Fundamentals of Fetal Echocardiography Conference

Oak Lawn, IL US
November 15, 2025

This conference will provide the foundation training in fetal echocardiography for healthcare professionals involved in prenatal care. Attendees will review key imaging techniques, fetal circulation and rhythm, and the evaluation of cardiac anatomy and common congenital heart defects. The course blends current guidelines with practical insights to enhance diagnostic confidence and collaborative care.

 

This conference is being held in person.

NOTE: Please note this activity will be presented 8:15am – 5:15pm CST / 9:15am - 6:15pm EST

Target Audience

This course is intended for physicians and other health care professionals.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this session, learners should be able to:

  • Describe the key updates in the 2023 American Society of Echocardiography fetal echocardiography guidelines.
  • Recognize normal and abnormal fetal cardiac anatomy and rhythm using standard imaging protocols.
  • Apply cardiovascular profile scoring to assess fetal heart function.
  • Demonstrate appropriate use of M-mode, Doppler, and other echocardiographic tools for fetal cardiac evaluation.
  • Identify indications for referral to pediatric cardiology based on fetal cardiac findings or risk factors.
  • Integrate comprehensive fetal echocardiography techniques into clinical practice to improve the detection and management of congenital heart disease.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 4.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 4.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
06/25/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Event starts: 
11/15/2025 - 7:30am CST
Event ends: 
11/15/2025 - 5:00pm CST
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Time

 

7:30am – 7:55am

Registration and Breakfast

 

7:55am - 8:00am

Opening Remarks
Course Director: Saad Siddiqui, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
Advocate Children’s Hospital-Oak Lawn, IL

8:00am – 9:00am

American Society of Echocardiography Fetal Echo Guidelines, Cardiovascular profile score, fetal heart failure
Matthew Moehlmann, DO
Pediatric Cardiologist
University of Chicago Medicine-Chicago, IL

9:00am - 9:30am

Fetal Circulation
David Roberson, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
Advocate Children’s Hospital-Oak Lawn, IL

9:30am – 10:00am

Cardiac Rhythm Assessment
Eleanor Ross, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
Advocate Children’s Hospital-Oak Lawn, IL

10:00am - 10:30am

Four Chamber Cardiac View, normal and abnormal
Saad Siddiqui, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
Advocate Children’s Hospital-Oak Lawn, IL

10:30am – 11:00am

Cardiac Outflow Tract Assessment: outflow tracts, valves, connections, relationships, criss-cross
Saad Siddiqui, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
Advocate Children’s Hospital-Oak Lawn, IL

11:00am - 11:30am

Aortic and Ductal Arch Assessment: anatomy, Doppler, coarctation, ductal and aortic flow patterns and size
Waseem Cossor, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
Advocate Children’s Hospital-Oak Lawn, IL

11:30am - 12:00pm

Common Ductal Dependent CHD - HLHS, coarctation, tricuspid atresia, pulmonary atresia
Waseem Cossor, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
Advocate Children’s Hospital-Oak Lawn, IL

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lunch

1:00pm - 4:45pm

Hands On*

* Not CME accredited 
The afternoon Hands-On session and Closing Remarks are not CME accredited.

Advocate Children's Hospital
4440 W 95th Street
Stein Auditorium
Oak Lawn, IL 60010
United States

Faculty

Saad Siddiqui, MD; Pediatric Cardiology; Advocate Children's Hospital - Oak Lawn, IL
Matthew Moehlmann, DO; Pediatric Cardiology; University of Chicago Medicine-Chicago, IL
David Roberson, MD; Pediatric Cardiology; Advocate Children's Hospital - Oak Lawn, IL
Eleanor Ross, MD; Pediatric Cardiology; Advocate Children's Hospital - Oak Lawn, IL
Katie Crumpler, RN; Fetal Cardiovascular Care Coordinator for Pediatric Cardiology; Advocate Children's Hospital - Oak Lawn, IL
Waseem Cossor, MD; Pediatric Cardiology; Advocate Children's Hospital - Oak Lawn, IL

Disclosure

Faculty disclosures are being reviewed and will be presented to the audience in advance of the program.

 

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s)

American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Available Credit

  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 4.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 4.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Price

Cost:
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This conference will be help in person at Advocate Children's Hospital.

For Further Information 
 

If you have any questions regarding the conference, please contact Saad Siddiqui, MD at [email protected] 

If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact the IPCE Office at [email protected]