1. family and parenting
2. motherhood
3. pregnancy

SMFM 35th Annual Meeting — The Pregnancy MeetingTM
Working together for the global advancement of safe and healthy pregnancies
Society for
Maternal • Fetal
Medicine
February 2–7, 2015
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
San Diego, CA
Postgraduate Courses
2015 Program Committee
Scientific, Clinical and
Industry Exhibits
Andrew Helfgott, MD– Program Chair
Sean Blackwell, MD–Poster Chair
Bob Silver, MD–Postgraduate Course Chair
Joanne Stone, MD–Scientific Forums Chair
Robert Resnik, MD–Local Arrangements Chair
Donna Johnson, MD–Emeritus Member
Supported by an unrestricted educational
grant from the March of Dimes
Register online at www.SMFM.org
POSTGRADUATE COURSES, WORKSHOPS, AND SYMPOSIA
Some postgraduate courses, workshops and symposia run concurrently.
Please check your schedule to make sure you do not choose conflicting options.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2
1. OB Debates
Course Directors: Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman, MD, MSc and
Bahaeddine M. Sibai, MD
Learning Objectives
1.To examine the evidence surrounding timing of delivery in the
setting of oligohydramnios and IUGR
2.To examine factors related to the rate of cesarean in the US
3.To discuss management of preeclampsia related to severe blood
pressure elevations and seizure prophylaxis
4.To contrast screening options for gestational diabetes
5.To the examine the evidence supporting routine transvaginal
cervical length screening for all patients
Intro and 20 questions
8:00–8:20am
8:20–8:50am
Isolated oligohydramnios at 37 weeks: Deliver
Isolated oligohydramnios at 37 weeks: Wait
Sean Blackwell, MD: Deliver
Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman, MD, MSc: Wait
8:50–9:00amQ&A
Gyamfi-Bannerman/Blackwell
9:00–9:45am
Surveillance and Delivery for IUGR: the answer is clear
Christianne de Groot, MD
Surveillance and Delivery for IUGR: we have no idea
Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman, MD, MSc
9:45–10:00am
Q&A 10:00–10:30amBreak
10:30–11:15am
The current rate of cesarean is too high
Sean Blackwell, MD
The current rate of cesarean is just right
Bahaeddine Sibai, MD
11:15–11:50am
Q&A 11:50am–12:00pm ARS Questions
12:00–1:00pmLunch
1:00–1:40pm
Treatment of persistent severe HTN within 15 minutes: a standard to keep/No mag for PEC without severe features
Bahaeddine Sibai, MD
Treatment of persistent severe HTN within 15 minutes: a ridiculous goal?/Mag for all PEC
John Barton, MD
1:40–1:50pmQ&A
1:50–2:30pm
Gestational diabetes: 1-step is enough Patrick Catalano, MD
Gestational diabetes: 2-step is best
Ben Mol, MD, PhD
2:30–2:40Q&A
2:40–3:00pm
Audience Debate: What do you do after 17OHPC with new short cervix <24 weeks?
3:00–3:30pmBreak
3:30–4:20pm
Transvaginal cervical length for low risk patients: The time has come
Vincenzo Berghella, MD
Transvaginal cervical length for low risk patients: Not so fast
George Saade, MD
4:20–5:00pmQ&A 2. Ultrasound Challenges for the MFM
Co-sponsored by the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG)
Course Directors: Joshua Copel, MD and Helen Feltovich, MD
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Attendees of this postgraduate course will also receive Core Membership to the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and
Gynecology (ISUOG). This membership includes access to online
content from ISUOG. The Core Membership does not include subscription to Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (UOG).
Learning Objectives
The participant will be able to:
1.Understand the advantages and limitations of ultrasound in the
1st trimester
2.Develop creative means to approach difficult diagnoses in the
fetal heart and skeletal system
3.Grasp the pathophysiology of fetal growth restriction
4.Describe the primary fetal growth restriction management options and application to his/her clinical population
5.Recognize new trends in ultrasound imaging, and their potential
clinical application
8:00–8:05amWelcome
Joshua Copel, MD; Helen Feltovich, MD
8:05–10:00am 1st trimester ultrasound in the era of NIPT: an evolving role
Lawrence D. Platt, MD
Caterina Bilardo, MD
8:05–8:35am
1st trimester anatomical survey: what can you really see?
Lawrence D. Platt, MD
8:35–9:05am
Feasiblity of 1st trimester fetal cardiac evaluation
Caterina Bilardo, MD
9:05–9:35am
Integrating 1st trimester ultrasound with NIPT
Lawrence D. Platt, MD
9:35–9:45amQ&A
9:45–10:00am
Stump the Professor: Fellow presentation (1st trimester case)
Lawrence D. Platt, MD; Caterina Bilardo, MD; Deborah Krakow, MD
10:00–10:30amBreak
10:30am–12:00pm Don’t let broken bones and broken hearts break you: approach to our toughest cases
Deborah Krakow, MD; Joshua Copel, MD
10:30–11:00am
Systematic approach to diagnosing skeletal dysplasias
Deborah Krakow, MD
11:00–11:30am
Complex congenital heart defect cases
Joshua Copel, MD
11:30–11:45amQ&A
11:45am–12:00pm Stump the Professor: Fellow presentation (2nd trimester case)
Deborah Krakow, MD; Joshua Copel, MD;
Lawrence D. Platt, MD
12:00–1:00pmLunch
1:00–3:30pm
Our tiniest patients: optimizing outcomes in IUGR
Caterina Bilardo, MD; Ahmet Baschat, MD
1:00–1:30pm
Understanding the pathophysiology of early vs. late IUGR
Caterina Bilardo, MD
1:30–2:00pm
Doppler how-to: how and when to do UA, MCA and DV Doppler
Ahmet Baschat, MD
2:00–2:30pm
Panel: Management of the IUGR fetus
Caterina Bilardo, MD; Ahmet Baschat, MD
2:30–2:45pmQ&A
2:45–3:00pm
Stump the Professor: Fellow presentation
(IUGR case)
Caterina Bilardo, MD; Ahmet Baschat, MD;
Helen Feltovich, MD
3:00–3:30pmBreak
3:30–5:00pm
The future: how can we use existing and emerging ultrasound technologies?
