In this course, the clinical and teaching experience of internationally renowned specialists is offered, presented and synthesized in a way that allows attendees to intensively acquire the necessary knowledge to integrate the latest scientific developments and updated protocols in maternal-fetal medicine into their clinical practice.
This course, led by specialists, provides a focused learning experience for gynecologists and obstetricians to update their knowledge on maternal-fetal pathologies. Attendees gain decision-making frameworks based on the latest evidence and international expertise. The attendees will have updated criteria and algorithms for the clinical diagnosis and management of the most relevant maternal-fetal pathologies.
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€495,00
Presentation
In this course, the clinical and teaching experience of internationally renowned specialists is offered, presented and synthesized in a way that allows attendees to intensively acquire the necessary knowledge to integrate the latest scientific developments and updated protocols in maternal-fetal medicine into their clinical practice.
The constant update of scientific information in maternal-fetal medicine and the growing technological developments progressively increase the complexity of the knowledge required for managing pregnancy complications. Learning how to integrate all these scientific novelties realistically and accurately is one of the challenges for specialists with an interest or advanced practice in maternal-fetal medicine.
Upon completion of the course, attendees will have updated criteria and algorithms for the clinical diagnosis and management of the most relevant maternal-fetal pathologies.
This program is designed for gynecologists and obstetricians seeking to efficiently update their comprehensive knowledge of the most relevant maternal-fetal pathologies. Attendees will acquire robust decision-making frameworks based on the best available evidence and the expertise of international experts in each field.
Course details
From April 27th to May 27th, 2027.
The course is structured into 10 modules, addressing the most relevant maternal-fetal pathologies. Each module includes two components, consisting of a self-paced online classes and streaming sessions.
Schedule:Streaming classes are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 14:00 (GMT+1) to 17:00 (GMT+1).
* Streaming classes schedule subject to change.
Online classes will be conducted by the student at their own pace through the Fetal Medicine Barcelona virtual campus.
Access to online classes will be through the virtual campus of Fetal i+D Education Barcelona.
The classes are taught by experts in each field, providing schematic updates on current knowledge and offering clear diagnostic algorithms and decision-making processes based on the best available evidence.
It is recommended for the participants to have reviewed the classes for each module before the streaming session for better interaction.
It consists of:
• An 1-hour real-tasking session in which demonstrations (ultrasound exams, surgical procedures or management of complications) will be performed, or clinical cases will be presented. Active participation from students will contribute to the reinforcement of acquired knowledge.
• An 1.5-hour open discussion session where participants can interact with the teachers and steer the discussion toward the most relevant aspects.
• Each session will conclude with a summary of the key take-home points.
Both online classes and streaming sessions will be available on the virtual campus for one year (until April 6th,2025), allowing students to view them unrestrictedly. Additionally, PDF presentations can be downloaded.
At the conclusion of each module, there will be a multiple-choice test. Completion of this knowledge assessment and achieving a minimum of 70% correct responses is necessary to obtain the final course certificate from Fetal Medicine Barcelona.
Students will have three opportunities to pass.
During the streaming sessions, to obtain the certificate, the student must attend at least 80% of the live streaming sessions.
In case of not attending the live streaming sessions, the student can still obtain the certificate after taking the exam.
Fetal i+D Education & Fetal Medicine Barcelona
The participants can also obtain a diploma awarded by the Continuing Education Institute-IL3 at the University of Barcelona.
The name of the diploma will be: Advanced University Certificate in Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
Fetal i+D Education Barcelona
Eduard Gratacós
Francesc Figueras
Course Accreditation
Fetal Medicine Barcelona & Continuing Education Institute-IL3 at the University of Barcelona. *
The name of the diploma will be Advanced University Certificate in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. In order to receive the certificate from the University of Barcelona, the course must be completed and passed.
* Website fees include both accreditations
FAQs
Does the course have any accreditation?
Yes, the course is accredited by the Continuing Education Institute-IL3 at the University of Barcelona and Fetal Medicine Barcelona. The diploma awarded upon completion is the Advanced University Certificate in Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
· If I am unable to attend a live masterclass, will I have the option to watch it later?
Certainly. All streaming sessions will be recorded. Both online classes and streaming sessions will be accessible on the virtual campus for one year (until April 6th, 2025), providing students with the flexibility to view them at their convenience. Furthermore, PDF presentations will be available for download.
· Is there a special price for alumni?
Yes, for Alumni special price please contact: vvidhaan@fetalmedicinebarcelona.org
· Do residents qualify for a special fee?
