Advances in Fetology 2018: Innovations and Updates in Fetal Therapy and Fetal Cardiology 9/14/2018

Friday, September 14, 2018, 1:00 PM - Saturday, September 15, 2018, 5:45 PM, Emory Conference Center

Advances in Fetology 2018, sponsored by the Cincinnati Fetal Center, will be held at Emory Conference Center in Atlanta, Georgia on September 14 & 15, 2018. It is an educational event that is sure to meet the educational needs of many healthcare providers as they care for patients with pregnancies complicated by fetal anomalies. The course is ideal for genetic counselors, pediatric subspecialties, including but not limited to, neonatologists, pediatric neurologists, developmental pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, pediatric cardiologists, radiologists, neurosurgeons, residents, fellows, trainees, obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, social workers, utrasonographers, nurses and fetal center coordinators.

Regional, national and international experts scheduled to speak about minimally invasive MMC repair; ethics; nursing care in fetal therapy programs; the impact of fetal intervention on the NICU; genetics and updates on TTTS and FETO Trial.  We will discuss imaging and the role of ultrasound in prenatal diagnosis and key findings in MMC, TTTS, and CDH triage strategies, evaluation for surgery, post diagnosis counseling, and bed-side care optimization.

1. 1. Identify CHD in the fetus and describe management techniques for both a pregnancy with fetal CHD and with maternal CHD.
2. 2. Discuss current management of complex twin pregnancies.
3. 3. Describe the status of management for the fetus with CDH, including both prenatal and post-natal care.
4. 4. Describe the current status of prenatal Meningomyelocele repair practice – open surgery, minimally invasive surgery, complication rates, NICU care
5. 5. Participate in ethical discussions pertaining to fetal therapy
6. 6. Discuss the unique application of current prenatal screening and diagnostic modalities to the fetal therapy population

On or Before 8/18/18
Practicing Physicians - $425
Phys in training, nurses & other clinical personnel - $350

After 8/18/18
Practicing Physicians - $475
Phys in training, nurses & other clinical personnel - $400

Friday September 14  Only
Practicing Physicians - $255
Phys in training, nurses & other clinical personnel -  $215

Saturday September 15 Only
Practicing Physicians - $275
Phys in training, nurses & other clinical personnel - $235

Payment is due prior to the start of the conference. 

Cancellations received on or before August 20, 2018, are fully refundable. After August 20, 2017 a $50 processing fee will be charged. 

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Cincinnati Children's designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

12.8 contact hours will be awarded to nurses who attend the entire program and complete an evaluation tool. Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91).

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (13.00 hours), CME - Non-Physician (Attendance) (13.00 hours), Nursing CE (12.80 hours)

Hotel:
Emory Conference Center Hotel
1615 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Phone: (404) 712-6000; Reservations: 1-800-933-6679

Click here to: Book your group rate for Cincinnati Fetal Center

The Emory Conference Center Hotel is the ideal combination of a tranquil and convenient location, a visionary Frank Lloyd Wright design, and an unparalleled dedication to service. Nestled next to Hahn Woods, a peaceful 26-acre nature preserve, our hotel offers a winning formula for productive conferences, unforgettable weddings, and truly enjoyable leisure or business stays. If you are looking for a place to relax and recharge, look no further.

If you would like to book a double occupancy room please contact the hotel directly at (404) 712-6000.

AIRPORT

Hartsfield-Jackson is near Interstates 20, 75, 85 and 285, and is approximately 20 minutes south of downtown Atlanta during normal traffic.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
6000 North Terminal Parkway
Suite 4000
Atlanta, GA 30320
1-800-897-1910
Directions to the Domestic Terminal
From Downtown Atlanta:
Take I-75/85 South to I-85
Continue following signs to Domestic.
From the West:
Take I-20 East to I-75/85 South
Continue following signs to Domestic.
From the East:
Take I-20 West to I-285 South
Continue following signs to Domestic.
From the South:
Take I-75 north to I-285 West
Continue following signs to Domestic.

Public Transportation

MARTA serves the Emory Conference Center Hotel. From Hartsfield International Airport take MARTA to the Lindbergh Station. From Lindbergh take the #6 bus directly to the hotel. Visit MARTA. Emory Cliff Busses serve the University Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM until 7 PM. This transportation is complimentary.