Dolores Pretorius, MD; Helen Feltovich, MD
3:30–4:00pm
What’s up next: emerging ultrasound
technologies
Helen Feltovich, MD
4:00–4:30pm
3D Ultrasound in OB/GYN: top ten hits
Dolores Pretorius, MD
4:30–4:45pmQ&A
Dolores Pretorius, MD; Helen Feltovich, MD
4:45–5:00pm
Take-home messages
Joshua Copel, MD; Helen Feltovich, MD
3. Placenta Accreta: Making the Best Out
of a Bad Disease
Course Directors: Deirdre Lyell, MD and Bob Silver, MD
Learning Objectives
1. To be able to individualize the optimal timing of delivery in women with placenta accreta
2. To learn the optimal surgical management for placenta
accreta
3. To be able to diagnose placenta accreta antenatally and to
understand the limitations of antenatal diagnosis
4. To understand the optimal blood product replacement on
women with placenta accreta
5. To become familiar with the benefits and risks of conservative
management for placenta accreta
Introduction, epidemiology of accreta and 1:00–1:15pm
referral centers for accreta
Bob Silver, MD
1:15–1:45pm
Antenatal diagnosis of accreta
Alfred Abuhamad, MD
1:45–2:15pm
Optimal timing of delivery
Deirdre Lyell, MD
Surgical approach to accreta
2:15–2:45pm
Mike Belfort, MD, PhD
2:45–3:00pmQ&A
3:00–3:30pmBreak
3:30–4:00pm
Massive hemorrhage
Alex Butwick, MD
4:00–4:30pm
Debate: Routine use of balloon catheters
Sandy Ramos, MD: Pro
Mike Nageotte, MD: Con
Debate: Conservative management
4:30–5:00pm
Loic Senthiles, MD: Pro
Bob Silver, MD: Con
Putting the “M” Back into Maternal-Fetal Medicine Special Session
1:00–5:30pm
Description: This now annual special session is designed to emphasize the importance of maternal care in maternal-fetal medicine.
This year, some of the nation’s leading experts on maternal care
gather to discuss issues relevant to improving maternal outcomes.
For the first time, this session is open to all conference registrants
(limited enrollment; first come, first serve) at no cost, but does require pre-registration.
The State of Maternal Mortality Review
1:00–3:15pm
Introduction
Mary D’Alton and Vincenzo Berghella
Key Address: Status of Maternal Mortality Review
William Callaghan
Presentation of SMFM-ACOG Maternal Mortality and Serious Maternal Morbidity Review Survey
Donna Montalto, Audrey Merriam and Rocio Pena
Panel Discussion: Moving Maternal Mortality and Serious Maternal Morbidity Review Forward
Mary D’Alton, William Callaghan, Peter
Bernstein, Thomas Westover, Stanley Gall and representative from the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (TBN)
3:15–3:30pmBreak
3:30–4:50pm
4:50–5:30pm
Maternal Perinatal Quality Collaboratives
Maternal Statewide Quality Collaboratives—
Who is Doing What
Kate Menard
Panel Presentations and Discussion: Quality Improvement Projects—Sharing Best Practices
Kate Menard, Ann Borders, Jim Devente, Elliot Main
• Obstetric Hemorrhage
• Severe Hypertension and Preeclampsia
• Cesarean Prevention
• Initiating and Maintaining Quality Collaboratives
• Collecting Data: Lessons learned from New York Experience
Project Update and Conclusions
Placenta Accreta
Michael Belfort and Jason Wright
Summary and Next Steps
Mary D’Alton
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3
4. Critical Care
Course Directors: Stephanie Martin, DO and Lauren Plante, MD
Learning Objectives
1.Understand resuscitation for a pregnant patient, including role of
perimortem CS
2.Describe appropriate management strategies for severe sepsis
3.Distinguish indications for and types of ventilatory support
4.Develop an approach to hemodynamic derangement
5.Develop a diagnostic and treatment algorithm for cardiac emergencies
8:00–8:10am
Welcome and introductions
Stephanie Martin, DO and Lauren Plante, MD
8:10–9:05amSepsis
Jason Vaught, MD
9:05–10:00am
Blood pressure problems: too high, too low
Michael Foley, MD
10:00–10:30amBreak
10:30–11:30am
ARDS and mechanical ventilation
Lauren Plante, MD, MPH
11:30am–12:00pm Q&A; panel discussion
Plante/Vaught/Foley
12:00–1:00pmLunch
1:00–1:40pm
Arrest, resuscitation, perimortem cesarean
Stephanie Martin, DO
Coagulopathy and transfusion management
1:40–2:20pm
Helen Scholefield, MD, FRCOG
2:20–3:00pm
Cardiac catastrophes: approach to diagnosis & management
Afshan Hameed, MD
3:00–3:30pmBreak
3:30–4:30pm
How to create your own catastrophes: simulation in critical care OB
Shad Deering, MD
Q&A; panel discussion
4:30–5:00pm
Martin/Scholefield/Hameed/Deering
5. Advances and Updates in Perinatal Genomics
Course Directors: Mary Norton, MD and Britton Rink, MD, MS
Learning Objectives
1. Summarize the technologies and biologic foundation of non-invasive prenatal testing for fetal aneuploidy
2. Explain the utility and limitations of non-invasive prenatal testing
for fetal aneuploidy in the low-risk patient
3. Describe the importance of economics, patient preferences, and
informed choice surrounding various prenatal testing strategies
for fetal aneuploidy
4. Recognize common genetic diagnoses associated with structural
anomalies identified by ultrasound
5. Discuss maternal obstetric implications of common genetic disorders
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, cont.