Yes, the special fee for residents is 300 € (once enrolled, submission of residency documentation is required.)
· Is there an assessment required to obtain the certificate?
At the conclusion of each module, there is a multiple-choice test. Completion of this assessment (minimum of 70% correct responses) is necessary to obtain the final course certificate from Fetal Medicine Barcelona. During the streaming sessions, to obtain the certificate, the student must attend at least 80% of the live streaming sessions. In case of not attending the live streaming sessions, the student can still obtain the certificate after taking the exam.
· How many recorded classes are included in this course?
There are 32-recorded classes, and students will have access to them through the virtual campus of Fetal i+D Education Barcelona.
· How is the course structured?
The course is divided into 10 modules, each focusing on the most relevant maternal-fetal pathologies. Each module comprises two components: self-paced online classes and streaming sessions.
· What is the course fee, and is there early bird registration with a deadline?
Early Registration: 495 € (valid until September 27th, 2026)
Regular Registration: 565 € (from October 1st ,2026)
· Will there be classes with Prof. Gratacós and Prof. Figueras?
Yes, there are scheduled online sessions and live streaming sessions with both Professors in 6 out of the 10 modules.
Contact
If you need to contact us, you can:
In this course, the clinical and teaching experience of internationally renowned specialists is offered, presented and synthesized in a way that allows attendees to intensively acquire the necessary knowledge to integrate the latest scientific developments and updated protocols in maternal-fetal medicine into their clinical practice.
The constant update of scientific information in maternal-fetal medicine and the growing technological developments progressively increase the complexity of the knowledge required for managing pregnancy complications. Learning how to integrate all these scientific novelties realistically and accurately is one of the challenges for specialists with an interest or advanced practice in maternal-fetal medicine.
Upon completion of the course, attendees will have updated criteria and algorithms for the clinical diagnosis and management of the most relevant maternal-fetal pathologies.
This program is designed for gynecologists and obstetricians seeking to efficiently update their comprehensive knowledge of the most relevant maternal-fetal pathologies. Attendees will acquire robust decision-making frameworks based on the best available evidence and the expertise of international experts in each field.
From April 27th to May 27th, 2027.
The course is structured into 10 modules, addressing the most relevant maternal-fetal pathologies. Each module includes two components, consisting of a self-paced online classes and streaming sessions.
Schedule:Streaming classes are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 14:00 (GMT+1) to 17:00 (GMT+1).
* Streaming classes schedule subject to change.
Online classes will be conducted by the student at their own pace through the Fetal Medicine Barcelona virtual campus.
Access to online classes will be through the virtual campus of Fetal i+D Education Barcelona.
The classes are taught by experts in each field, providing schematic updates on current knowledge and offering clear diagnostic algorithms and decision-making processes based on the best available evidence.
It is recommended for the participants to have reviewed the classes for each module before the streaming session for better interaction.
It consists of:
• An 1-hour real-tasking session in which demonstrations (ultrasound exams, surgical procedures or management of complications) will be performed, or clinical cases will be presented. Active participation from students will contribute to the reinforcement of acquired knowledge.
• An 1.5-hour open discussion session where participants can interact with the teachers and steer the discussion toward the most relevant aspects.
• Each session will conclude with a summary of the key take-home points.
Both online classes and streaming sessions will be available on the virtual campus for one year (until April 6th,2025), allowing students to view them unrestrictedly. Additionally, PDF presentations can be downloaded.
At the conclusion of each module, there will be a multiple-choice test. Completion of this knowledge assessment and achieving a minimum of 70% correct responses is necessary to obtain the final course certificate from Fetal Medicine Barcelona.
Students will have three opportunities to pass.
During the streaming sessions, to obtain the certificate, the student must attend at least 80% of the live streaming sessions.
In case of not attending the live streaming sessions, the student can still obtain the certificate after taking the exam.
Fetal i+D Education & Fetal Medicine Barcelona
The participants can also obtain a diploma awarded by the Continuing Education Institute-IL3 at the University of Barcelona.
The name of the diploma will be: Advanced University Certificate in Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
Fetal i+D Education Barcelona
Eduard Gratacós
Francesc Figueras
Fetal Medicine Barcelona & Continuing Education Institute-IL3 at the University of Barcelona. *
The name of the diploma will be Advanced University Certificate in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. In order to receive the certificate from the University of Barcelona, the course must be completed and passed.
* Website fees include both accreditations
Does the course have any accreditation?
