Ultrasound In Obstetrics And Gynecology

The program consists of 6 obligatory and 2 elective modules

• Obligatory module 1: Ultrasound in gynecology
• Obligatory module 2: Ultrasound in the 1st trimester-sonoembryology
• Obligatory module 3: Fetal well being (Fetal biometry and fetal growth)
• Obligatory module 4: Fetal anatomy – placenta – umbilical cord
• Obligatory module 5: Fetal congenital anomalies
• Obligatory module 6: 3D/ 4D ultrasound  in Obstetrics and gynecology   and Doppler in gynecology and infertility

Elective Module:

• How to write scientific texts
• KANET diploma

Objectives

Postgraduate Fellowship program on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology is designed to gain and broaden the basic knowledge and skills in ultrasound assessment in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.

Learning Outcomes

• Fundamental Principles of Ultrasound- techniques possibilities and limitations.
• Knowing how to use, acquire and adjust images produced by transabdominal and transvaginal US. Orientation.
• Identifying and differentiating between normal and abnormal gynecological US examination.
• Identifying different pathology on pelvic US.
• Performing complete US examination in all trimesters of pregnancy.
• Learning how to write a comprehensive obstetric US report in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy.
• Performing a 1st trimester ultrasound scan.
• Transvaginal/ transabdominal cervicometry
• Performing a complete fetal anatomy scan in 2nd trimester of pregnancy.
• Performing a US scan in twin (multiple) pregnancy (early and advanced pregnancy)
• Recognizing fetal dysmorphology and knowing the significance of their presence.
• Assessing fetal well being.
• Knowing how and when to use color/power Doppler in Ob & Gyn Ultrasound.
• Role of all ultrasound modalities (B mode, Doppler, 3D, 3D Color and power Doppler, different render modes,  4D ultrasound)
• Witnessing and being acquainted for the 3D/4D US application in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Witnessing and getting acquainted by the invasive procedures in fetal medicine.
• 4D ultrasound-  introduction in fetal neurodevelopmental assessment by KANET
• Broaden the knowledge and consciousness of important ethical and legal issues in obstetrics and gynecology in the decision making process while caring for pregnant women and fetus at the limits of viability, those with severe congenital anomalies and other life threatening disorders. Fellow should also understand the role of ethics committee and importance of multidisciplinary work and approach. Learn the basic steps in patient counselling.

Learning And Teaching Methods

• Blended learning approach is utilised, linking academic theory to clinical practice via work based learning, formal key note lectures, seminars, tutorials, hands-on training, demonstrations, e-learning, shared learning and self-directed study.
• Modules are composed of the theoretical part and practical training (scanning demonstration and hands-on training which is almost 70% of the curriculum).
• Each module delivers 50 hours of training including the theoretical and practical part.