8:00–8:05amIntroduction
Mary Norton, MD
8:05–8:50am
NIPT: Technology and biology
Ignatia van de Veyver, MD
8:50–9:50am
Utility of NIPT in the low risk patient: a debate
Mary Norton, MD vs Jerry Yankowitz, MD
9:50–10:00amQ&A
10:00–10:30amBreak
10:30–11:10am
Global perspective on NIPT implementation
Sylvie Langlois, MD
11:10–11:50am
Prenatal genetic testing: Economics,
preferences and informed choice
Miriam Kuppermann, PhD, MPH
11:50am–12:00pmQ&A
12:00–1:00pmLunch
1:00–1:45pm
Whole genome and whole exome sequencing
Ignatia ven de Veyver, MD
1:45–2:30pm
Beyond prenatal diagnosis: Toward therapy for genetic disorders
Tippi MacKenzie, MD
2:30–3:00pm
Genetics of autism and neurocognitive disorders
Britton Rink, MD
3:00–3:30pmBreak
3:30–4:15pm
Syndromology: Genetic evaluation of structural anomalies
Mary Norton, MD
4:15–4:45pm
Update on genetic disorders and obstetric management
Britton Rink, MD
4:45 -5:00pm
Q&A
6. Running an Efficient and Profitable Practice to
Improve Care in the Era of Value Based
Medicine and the ACA
Course Directors: Brian Iriye, MD and Thomas Lee, MD
Learning Objectives
1.Understand the significant changes within healthcare today due
to the PPACA, changes in CMS reimbursement, and the increasing demand for value within healthcare
2.Learn the fundamentals of healthcare operations, project management, and process improvement tools
Need to understand the pros and cons of evidence-based medicine and standardized care protocols
3.Comprehend the conceptual framework in which to deploy
process improvement changes within their practices
4.To learn how the current process of healthcare payment does
not offer incentive for value care, and possibly harms care. To
discover alternative models for value based contracting
5.Understand how evidence based care can not only improve
outcome but also practice efficiencies
6.Gain knowledge on responsible use of different forms of social media and marketing to improve education, loyalty, and awareness
8:00–8:45am
MFM Practice in the Wake of the ACA and Healthcare Reform
Arnold Cohen, MD
8:45–9:30am
Basics of Healthcare Operations and Project Management
Thomas Lee, MD
9:30–10:15am
Evidence-based medicine and process improvement
Anthony Sciscione, DO
10:15–10:30amQ&A
10:30–10:45amBreak
10:45–11:30am
Putting the pieces together—One practice’s experience with EBM, project management, and process improvement
Thomas Lee, MD
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11:30am–12:00pm MFM Contracts and Negotiations in the era of the ACA
Brian Iriye, MD
12:00–12:15pmQ&A
12:15 -1:00pm
Lunch
1:00–1:45pm
Day to Day Operations and Efficiency In Your Ultrasound Practice
Elizabeth Williams, RDMS
Practice Models in a World of Value Based 1:45–2:30pm
Medicine
James Keller, MD
2:30–2:45pmQ&A
2:45–3:00pmBreak
3:00–3:45pm
Examining your Finances and Optimizing Returns to Assist MFMs in providing Optimal Care—Fixing Common Mistakes
Brian Iriye, MD
3:45–4:30pm
Two Different Approaches to Marketing MFM Services
Thomas Lee, MD and Brian Iriye, MD
4:40–4:45pmQ&A
7. Hands-On Simulation Workshop for Ultrasound
Guided Invasive Procedures
Course Directors: Joshua F. Nitsche, MD, PhD and Brian C. Brost, MD, PhD
Course Faculty: Arij Faksh, DO; Bennett Gardner, MD; Charisse Trinidad, MD; Elisabeth Codsi, MD; Kristi Borowski, MD; Linda Street, MD;
Tina M. Shumard, MD and Ugochi N. Akoma, MD
Learning Objectives
1. To familiarize the participants with available options for simulating ultrasound guided needle procedures
2. To introduce the participants to curricula specific for different
ultrasound guided needle procedures
3. To provide novice participants with instruction on the basics of
ultrasound guided needle procedures
4. To train experienced providers on how to establish an ultrasound
guided needle procedure simulation program at their institution
5. To demonstrate how simulation can be used by experienced
providers to maintain skill with low-frequency procedures
8:00–8:30am
Introduction to Ultrasound Needle Guided Procedure Simulation
Joshua F. Nitsche, MD, PhD
Brian C. Brost, MD, PhD
8:30–9:00am
Needle Guidance Basics
Faculty
Hands-On Simulation (45 minutes each)
9:00–10:30am
Amniocentesis
Chrionic Villus Sampling
In-utero Stenting
Faculty
10:30–10:45amBreak
10:45–11:30am
Hands-On Simulation (45 minutes each)
Amniocentesis
Chrionic Villus Sampling
In-utero Stenting
Faculty
11:30am–12:00pm Hands-On Simulation Review
Faculty
12:00–12:30pm
Concluding Remarks: Next Steps in Ultrasound Guided Needle Procedure Simulation
Joshua F. Nitsche, MD, PhD
Brian C. Brost, MD, PhD
8. Clinical Dilemmas: What the Literature
Didn’t Tell You
Course Directors: Alison G. Cahill MD, MSCI and Katherine Laughon
Grantz, MD, MS
Learning Objectives
1.Learn how to appropriately integrate multiple findings on ultrasound for risk prediction of fetal aneuploidy for better patient
counseling and diagnostic testing
2.Understand the risks and benefits of vaginal delivery for the
second twin based on literature using appropriate methods to
minimize maternal and neonatal morbidity
3. Determine the optimal timing of delivery for pregnancies complicated by placenta previa or accreta to minimize maternal and
neonatal morbidity
4.Understand current limitations in defining normal and abnormal
fetal growth to prevent unnecessary antenatal testing and intervention
5.Recognize the limitations in current understanding of cesarean risk
associated with labor induction to improve selection of patients
8:00–8:10am
Introductions, pass out notecards for questions, pretest
Alison Cahill, MD, MSCI
8:10–8:45am
Previas and accretas: when to deliver
William Grobman, MD, MBA
Is induction of labor associated with cesarean 8:45–9:20am
delivery: depends on who you ask
Aaron Caughey, MD, PhD
9:20–9:55am
How to integrate multiple findings on ultrasound for risk prediction of fetal aneuploidy: harder than you think
Methodius G. Tuuli, MD, MPH
9:55–10:30am
Distinguishing pathological fetal growth
restriction from constitutional small-for
gestational age: Is the Hadlock reference obsolete?
Katherine Laughon Grantz, MD, MS
10:30–11:00amBreak
11:00–11:35am
Cesarean delivery for twins: what is the
evidence?
Gordon Smith, MD
11:35–11:55am
Expert Panel Discussion (20 min; read note-
cards with questions from audience; take audience questions)
Alison G. Cahill, MD, MSCI
11:55am–12:00pm Post test
Collaborative Workshop–Medications in Pregnancy and Lactation:
Effect on Mother, Fetus and Infant
Tuesday 1:00–7:00pm; continues on Wednesday 7:00am–2:45pm
This workshop is co-sponsored by the Society for Maternal-Fetal
Medicine, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute for Child
Health and Human Development, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Perinatal Pediatrics.
There are three primary goals of the workshop:
1.To provide clinicians with guidance on determining the appropriate drug to use during pregnancy incorporating available
science on indication, safety profile and pharmacokinetics.
2.To define the research gaps in safety of medications beyond
teratogenicity.
3.To outline policy initiatives to improve safety and efficacy of drugs
in pregnancy and lactation on the mother, fetus and infant.
(Registration limited, first come, first serve. Attendees are responsible
for their meals.)
MFM Fellowship Directors Workshop 1:00–5:00pm
Course Director: Bill Grobman, MD, MBA
The target audience is current, new, and proposed program
directors of ABOG-accredited fellowship programs (or proposed
programs) and their associates. Fellowship coordinators are also
welcome. Course topics include:
• an overview of ABOG’s requirements
• approaches to improve administrative aspects of MFM fellowship
• approaches to improve research aspects of MFM fellowship
• approaches to improve clinical aspects of MFM fellowship
and BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
will give a brief course on reviewing manuscripts for the journals. This
course in intended for new and mid-level reviewers and attendees
need not already be reviewers.
