screening tests
3. Discuss measures of test efficiency
4. Review methods of refining post-test probabilities, and
5. Determine the threshold for screening / diagnostic tests
Trauma in Pregnancy
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Andrew L. Tang
1. Epidemiology of trauma
2. Review of basic trauma algorithms
3. Special considerations for trauma in pregnant patients
4. Mechanisms and patterns of injury
5. Trauma work-up
6. Infant and maternal outcomes in trauma
Obstetric Anesthesia
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Margaret Craig
1. Physiology of labor pain
2. Options for management of pain during labor (pudendal lumbar block neuraxial anesthesia CSE GETA)
3. Complications of labor anesthesia (hypotension fever etc)
4. Special consideration for labor anesthesia (EXIT procedures spinal cord injury maternal cardiac arrest)
Late Preterm and Early Term Births: Preventable Prematurity?
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Lucky Jain
1. Complications and benefits associated with late preterm and early term birth
2. Etiology of late PTB and trends related to delivery management
3. Review of fetal/neonatal lung fluid dynamics
4. Respiratory outcomes and the use of antenatal steroids
5. Long term outcomes associated with preterm birth
Ultrasound Biometry and Growth Abnormalities
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Anthony Odibo
1. Overview of methods used to evaluate fetal growth
2. Review limitations of biometric measurements in fetal weight estimation
3. Review limitations of population-based growth percentiles
4. Introduce the concept of customized growth charts
Late Preterm Birth: How Big of a Problem?
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Erol Amon
1. Overview of late preterm birth
2. Review of the antecedents of late preterm birth
3. Review of the outcome of late preterm infants
4. Discussion of implications for obstetric and pediatric management
Multiple Pregnancy: Multiple Risks
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Mary D'alton
1. Description of how the epidemic of multiple gestation affects maternal and fetal outcomes -Importance of determining chorionicity
2. Diagnosis and management of several complications unique to twin gestations
3. Strategies for providing patients with multiples OB care that meets or exceeds the standard of care
Health Care Practice Management for the MFM Specialist
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Dan O'Keeffe
1. Characteristics that make an effective MFM physician leader
2. Description of a good MFM practice
3. Preparing for a job search and optimizing your candidacy
4. Discussion of what should be included in a contract
5. Addressing physician burnout
Pregnancy After Solid Organ Transplant - Is It Worth the Risk?
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Joan Mastrobattista
1. Describe risks associated with pregnancy after solid organ transplant
2. Discuss contraceptive options
3. Understand risks of immunosuppressants
4. Explain impact of co-morbid conditions that are seen in patients with organ transplants
5. Discuss pre-conceptional planning and timing of pregnancy and delivery
Oral Health: Impact on Maternal Fetal and Infant Well-Being
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Kim A. Boggess
1. Review the significance of maternal oral health
2. Understand the prevalence and biologic effects of oral disease
3. Discuss association of maternal oral disease on pregnancy outcomes
4. Appreciate the influence of maternal oral health on infant oral health
Preterm Birth: The Clinical Problem Epidemiology and Outcomes
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Brian Mercer
1. Discuss trends and clinical impact of preterm birth
2. Understand the evolving nature of outcomes related to preterm birth and to provide current data for patient counseling
3. Review impact of periviable birth and the impact of brief pregnancy prolongation on outcomes near limit of viability
4. Consider implications of late preterm birth at 34-36 weeks gestation on perinatal outcomes
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Stephanie Ros
At the completion of this lecture, the viewer should be able to:
1. Identify common etiologies for recurrent pregnancy loss;
2. Perform an evidence-based evaluation of patients with recurrent pregnancy loss and;
3. Initiate low cost/low risk interventions for the prevention of recurrent pregnancy loss.
Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Congenital CMV Infection
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Laura Gibson
At the completion of this lecture the viewer should:
1. Use, interpret and recognize the limitations of pre- and post-natal diagnostic tests
2. Apply current knowledge and clinical guidelines to patient management
3. Understand management challenges for which evidence is lacking or unclear-
Mimics of HELLP Syndrome
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Dr. Sibai
At the completion of this lecture, the viewer should be able to:
1. Describe the signs and symptoms of various syndromes confused with pre-eclampsia/HELLP;
2. Compare diagnostic tests amongst these syndromes, and;
3. Discuss management and complications in these syndrome. 
MFM Fellows' Bundle for Burnout and Personal Resilience
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Heather Lipkind
The main objectives of this presentation are to:
1. Review the existing data on physician burnout;
2. Review the different dimensions of burnout;
3. Discuss the definition of wellness and evidence based ways to improve individual resilience including tips from mentors/colleagues, and;
4. Present a bundle for personal wellness prophylaxis as you move forward with your career.
1st Trimester Anatomic Survey
Contains 2 Component(s)Join Dr. Alfred Abuhamad as he presents on the 1st trimester anatomic survey. At the end of this presentation, you should understand:
1. How to acquire and optimize the midsagittal plane
2. The evolving role of the first trimester scan in obese patients and in screening for fetal malformations
3. The importance of the midsagittal plane in screening for various malformations
4. What malformations may potentially be detected in the first trimesterContracting for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Contains 2 Component(s)One of the most important factors in your practice’s success is contracting. Whether you want to learn the basics of contracting for yourself or want to explain the intricacies of MFM contracting to your administrators, take this opportunity to listen to one of the nation’s most knowledgeable sources. Mario Gonzalez will through the current payor environment, provide a working knowledge of contracting, and identify strategies for effective contracting for MFM services.
Postpartum Hemhorrage/TXA Usage.
Contains 2 Component(s)Join Dr. Smulian as he discusses Postpartum Hemhorrage/TXA Usage.
Obesity and Pregnancy
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Dr. Michelle Kominiarek
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
1. Discuss the risks associated with Obesity during Pregnancy and Delivery
2. Counsel women on gestational weight gain guidelines
3. Provide recommendations for preconception and prenatal care after bariatric surgery, and
4. Apply information to improve Maternal Morbidity during pregnancy
SMFM Webinar: OB Pharmacology
Contains 2 Component(s)Speaker: Dr. Maisa Feghali
Join Dr. Feghali as she discusses OB Pharmacology.