Yes, the course is accredited by the Continuing Education Institute-IL3 at the University of Barcelona and Fetal Medicine Barcelona. The diploma awarded upon completion is the Advanced University Certificate in Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
· If I am unable to attend a live masterclass, will I have the option to watch it later?
Certainly. All streaming sessions will be recorded. Both online classes and streaming sessions will be accessible on the virtual campus for one year (until April 6th, 2025), providing students with the flexibility to view them at their convenience. Furthermore, PDF presentations will be available for download.
· Is there a special price for alumni?
Yes, for Alumni special price please contact: vvidhaan@fetalmedicinebarcelona.org
· Do residents qualify for a special fee?
Yes, the special fee for residents is 300 € (once enrolled, submission of residency documentation is required.)
· Is there an assessment required to obtain the certificate?
At the conclusion of each module, there is a multiple-choice test. Completion of this assessment (minimum of 70% correct responses) is necessary to obtain the final course certificate from Fetal Medicine Barcelona. During the streaming sessions, to obtain the certificate, the student must attend at least 80% of the live streaming sessions. In case of not attending the live streaming sessions, the student can still obtain the certificate after taking the exam.
· How many recorded classes are included in this course?
There are 32-recorded classes, and students will have access to them through the virtual campus of Fetal i+D Education Barcelona.
· How is the course structured?
The course is divided into 10 modules, each focusing on the most relevant maternal-fetal pathologies. Each module comprises two components: self-paced online classes and streaming sessions.
· What is the course fee, and is there early bird registration with a deadline?
Early Registration: 495 € (valid until September 27th, 2026)
Regular Registration: 565 € (from October 1st ,2026)
· Will there be classes with Prof. Gratacós and Prof. Figueras?
Yes, there are scheduled online sessions and live streaming sessions with both Professors in 6 out of the 10 modules.
If you need to contact us, you can:
Streaming classes are scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays from 14:00 (GMT+1) to 17:00 (GMT+1).
* Streaming classes schedule subject to change.
Academic Directors
Eduard Gratacós
Eduard Gratacós is the director of BCNatal (clinical center) and BCNatal-FMRC (research).
Expert and pioneer in fetal medicine and surgery, he has participated in the design and first application of several fetal surgery procedures. He has made significant scientific contributions in different fields, including fetal growth restriction and preeclamsia, fetal surgery and monochorionic twins.
He is the author of more than 600 peer-reviewed articles and several patents. Has trained over 400 doctors in fetal medicine and surgery, and directed over 40 doctoral theses.
He has coordinated 60+ and participated in 75+ international and national research projects funded by national and international research agencies.
Former Editor-in-Chief of fetal Diagnosis and Therapy and Scientific Chair of ISUOG.
Founder of Fetal I+D Barcelona, which offers international medical training in collaboration with various universities, with over 25,000 users worldwide.
Francesc Figueras
Head of the Department of Fetal-Maternal Medicine at Hospital Clinic (Barcelona) and Full Professor of the University of Barcelona.
Master Degree in Health Methodology by the University Autonomous of Barcelona.
Postgraduate degree in Public Healt by the University of Edinburg.
Research interest in Fetal Growth Restriction and Preeclampsia: Author of ~260 articles in indexed journals (~760 Impact Factor). H-Factor 59. Author of 15 chapters in books & Editor of 6 books.
Invited speaker in more than 200 international congresses and conferences.
Director of 14 PhD Thesis Projects.
Principal Investigator of 10 public-funded competitive research projects.
Professors
Fàtima Crispi
Fàtima Crispi senior specialist of the Fetal Cardiology Unit of BCNatal (Hospitals Clínic and Sant Joan de Déu).
Scientific coordinator of the BCNatal Fetal Medicine Research Center and associate professor at the University of Barcelona.
She is a specialist in fetal cardiology and leads the research line in Fetal Programming.
She has published more than 300 scientific articles in international journals with impact factor.
Antoni Borrell
Senior Consultant Physician in Fetal Medicine and Prenatal Genetics at BCNatal, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.
Responsible for the Prenatal Diagnosis and Fetal Hematology Unit of BCNatal.
Coordinator of the Commission of quality control of first trimester ultrasound of the Catalan Agency of Public Health and President of the Fetoscopy Working Group. Full Professor at the University of Barcelona
Mar Bennasar
Mar Bennasar is a Maternal-Fetal Consultant of the Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at BCNatal (Hospital Clínic and Hospital Sant Joan de Déu of Barcelona).
She is specialized in fetal cardiology and fetal therapy, with more than 15 years of experience.