The course will include:
• The essence of reviewing
• What makes a good review
• What makes a good reviewer
• The value of reviewing to the individual and the specialty and
ultimately the patient
• Online mechanics of performing the review
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
9. Medical Complications in Pregnancy
Course Directors: Ware Branch, MD and Torri Metz, MD
Learning Objectives
1.Describe the latest information regarding the diagnosis and
management of select medical complications occurring during
pregnancy
2.Create a peripartum management plan for women with medical
complications including timing of delivery, mode of delivery and
anesthesic considerations
3.Describe the utilization of medications in the management of
selected medical disorders and how they impact pregnancy and
the fetus
4.Describe how select medical complications of pregnancy influence perinatal outcomes
8:00–8:10am
Welcome and Introduction
Ware Branch, MD and Torri Metz, MD
Updates in the Management of Systemic Lupus 8:10–8:40am
Erythematosus and Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome
Ware Branch, MD
8:40–9:10am
Stroke, TIA and Migraine: A Primer on Diagnosis and Management in the Pregnant Patient
Kathleen Digre, MD
9:10–9:40am
Clinical Pearls for Managing Women with Congenital Heart Disease
Torri Metz, MD
9:40–10:00am
Panel Q&A
Branch/Metz/Digre
10:00–10:30amBreak
10:30-11:00am
Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Pregnancy: Biologics, Aspirin, and Mode of Delivery
Chad Grotegut, MD
11:00–11:40am
Obesity: Inflammation, Sleep Apnea and Perinatal Outcomes
Fabio Facchinetti, MD
11:40am–12:00pm Panel Q&A
Grotegut/Facchinetti
12:00–1:00pmLunch
1:00–1:30pm
Diagnosing and Managing Platelet Disorders in Pregnancy
Robert Silver, MD
1:30–2:00pm
Diagnostic Criteria for Gestational Diabetes:
A Country without Consensus
Linda Barbour, MD
2:00–2:30pm
Peripartum Management of Pregnant Women with Von Willebrand Disease and Hemophilia Carriers
Andra James, MD
2:30–3:00pm
Panel Q&A
Silver/Barbour/James
Journals Reviewer Course 5:00–7:30pm
Course Directors: Roberto Romero, MD; Nancy Chescheir, MD and
Khalid Khan, MD
The leadership of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Gray Journal), Obstetrics and Gynecology (Green Journal)
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10. Infections in Pregnancy
Course Directors: R. Phillips Heine, MD and Brenna Anderson
Hughes, MD
Learning Objectives
1.Understand the impact as well as management of chronic hepatitis in pregnancy
2.Review the potential for fetal and neonatal benefit from maternal immunization
3.Understand the potential impact of Ebola and other emerging
infections on the pregnant patient
4.Develop an evidence-based approach for the prevention of
wound infection post cesarean section
5.Review the diagnosis and management of C. dificile in the pregnant patient
Advances in Hepatitis Infection
8:00–9:00am
Brenna Anderson Hughes, MD
9:00 0 10:00am
Maternal Immunization for Fetal Benefit
Geeta Swamy, MD
10:00–10:30amBreak
10:30–11:15am
Ebola Virus Infection
Denise Jamieson, MD
11:15am–12:00pm Emerging Infections in Pregnancy
Denise Jamieson, MD
12:00–1:00pmLunch
1:00–2:00pm
An Evidence-based approach to the prevention of Post-Cesarean Wound Infection
R. Phillips Heine, MD
2:00–3:00pm
Clostridial Infections in Obstetrics
Geeta Swamy, MD
11. Debates in Fetal Intervention
Course Directors: Henry L. Galan, MD and Ramesha Papanna, MD, MPH
Learning Objectives
Following this course in fetal intervention, participants should be
able to perform the following:
1.Recognize the cardiovascular pathophysiology and echo findings associated with twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), and its
role in staging of the disease
2.Discuss the benefits and the risks of cerclage placement in multiple gestations complicated by TTTS
3.Discuss options for treatment of mo/di twins complicated by
severe selective IUGR
4.Identify the potential benefits and risks of MMC repair in utero
and determine appropriate candidates for this surgery
5.Discuss the work-up, indications, risks and benefits of vesicoamniotic shunt placement for LUTO and available alternative methods
of treatment
6.Discuss the pros and cons of having one or more fetal centers in
every major city
8:00–8:05am
Introduction to the debates
Henry Galan, MD
8:05–8:40am
Upstaging of TTTS based on echocardiogram findings
Pro: Tim Crombleholme MD
Con: Lynn Simpson, MD
8:40–9:15am
Cerclage treatment for short cervix (<25 mm) in TTTS
Pro: Shane Reeves, MD
Con: Ramesha Papanna, MD, MPH
Laser photocoagulation for severe selective 9:15–9:50am
IUGR in multiple gestation
Pro: Ramen Chmait, MD
Con: Dick Oepkes, MD
9:50–10:20amBreak
10:20–10:55am
In-utero repair of MMC outside the MOMS trial criteria
Pro: Henry Galan, MD
Con: Julie Moldenhauer, MD
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10:55–11:30am
Vesicoamniotic shunt placement for lower urinary tract obstruction
Pro: Greg Ryan, MD
Con: Dick Oepkes, MD
11:30am–12:05pm Future of fetal surgery centers: Every major city should have one
Pro: Henry Galan, MD
Con: Kenneth J. Moise Jr., MD
12. Practical Obstetric Critical Care—
Hands-On Simulation Course
Course Directors: Shad Deering, MD and Jason Vaught, MD
Learning Objectives
1. Understand common etiologies for sepsis during pregnancy and
demonstrate the appropriate interventions
2. Be able to recognize and manage endocrinologic emergencies
encountered during pregnancy
3. Describe and practice the diagnostic and treatment algorithms
used during cardiac arrest in pregnancy
4. Be familiar with and practice transfusion for coagulopathy
during pregnancy
5. Develop a basic template for debriefing after an obstetric
emergency has occurred
8:00–8:30am
Introduction to Course & Overview of Simulation for OB Critical Care
Andy Satin, MD; Shad Deering, MD
8:30–9:30am
Sepsis in Pregnancy
Jason Vaught, MD; Clark Johnson, MD
9:30–10:30am
Endocrine Emergencies during Pregnancy
Meredith Birsner, MD; Joshua Nitsche, MD
10:30–10:45amBreak
10:45–11:45am
Amniotic fluid embolism and Hemorrhage management
Dena Goffman, MD; Jamie Murphy, MD
11:45am–12:15pm Debriefing after critical care events
Christian Pettker, MD
12:15–12:30pm
Concluding remarks & review
Shad Deering, MD
13. Advances in First Trimester Risk Assessment
Presented by the Perinatal Quality Foundation
Course Directors: James Goldberg, MD and Jean Lea Spitz, MPH
Learning Objectives
1.Interpret the evidence related to first trimester risk assessment
2.Discuss screening paradigms and how cell-free DNA testing impacts current protocols
3.Review example cases of first trimester screening including NT
and fetal anatomy imaging integrated with analytes and second
trimester options
4.Review sonograms of first trimester fetal structural anatomy
5.Implement recommendations of ACOG Practice Bulletin #77 in a
variety of practice settings
6.Recognize appropriate criteria for nuchal translucency measurements and nasal bone visualization
8:00–8:45am
Screening Principles
James Goldberg, MD
Technical Aspects of First Trimester Screening
8:45–9:30am
Bryann Bromley, MD
9:30–10:15am
Follow-up and Confirmatory Testing
James Goldberg, MD
10:15–11:00am
Early Anatomic Screening
Bryann Bromley, MD
11:00–11:45am
Applying Screening Principles as a
Credentialed Provider
Loralei Thornburg, MD
11:50am –12:00pmQ&A
Faculty
2015 SOCIETY FOR MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE ANNUAL MEETING REGISTRATION
Register online at www.smfm.org and avoid late/onsite registration fees! Each participant (member, guest, fellow, resident, nurse) must
submit a registration. You may photocopy this form or download additional forms from www.SMFM.org. Advance registration and payment
must be received by January 30, 2015. Registrations received after this date will be returned and you may register on-site for an additional
fee of $150.
