Gynecology & Obstetrics Course    

Participants:

This course serves as a comprehensive review for the practicing clinician

Program Description

This program provides a more in-depth coverage of ultrasound applications in obstetrics and gynecology. Approximately three-quarters of the program is devoted to obstetrics and the remainder to gynecology.

Practicing clinicians and sonographers will be able to refresh their knowledge in gynecological areas such as the post-menopausal uterus, endometrial disorders, adnexal masses, transvaginal imaging and obstetrics including problem solving with obstetrical measurements, exposure to Doppler in Ob/Gyn, bioeffects and invasive procedures.

Topics

Physics and Instrumentation and Bioeffects in Ob/Gyn Ultrasound.

Normal Pelvic Anatomy and Anatomic Variants.

Imaging Techniques Including Transvaginal Scanning.

Transvaginal Pelvic Scanning Techniques (Demonstration).

Sonography of Gynecological Disorders.

First Trimester Sonography Including Ectopic Pregnancy.

Detailed Fetal Anatomic Survey.

Demonstration of Normal Obstetrical Ultrasound Scan.

Assessment of Fetal Age and Growth.

Obstetrical Measurements Workshop.

Doppler Applications in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Fetal Anomalies.

Ultrasound of Multiple Gestation.

Biophysical Profile and Fetal Well Being.

Sonography of the Placenta and Cervix.

Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS).

Applications of 3D/4D Obstetrical Doppler Ultrasound.

Educational Objectives

After attending this course, the participant should be able to:

• Recognize the acoustic representation of normal anatomy of the fetus and the female pelvis. – describe the capabilities and limitations of ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology identify pathologies of the fetus, uterus, and ovaries from ultrasound images.
• Perform basic ultrasound scanning of the non-pregnant female pelvis.

Trainers: Spec. Burcu Büyükaksoy, MD

Training duration: 2 Weeks

Training fee per participant: 2000 USD