She has published more than 40 scientific papers in international journals. She usually participates in national and international courses and congresses as faculty member.
Miriam Illa
Medical specialist in Fetal Medicine at BCNatal (Hospital Clínic de Barcelona and Hospital Sant Joan de Déu).
Post-doctoral researcher and teacher in numerous specialized courses in Fetal I + D Education and international conferences.
She is the moderator of the forum “Normal pregnancy”.
Josep Mª Martínez
Josep Mª Martínez is Senior Consultant Physician in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Head of Fetal Medicine Section and Coordinator of Fetal Medicine and Fetal Therapy at BCNatal (Hospital Clínic and Sant Joan de Déu).
Josep Mª Martínez is also a Senior Consultant Physician in Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
He has more than 15 years of experience and more than 1500 fetal surgery interventions.
Director of 4 doctoral theses, he has published more than 150 scientific articles in international journals with impact factor and is a regular scientific reviewer of the main international and national journals in his specialty.
Has been a lecturer at the University of Barcelona.
He has been a speaker on more than 400 occasions in courses, conferences and congresses. Doctor in Medicine, he is also Full Medical Professor at the University of Barcelona.
Olga Gómez
Since 2008, Olga Gómez is a member of the Fetal Pathology and Cardiology Units at BCNatal, a referral center in Maternal-FetalMedicine at the Hospitals Clinic and Sant Joan de Déu in Barcelona, and of the Fetal Medicine Research Center (Fetal i+D), a multidisciplinary team with one of the largest scientific international productions.
She is currently the coordinator of the Fetal Cardiology unit, one of the largest reference units for the evaluation of cardiac malformations in Spain, with more than 100 major confirmed cardiac defects yearly. With a broad background in fetal medicine and particularly in advance fetal ultrasound and echocardiography, in recent years her research has focused on the functional echocardiographic evaluation of congenital heart disease. In 2014, she spent a year as a research fellow in the Pediatric Cardiologist Division at Sickkids Hospital in Toronto Canada.
Olga Gómez is also an associate Professor of Obstetrics at the University of Barcelona. She has participated as a speaker in more than 70 courses and seminars on fetal pathology and echocardiography and has been involved in different clinical research projects. As a result of her professional activity she has authored more than 65 papers published in indexed journals and she has directed two doctoral theses.
Marta López
Consultant doctor of the Maternal and Fetal Medicine Department in Hospital Clínic of Barcelona. Doctor in Medicine from the University of Barcelona in 2015.
Associate Professor in the degree of Medicine of the University of Barcelona.
IDIBAPS researcher in the “Research in Fetal Medicine and Perinatology” team.
Member of the Perinatal Infections Unit and the Maternal High-Risk Obstetrics Unit. Specialist in the management of maternal or TORCH infections during pregnancy and in the control of pregnant women with maternal heart disease, oncological pathology and placental pathology.
She has published scientific articles in international journals with impact factor. She has participated as a speaker in national and international courses and congresses in the field of perinatal infections and maternal pathology.
Miriam Pérez
Postdoctoral researcher and teacher in numerous specialized courses in Fetal I + D Education and international conferences.
She is a researcher for the Maternal and Child Health and Development Network (RedSAMID) funded by the Carlos III Health Institute and focuses her research on neurodevelopment in congenital heart disease.
She is responsible for the prenatal circuit of Perinatal Palliative Cures group at the Sant Joan de Déu Hospital.
Lola Gómez
Head of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at “Hospital Universitario Sant Joan de Déu – Barcelona”
An Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Barcelona.
Coordinator of general obstetrics at the Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Neonatal Medicine Service BCNatal (Hospital Clínic – Sant Joan de Déu).
Internationally, she serves as a member of the FIGO Committee for Reproductive and Developmental Environmental Health. Additionally, she holds the role of Principal Investigator for the Maternal-Child Health and Development Network (Red SAMID) at “Hospital Sant Joan de Déu”.
Currently, conducting research as the head of the environmental and obstetric complications line, exploring their impact on fetal and postnatal growth.
In charge of the obstetric simulation unit, Darwin, at “Hospital Sant Joan de Déu”, leading simulation courses at various levels.
A speaker at national and international courses and conferences.
Eva Meler
Senior Specialist in the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Service at Hospital Clinic in Barcelona. She holds a Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Barcelona.
A Member of the Preeclampsia Unit – CIR and the Delivery and Emergency Room.
Actively contributes to the training of medical students at the University of Barcelona.
Her research contributions include the publication of scientific articles in international journals with impact factors, notably in the field of placental pathology.