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SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS
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SMFM Member......................................................................................................................................... $450$__________
Guest........................................................................................................................................................ $525$__________
SMFM Member Fellow-in-Training.......................................................................................................... $250$__________
Fellow-in-Training (non SMFM Member)................................................................................................ $325$__________
Resident (non SMFM Member).............................................................................................................. $325$__________
Nurse......................................................................................................................................................... $325$__________
An additional $150 will be added for late/on-site registration.............................................................................$__________
POSTGRADUATE COURSES, WORKSHOPS, AND SYMPOSIUMS
Some courses run concurrently; please check to make sure your course selections do not conflict.
Seating is available on a first come, first serve basis.
MEMBER/
FELLOW/
GUEST
RESIDENT/NURSE
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2
8am-5pm
o 1. OB Debates ...........................................................................................$450
$275
$__________
$275
$__________
$175
$__________
$0
$__________
8am-5pm o 4. Critical Care...........................................................................................$450
o 5. Advances and Updates in Perinatal Genomics................................$450
8am-4:45pm o 6. Running and Efficient and Profitable Practice..................................$450 $275
$__________
8am-5pm $275
$__________
$275
$__________
8am-12:30pmo 7. Hands-On Simulation Workshop for Ultrasound.................................$290
Guided Invasive Procedures Enrollment limited – first come, first serve
$175
$__________
o 8. Clinical Dilemmas: What the Literature Didn’t Tell You.....................$290
$175
$__________
o Collaborative Workshop: Medications in Pregnancy and ........................$0
1pm-7pm Lactation: Effect on Mother, Fetus and Infant (cont. on
2/4, 7am-2:45pm) Enrollment limited – first come, first serve
$0
$__________
o 2. Ultrasound Challenges for the MFM....................................................$450
o 3. Placenta Accreta: Making the Best Out of a Bad Disease..............$290
1pm-5pm
Putting the “M” Back into Maternal-Fetal Medicine...................................$0
1pm-5:30pm o
8am-5pm
Special Session Enrollment limited – first come, first serve
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3
8am-12pm to Improve Care in the Era of Value Based
Medicine and the ACA
o MFM Fellowship Directors Workshop.............................................................$0
$0
$__________
Journals Reviewer Course..............................................................................$0
5pm-7:30pm o
$0
$__________
1pm-5pm
SUBTOTAL (carry amount to reverse side of form)..........................................................................$__________
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SUBTOTAL (amount from reverse side of form)...............................................................................$__________
MEMBER/
FELLOW/
GUEST
RESIDENT/NURSE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
8am-3pm
o 9. Medical Complications in Pregnancy................................................$450
$275
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10. Infections in Pregnancy........................................................................$450
$275
8am-3pm
11. Debates in Fetal Intervention...............................................................$290
$175
8am-12:05pmo
12. Practical Obstetric Critical Care – Hands-On...................................$290
$175
8am-12pm o
Simulation Course Enrollment limited – first come, first serve
13. Advances in First Trimester Risk Assessment .......................................$290
$175
8am-12pm o
Presented by the Perinatal Quality Foundation
(CME not available for this course)
Research Support and Investigators Personnel Box Lunch
o
Thursday, February 5...........................................................................................$45 per ticket
Armed Forces MFM Network Box Lunch
o
Thursday, February 5 ..........................................................................................$45 per ticket
LUNCHEON ROUNDTABLES
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Thursday, February 5...........................................................................................$80 per ticket
o
Friday, February 6................................................................................................$80 per ticket
YOGA ON THE LAWN
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Registration..........................................................................................................$40
Includes yoga mat and unlimited yoga classes as offered throughout the meeting
$__________
$__________
$__________
$__________
$__________
$__________
$__________
$__________
$__________
$__________
THE PREGNANCY FOUNDATION EVENTS
Queenan Event—Thursday, February 5, 7:00pm
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1 Dinner Ticket............................................................................................................ $150
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2 Dinner Tickets........................................................................................................... $300
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3 Dinner Tickets........................................................................................................... $450
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4 Dinner Tickets........................................................................................................... $600
$__________
$__________
$__________
$__________
Tribute Packages with Reservations*
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Friend: 3 Dinner Tickets........................................................................................... $2,500
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Donor: 5 Dinner Tickets........................................................................................... $5,000
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Sponsor: 10 Dinner Tickets.................................................................................... $10,000
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Partner: 15 Dinner Tickets..................................................................................... $15,000
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Leader: 20 Dinner Tickets...................................................................................... $25,000
$__________
$__________
$__________
$__________
$__________
*All tribute packages include recognition in the Queenan Program
5K Run/Walk for Andy*—Saturday, February 7, 6:30am
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1 Registration/Donation............................................................................................... $50
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2 Registrations/Donation........................................................................................... $100
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3 Registrations/Donation........................................................................................... $150
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4 Registrations/Donation........................................................................................... $200
$__________
$__________
$__________
$__________
*Participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt onsite
GRAND TOTAL $__________
LUNCHEON ROUNDTABLES Register for only one per day. Tickets are $80 each. Seating is limited, so please indicate your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
choice. Assignments will be made on a first come, first serve basis.
