Fellowship In Fetal Medicine

• Integrated course structure
• Extensive direct hands on training for each candidate
• Hands on training in fetal interventions
• Sessions on dedicated Fetal Echo training included
• Training schedule incorporates comprehensive and end-to –end fetal and postnatal care
• Rotational postings in the eight allied specialties related to fetal care
• Mandatory research publications (Minimum of 2) in indexed journals by the end of the course

Need – There is need for Training ,with  focus on tertiary level of care for the pregnant women and the fetus, which involves comprehensive, investigative workup of abnormalities as well as appropriate management of confirmed abnormal cases. It also entails follow up of high risk pregnancy.

• To be able to acquire effective skills to operate ultrasound scan machine.
• To understand the fetus completely (normal and abnormal development).
•  To be able reach a reasonable diagnosis after interpreting  findings on a scan .
• To be able to  integrate  the various modalities of investigation for perinatal diagnosis to appropriately  prognosticate and manage common abnormalities.
• To be able to liaise with the appropriate departments (Pediatric cardiology/Pediatric nephrology/Pediatric surgery/Genetics) as deemed necessary  by the case and make effective use of the current knowledge and technology available to tailor make appropriate diagnosis and management for each case.
•  To be able to provide appropriate pre-pregnancy and perinatal advice to prospective parents.
•  To be able to critically assess available literature and interpret current papers to cater to the needs of the patient and the population.
•  To be able to integrate oneself and work as a team showing due respect to colleagues and contribute effectively to the team.