Phoenix Children's 15th Fetal Cardiology Symposium

The Phoenix Children's 15th Fetal Cardiology Symposium includes a three-day educational conference (General Sessions are from Nov 6-8, 2026) that explores important concepts in congenital heart disease and advances in imaging, diagnosis and management of fetal cardiac abnormalities. For an additional purchase, there are also several pre-conference options on Nov 5, 2026.

In addition to evaluation and management of fetal cardiac disease, there will be sessions focused on origins of heart disease, neurodevelopment and challenges in prenatal counseling. Attendees have the opportunity to submit and present challenging cases of fetal cardiac disease in the Norman H. Silverman: The Case That Gave Me Chest Pain competition. Attendees are also invited to submit original research abstracts for oral presentation.

Five pre-conference tracks will be offered on Thursday, Nov 5, 2026:

• The 5th Advanced Fetal Imaging: Ultrasound & MRI Course, chaired by Dr. Luis Goncalves, will focus on state-of-the-art fetal imaging of cardiac and extra-cardiac anomalies.
• The Pathologic Specimen and Fetal Echo Review Course, co-chaired by Ms. Diane Spicer and Dr. Ericka McLaughlin, will display pathologic congenital heart specimens and correlating fetal echo imaging enhancing the educational opportunity and understanding of basic congenital heart disease.
• The , co-chaired by Ms. Laura Bardeguez and Ms. Kelsey Connor, will focus on patient education, collaboration, and challenging care coordination cases. We will incorporate an opportunity to collectively brainstorm programmatic development to bring back to your program to enhance the care of your patients and families.
• The Hands-on Fetal Echo Learning Lab, chaired by Drs. Rob Puntel and Marie Chevenon, provides the opportunity to scan live pregnant models, alongside expert sonographers and physicians. Additional sonographer focused didactic teaching on enhancing your fetal echo imaging. There is a limited number of tickets to this session.
• The 6th Annual Fetal Heart Society Scientific Session, chaired by Drs. Mary Donofrio, Nelangi Pinto, Mishella Perez, Chris Lindblade, Theresa Tacy, Christina Ronai, and Anita Moon-Grady, will discuss the fetal echocardiography guidelines, fetal cardiac MRI, ongoing FHS research projects and challenges in prenatal counseling. Leading experts in the field will speak and participate in panel discussions throughout the educational conference

Lectures, interactive case study and panel discussion formats will focus on expanding evidence-based care management strategies for clinical decision making. Speakers are nationally and internationally prominent experts, which creates an authoritative learning venue for fetal cardiology and fetal imaging.

This symposium is designed for physicians, including pediatric cardiologists, maternal fetal medicine specialists, obstetricians, neonatologists, radiologists, geneticists, pathologists, sonographers, nurses, other paramedical colleagues and trainees.

If you would like more information or experience issues when registering, please contact Nikki Dillon, symposium coordinator, at [email protected] or (602) 933-0099.

Middle income countries:

The Symposium Organizers recognize countries with economies that fall within the middle income as defined by the World Bank. Attendees from these countries can qualify for discounted registration. Delegates from low resource countries will qualify for an even greater registration discount. Please send your inquiry to [email protected] regarding this opportunity.

We’re excited to announce the Fetal Heart Society (FHS) 6th Annual Scientific Session, taking place on November 5, 2026, during the 15th Fetal Cardiology Symposium in Phoenix, Arizona. This internationally recognized conference will feature expert-led lectures, panel discussions, and hands-on learning across fetal cardiology, maternal–fetal medicine, sonography, radiology, and related specialties. Attendees will explore collaborative research and emerging advances in fetal cardiovascular care, connect with global leaders, present research, and earn CME credits—all in a stunning desert setting.

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