Thursday, February 5, Noon–1:00pm
Friday, February 6, Noon – 1:00pm
G.����� Diagnosis and Prenatal Management of Congenital CMV
A.����� The Role of Cervical Pessaries to Prevent of Preterm Birth;
Infection; Brenna (Anderson) Hughes, MD
Joseph Biggio, MD
H.������ Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy: Frequency, Risks, and
B.������ Management of Complicated Monochorionic Twin
Complications; Judette Louis, MD
Gestations; Julie Moldenhauer, MD
I.������ The Role of Chromosomal Microarray in Clinical Practice;
C.����� Understanding the Role of Microbiomes in Health and
Loraine Dugoff, MD
Disease in Pregnancy; Kjersti Aagaard, MD
J.������ABOG-SMFM Lecture: Collaboration in Clinical Trials and
D.����� Preparations, Management, & Complications of Suspected
Individual Participant Meta-analysis: A Day Without
Placenta Accreta/Percreta; Baha Sibai MD
Randomization is a Day Without Progress; Ben Mol, MD
E.������ The Human Placenta Project; Catherine Spong, MD
K.������Cochrane Reviews and Meta-Analysis: What Every MFM
F.������ Delivery Challenges in the High-risk, HIV-positive Patient;
JoNell Potter, PhD; Carey Eppes, MD, MPH and Margaret
Should Know?; Zarko Alfirevic, MD
Lampe, MPH, RN
oI will not participate
oI will participate in:
SCIENTIFIC FORUMS (please check only one, seating is limited)
Wednesday, February 4, 3pm – various
o Computers o Critical Care o Diabetes o Fetal Cardiology o Genetics o Global Health o Hypertension o Infections and Inflammation in Pregnancy o Maternal-Fetal Surgery o Obesity in Pregnancy o Obstetric Quality and Safety o Perinatal Epidemiology o Pregnancy as a Window to Future Health o Preterm Labor o Simulation in Pregnancy o Toxicology and Substance Abuse in Pregnancy o Ultrasound
Resident Forum o Wednesday, February 4, 3:00 – 4:30pm
International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians o Thursday, February 5, 5:30 – 7:30pm Scientific Presentations
SPECIAL FOCUS GROUPS
Research Support Personnel and Investigators Box Lunch Meeting
o Thursday, February 5, 11:30am – 1:00pm
Armed Forces MFM Network Box Lunch Meeting
o Thursday, February 5, 11:30am – 1:00pm
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ORAL PRESENTATIONS AND POSTER SESSIONS
A total of 86 oral presentations will be given during the Plenary and
Concurrent Sessions. You will have the opportunity to view 800 poster presentations over the course of the five Poster Sessions.
SCIENTIFIC FORUMS
Scientific Forums focus on scientific subject areas within the specialty, academic areas immediately related to MFM, and the technologies that support MFM practice. Meeting agendas are detailed on
the SMFM web site at www.SMFM.org.
Wednesday, February 4, 3:00pm–various
Computers Kelley Clark, MD (2014-2015)
Critical Care Hugh Ehrenberg, MD (2014-2015)
Diabetes Erica Berggren, MD (2015-2016)
Fetal Cardiology Greggory DeVore, MD (2015-2016)
Genetics Brian Shaffer, MD & Lorraine Dugoff, MD (2015-2016)
Global Health Kathryn Reed, MD & Maria Small, MD ( 2014-2015)
Hypertension Eugene Chang, MD (2015-2016)
Infections and Meghan Donnelly, MD (2015-2016)
Inflammation in
Pregnancy
Maternal-Fetal Nancy Chescheir, MD (2014-2015)
Surgery Obesity in Jordan Perlow, MD (2015-2016)
Pregnancy
Obstetric Quality Brian Mercer, MD (2015-2016)
& Safety
Perinatal Methodius Tuuli, MD & Yvonne Cheng, MD
Epidemiology(2015-2016)
Pregnancy as a Judette Louis, MD (2014-2015)
Window to Future
Health Preterm Labor Irina Burd, MD, PhD (2015-2016)
Simulation in Joshua F. Nitsche, MD (2015-2016)
Pregnancy Toxicology and David Stamillio, MD (2014-2015)
Substance Abuse
in Pregnancy
Ultrasound Ashley Roman, MD (2015-2016)
Thursday, February 5, 5:30–7:30pm
Scientific Presentations of the International Society
of Perinatal Obstetricians
Federico Mariona, MD
SPECIAL FOCUS GROUPS
Thursday, February 5, 11:30am–1:00pm
Research Support Personnel and Investigators
Box Lunch Meeting
Laurie Lesher, MBA, BSN, CCRP
Topic: Research and Residency: Working Hand in Hand
Speakers: Marie Gibson CCRP, Research Compliance Manager,
University of Utah OBGYN
In a collaborative setting, we will discuss opportunities and tools
used to educate and support residents with their research requirements. We recognize many interns begin residency with little
research background and knowledge. We will share tools our research group developed to assist residents in identifying a research
project and mentor, navigating the world of regulatory and compliance requirements, project conduct, close out and how to present
research findings. This is done in a positive, interactive environment
with support throughout the entire project. This forum is meant to
provide and share our ideas and positive results we have had with
our residents and their research. Research support staff, residents,
fellows and faculty will take away valuable information.
Armed Forces MFM Network
LTC Mark Sewell, MD
Agenda:
• Perinatal Quality and Collaborative Studies; Elliott Main, MD
• Working with a Perinatal Quality Collaborative at a Military Medical Center; MAJ Karen Wilson, MD
• DoD Birth and Infant Health Registry and Vaccine Safety in Pregnancy, Naval Health Research Center
• Network Business; LTC Mark Sewell, MD
MEETING LOCATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Toll Free Reservations: 1 800-HILTONS
1 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
www.HILTON.com
Here, on the spectacular San Diego bayfront, peace, passion, and
possibilities flow freely and spontaneity has room to dance. The Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel has an openness not only in floor plan,
but also in attitude, energy, experience, and service.
No other San Diego hotel can compare to the Hilton’s elegance
and sophistication. Steps from downtown’s Gaslamp Quarter and
PETCO Park, and minutes from San Diego Airport, this beautiful San
Diego hotel offers the finest amenities and lays the best of the city
at your doorstep.
To receive the special group rate, reservations must be made by
January 6, 2015. Reservations, room cancellations, and any special
arrangements must be handled directly with the hotel. When making your reservations, please state you will be attending the SMFM
35th Annual Meeting to insure you receive the special group rate.
Reserve your room early–group rates are based upon availability.
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NEW AND CONTINUING EVENTS
New! President’s State of the Society Address
Thursday, February 5, 7:30am
The Pregnancy Meeting kicks off with a keynote address from SMFM
President Dr. Vincenzo Berghella. Don’t miss what will be an inspiring
address on the Society’s initiatives and achievements as the SMFM
continues the work of leading the global advancement of women’s
and children’s health through pregnancy care, research advocacy,
and education.
