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15-16 of May 2026
HYBRID COURSE
Bucharest / Romania
accredited by the EACCME with 13.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s)
FETAL EXAMINATION Course | Bucharest | May 15–16, 2026 | Hybrid

EXTEMPORE returns to Bucharest with the 3rd edition of this hands-on fetal ultrasound course, designed to help specialists scan smarter, detect anomalies earlier, and make confident clinical decisions. The program covers first-trimester diagnostics, including ultrasound, NIPT, and invasive procedures, a comprehensive review of second-trimester anatomy, and third-trimester assessment with a focus on fetal growth restriction.

For the first time, the course features a dedicated Doppler module, alongside sessions on fetal heart and neurosonography, and advanced scanning techniques using modern ultrasound technology. Live demonstrations by international experts provide practical insights and tips that can be applied immediately in daily practice.

This is not just a course on what to scan — it’s about how to think, interpret, and act in modern fetal medicine. Onsite or online participation includes access to recordings for 60 days.
COURSE SPEAKERS
  • Prof. Katia Bilardo
    Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Fetal Medicine at Medical Center of Amsterdam University
    Amsterdam / The Netherlands
  • Dr. Frantisek Grochal
    MD, Head of the Femicare Center of Prenatal Diagnosis, co-editor of TheFetusNet
    Martin / Slovakia
  • Dr. Nicola Volpe
    MD, PhD, Fetal Medicine Consultant, Fetal Medicine Unit, Department of High-Risk Pregnancy, Di Venere and Sarcone Hospitals
    Bari / Italy
  • Prof. Dr. Jute Richter
    Gynaecologist / Obstetrician at University Hospitals Leuven (UZ Leuven), Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Member of the Perinatal & Pediatric Lung Disease research group on lung disease in neonates at KU Leuven
    Leuven / Belgium
  • Prof. Yaron Zalel
    MD, Dept. Obstetrics and Gynecology, Expert Medical Center
    Tel-Aviv / Israel
  • Prof. Shiri Shinar
    Associate Professor, Fetal Medicine Unit, Mount Sinai Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology University of Toronto
    Toronto / Canada
  • Dr. Razvan Stanca
    MD, Maternal Fetal Specialist at Euromaterna Hospital, CEO at NewVision Ultrasound
    Constanta / Romania
  • Dr. Marius Vicea Calomfirescu
    MD, Senior specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, expert in Maternal Fetal Medicine at Wellborn Hospital
    Bucharest / Romania
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Day 1, May 15

The first day features four focused special topics modules combined with lectures, live demonstrations, and hands-on learning.


The topics will cover early anomaly scan, use of doppler in fetal assessment, as well as fetal heart and fetal neurosonography in the second trimester.


You will observe real-time scanning performed by expert faculty, gaining practical insights into imaging techniques and diagnostic approaches.

Day 2, May 16

The second day offers a full scientific program with lectures, live scan sessions, and expert discussions across all trimesters.


Key topics include first-trimester diagnostics (US, NIPT, invasive procedures), major fetal anatomical anomalies, neurosonography, thoracic and abdominal pathology, skeletal dysplasias, and third-trimester assessment including fetal growth restriction.


Participants will deepen their knowledge, refine diagnostic skills, and gain practical insights to enhance clinical practice.


In the Scientific Program
Early Anomaly Scan
  • First trimester anatomy: from routine screening to referral evaluation
  • Early anomaly scan at 12-13 weeks: time to abandon NT scan alone?
  • First trimester neurosonogram
  • Fetal face in the first trimester
Use of Doppler
  • Technique & Methodology
  • Clinical Applications: FGR/Fetal Distress/ Fetal Monitoring, Anemia, Preeclampsia, Twins
Fetal Heart
  • Aortic arch anomalies
  • Four chamber view: Clues to diagnosis
  • Cardiac abnormalities and chromosomal aberrations
  • Ultrasonography of the Fetal Heart Across Trimesters
Fetal Neuro in the Second Trimester
  • Anomalies of anterior complex
  • Posterior fossa anomalies
  • Secondary brain lesions
Advancing scanning approach in 1st and 2nd trimester
  • Tips and tricks on the machine
First Trimester Diagnostic Navigation: US, NIPT, Invasive Procedures
  • First Trimester Screening Paradigms
  • NIPT - it's all a matter of timing
  • Invasive procedures in first trimester
The Second Trimester
  • Urinary tract obstructive pathology
  • Skeletal dysplasias: Clues to diagnoses
  • Abdominal Wall Anomalies
  • Thoracic pathology
  • Neural Tube Defects: spina bifida and beyond
The Third Trimester
  • Scanning approach in the third trimester
  • Fetal Growth Restriction: diagnosis and management
Educational Goals:
  • To understand early and second-trimester fetal anomaly assessment, including neurosonography and cardiac evaluation.
  • To understand the use of Doppler techniques in monitoring fetal growth, fetal distress, and pregnancy complications.
  • To understand first-trimester diagnostic strategies, including ultrasound, NIPT, and invasive procedures.
  • To recognize major anatomical abnormalities across the second and third trimesters, including skeletal, thoracic, abdominal, and neural tube defects.
  • To understand advanced third-trimester scanning approaches, including fetal growth restriction assessment.
  • To recognize key findings during live scan demonstrations and integrate them into clinical decision-making.
  • To understand practical imaging techniques and hands-on approaches to enhance diagnostic confidence.
  • To understand the role and limitations of emerging technologies and innovations in fetal ultrasound in daily practice.
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The course will take place at Sheraton Bucharest Hotel 5*, a premium venue in the heart of the city. Conveniently located in central Bucharest, the hotel is just 16 km from Otopeni International Airport and within walking distance of the Old City, top shopping areas, and cultural landmarks.

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