New! Yoga on the Lawn
Say “Ohm”! Attendees will be fit and energized when taking the
hour long yoga classes which are offered daily, mornings and evenings, throughout the meeting on the beautiful Promenade Plaza
of the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. Morning classes begin at 6:00am
and evening class times vary. Participants will receive a schedule of
classes. Attend as many yoga classes as you wish with the purchase of an official Pregnancy Meeting™ yoga mat. Please see the
registration form for pricing details. In the unlikely event of inclement
weather, an alternate location will be provided.
ABOG–SMFM Distinguished Lecture Series
The second annual lecture for the ABOG-SMFM Distinguished
lecture Series will be given by Ben Mol, MD on “Collaboration in
Clinical Trials and Individual Participant Meta-analysis: A Day Without Randomization is a Day Without Progress.” on Friday, February 5
at noon.
This continuing series will feature a nationally or internationally recognized expert in aspects of obstetric healthcare, research and/or
education. The lecture will be given annually during the Thursday or
Friday noon luncheon session and will be recorded for dissemination
on the Society’s website.
Residents Forum
Wednesday, February 4, 3:00–4:30pm
Objectives
• Increase understanding among residents about what MFM fellowships entail
• Encourage Ob/Gyn residents to apply for MFM fellowships
• Familiarize residents with the application process
The Pregnancy Foundation Events
Queenan Event
Dr. John T. Queenan has spent his career in academic medicine
initially focused on pioneering work in diagnosis and treatment of
the fetus. He has been dedicated to providing the best and most
up to date education for obstetricians and gynecologists with an
emphasis on the delivery of this education in a simple straightforward manner. As his career advanced, he developed a passion
for international public health and therefore the Queenan Fellowships for Global Health is a fitting capstone to his career. The vision
of the Queenan Fellowships for Global Health is to train leaders in
maternal-fetal medicine who will advance the practice of obstetrics through novel education and research in underserved areas
around the world. Please join The Pregnancy Foundation and the
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine in recognizing Dr. Queenan
and help establish the Queenan Fellowships for Global Health by
attending a fundraising dinner in his honor on Thursday, February
5th at 7:00 PM.
You may purchase a dinner ticket or tribute package and donate
to the program. Ticket pricing and tribute packages are listed on
the meeting registration form. A Pregnancy Foundation representative will contact you via e-mail to obtain all attendee names. Please
contact The Pregnancy Foundation Administrator at 202-314-2307
or pregfound@smfm.org with any dietary restriction information or
for additional questions.
5K Run/Walk for Andy
Please join the Pregnancy Foundation at 6:30am on Saturday, February 7th for our 5K Run/Walk in memory of Dr. Andy Helfgott. Andy
was passionate about our organization and work of the Foundation
to fund scholarships for fellows and the Society membership. He
was full of ideas and optimism, and was particularly enthusiastic
about the involvement of our fellows and junior members in our
organization. Therefore, we will reinstate the 5K Run/Walk event at
our annual meeting in San Diego as a tribute to Andy. Please join us
in honoring the memory of Dr. Andy Helfgott and in supporting the
Pregnancy Foundation and its programs. We are very grateful to
our sponsor, Hippo ePHI Datastorage, Inc., in supporting the Foundation and the Society that Andy truly loved and was so proud to work
with. We all miss him dearly but let us all collaborate and Run/Walk
to keep his passion alive.
The course will begin at the Hilton Bayfront hotel, and will take
place on the Boardwalk. Participants will receive a complimentary
t-shirt onsite. Please see the enclosed registration form for pricing
information and to register. If you wish to make an additional donation in honor of Dr. Andy Helfgott, please visit, http://thepregnancyfoundation.org or contact The Pregnancy Foundation Administrator
at 202-314-2307 or pregfound@smfm.org.
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SOCIAL EVENTS
The Opening Reception combined with the opening of the Exhibits
will be held on Wednesday, February 4, from 6:00–8:00pm, providing
an opportunity for all attendees to meet and mingle informally over
drinks and light hors d’ouevres.
On Thursday, February 5, from 6:30– 7:30pm, there will be a reception for MFM Fellows-in-training. This event is supported by an
unrestricted educational grant from Obstetrix Medical Group and is
by invitation only. The Meet-the-Fellows Reception will immediately
follow the Associate Member’s meeting which will be held from
6:00–6:30pm.
On Friday night, from 6:15–7:00pm, the President’s Award Ceremony
is an opportunity to welcome the SMFM’s newest Honorary Member, The Pregnancy Foundation/AAOGF Scholarship Award winner,
and to cheer as the best oral and poster presentations (as judged
through Friday) are announced. The President’s Award Ceremony
will immediately follow the presentation on “Global Maternal and
Perinatal Health in a Changing World” by 2015 Honorary Member Dr.
Metin Gulmezoglu of the World Health Organization (5:45–6:15pm)
and the third annual “Late-Breaking Research” presentations
(5:15–5:45pm).
EXHIBITS
Located in the Sapphire Ballroom and Foyer and adjacent to the
oral presentations, the Industry Exhibits are designed to inform
attendees about commercially available products and services
that are related to maternal–fetal medicine. The SMFM values the
educational contribution made by our Industry Exhibitors and encourages you to attend this important part of the meeting.
Exhibit Days, Dates and Times
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
6:00pm–8:00pm with opening reception
Thursday, February 5, 2015
10:00am–1:00pm with coffee break
3:30pm–5:30pm with coffee break
Friday, February 6, 2015
10:00am–1:00pm with coffee break
3:30pm–5:30pm with coffee break
Exhibits Open on Wednesday Evening!
In 2015, the opening of the exhibits will once again be combined
with Wednesday evening’s Opening Reception in the Sapphire
Ballroom and Foyer. The 2015 exhibit portion of the meeting will
also include the Exhibit Passport Program where attendees receive
“passports” at registration and obtain an exhibitor stamp at each
booth they visit. Once attendees obtain stamps from at least 20
different exhibitors, they can enter for prize drawings. Prize offerings
include electronics, software, and meeting registrations. New for
2015, are door prize drawings on Thursday and Friday’s afternoon
sessions. Attendees will be provided with raffle tickets for prize drawings during these sessions. This is the only national meeting where
you will have the opportunity to see new services, equipment, and
technologies especially showcased for maternal-fetal medicine
subspecialists.
MEETING CANCELLATION POLICY
Written cancellations postmarked by January 23, 2015 will be
refunded less a $75.00 processing fee. REFUNDS WILL NOT BE MADE
FOR CANCELLATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THAT TIME. All refunds will be
issued after the meeting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Registration fees for the Scientific Sessions include continental
breakfast and breaks. The Wednesday Evening Reception and
Friday’s President’s Award Ceremony are open to you and your
spouse/guest. Back by popular demand are the Luncheon Roundtables, featuring presentations by authorities in the specialty. Topics
will cover current controversies and concerns in Maternal-Fetal
Medicine. Attendance at each session is limited, so pre-registration is essential. The registration fee for the Roundtable Luncheons
includes a box-lunch, beverage, and the opportunity to hear some
of the most respected names in MFM discuss today’s “hot button”
issues.
Electronic Posters
For the second year, some posters in each session will be presented
electronically on large LCD screens in lieu of the traditional paper
format.
Mother’s Lounge
SMFM will have a dedicated room in the Hilton San Diego Bayfront
for mothers who are nursing. The room will be available throughout
the meeting, free of charge to Pregnancy Meeting attendees, but
storage is not permitted.
Ancillary Meetings
Thursday, February 5 3:00 - 5:00pm
Ob/Gyn Hospitalists Session: Collaborative Practice with Ob/Gyn
Hospitalists to reduce stress on MFMs
Saturday, February 7 12:30 - 3:00pm
Global Obstetrics Network: GONet, examples of global prospective
data synthesis
Register Online and avoid late/onsite registration
fees! Register online at www.smfm.org. Registering
online is fast, easy, and secure. SMFM accepts Visa,
MasterCard and Discover for online registration.
Registration Reminder
If you are registering with the enclosed registration form, you must
send a separate form for each individual attending. To ensure your
registration information is processed correctly please TYPE or PRINT
LEGIBLY and complete BOTH sides of the registration form.
You are encouraged to register in advance for all sessions. Space
is limited in the postgraduate courses, workshops and symposia,
special interest groups, and luncheon roundtables and registration
is on a first come, first serve basis. In addition, those registering after
January 30, 2015 pay an additional $150 for late/onsite registration.
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SMFM 35TH ANNUAL MEETING-AT-A-GLANCE
MONDAY
FEBRUARY 2
WEDNESDAY
FEBRUARY 4
REGISTRATION
7:00am–10:00am
Noon–5:00pm
OB Debates
8:00am–5:00pm
Ultrasound Challenges for
the MFM
8:00am–5:00pm
Placenta Accreta: Making the
Best Out of a Bad Disease
1:00pm–5:00pm
Putting the “M” Back into
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
1:00pm–5:30pm
REGISTRATION
7:00am–5:00pm
Collaborative Workshop—
Medications in Pregnancy and
Lactation: Effect on Mother, Fetus
and Infant (cont.)
7:00am-2:45pm
Medical Complications in
Pregnancy
8:00am–3:00pm
Infections in Pregnancy
8:00am–3:00pm
Debates in Fetal Intervention
8:00am–12:05pm
Practical Obstetric Critical Care—
Hands-On Simulation Course
8:00am–12:30pm
Advances in First Trimester Risk
Assessment
Presented by the Perinatal
Quality Foundation
8am – 12:00pm
Scientific Forums
3:00pm–various
Resident Forum
3:00pm–4:30pm
Opening Reception and Opening
of Exhibits
6:00pm–8:00pm
TUESDAY
FEBRUARY 3
REGISTRATION
7:00am–5:00pm
Critical Care
8:00am-5:00pm
Advances and Updates in
Perinatal Genomics
8:00am-5:00pm
Running an Efficient and
Profitable Practice to Improve
Care in the Era of Value Based
Medicine and the ACA
8:00am-4:45pm
Hands-On Simulation Workshop
for Ultrasound Guided Invasive
Procedures
8:00am-12:30pm
Clinical Dilemmas: What the
Literature Didn’t Tell You
8:00am-12:00pm
Collaborative Workshop —
Medications in Pregnancy and
Lactation: Effect on Mother, Fetus
and Infant
1:00pm-7:00pm
MFM Fellowship Directors
Workshop
1:00pm–5:00pm
Journals Reviewer Course
5:00pm–7:30pm
THURSDAY
FEBRUARY 5
REGISTRATION
7:00am–5:00pm
Continental Breakfast
7:00am–8:00am
President’s Address
7:30am–8:00am
Oral Plenary Session I
8:00am–10:00am
Poster Session I
10:00am–Noon
with
Exhibits & Coffee Break
10:00am–1:00pm
Research Support Personnel and
Investigators Box Lunch Meeting
11:30am–1:00pm
Armed Forces MFM Network
Box Lunch Meeting
11:30am–1:00pm
Luncheon Roundtables
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Oral Concurrent
Sessions I, 2 & 3
1:15pm–3:30pm
Poster Session II
with
Exhibits & Coffee Break
3:30pm–5:30pm
ISPO Scientific Presentations
5:30pm–7:30pm
Fellows Forum
5:30pm–6:00pm
Associate Members Meeting
6:00pm–6:30pm
Meet the Fellows Reception
Invitation only
6:30pm–7:30pm
The Pregnancy Foundation
Queenan Event
7:00pm
FRIDAY
FEBRUARY 6
REGISTRATION
7:00am–5:00pm
Continental Breakfast
7:00am–8:00am
Oral Plenary Session II Fellows
8:00am–10:00am
Poster Session III
10:00am–Noon
with
Exhibits & Coffee Break
10:00am–1:00pm
Luncheon Roundtables
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Oral Concurrent Sessions 4, 5 & 6
1:15pm–3:30pm
Poster Session IV
with
Exhibits & Coffee Break
3:30pm–5:30pm
Late Breaking Research
Presentations
5:15pm–5:45pm
Honorary Member Presentation
5:45pm–6:15pm
President’s Awards Ceremony
6:15pm–7:00pm
SATURDAY
FEBRUARY 7
REGISTRATION
7:00am–Noon
5K Run/Walk for Dr. Andy Helfgott
6:30am
Oral Concurrent Sessions 7 & 8
8:00am–10:00am
Poster Session V
10:00am–Noon
YOGA ON THE LAWN
One hour yoga classes are
offered daily, mornings and
evenings, throughout the
meeting. Registered participants
will be provided with a yoga mat
and a schedule of classes.
FUTURE MEETING SITES
36th Annual Meeting—The Pregnancy MeetingTM
February 1-6, 2016
Hilton Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
37th Annual Meeting—The Pregnancy MeetingTM
January 28 – February 4, 2017
Caesars Palace
Las Vegas, NV
38th Annual Meeting—The Pregnancy MeetingTM
January 29 – February 3, 2018
Hilton Anatole
Dallas, TX
Society for
Maternal • Fetal
Medicine
409 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
www.SMFM.org