February 3–8, 2014Hilton New Orleans RiversideNew Orleans, LA

Society for Maternal Fetal-Medicine

34th Annual Meeting — The Pregnancy Meeting™

2014 Program CommitteeWilliam Grobman, MD – Program ChairAndrew Helfgott, MD – Poster ChairSean Blackwell, MD – Postgraduate Course ChairBob Silver, MD – Scientific Forums ChairCecilia Gambala, MD – Local Arrangements Chair

Postgraduate Courses Scientific, Clinical and Business Meeting Industry Exhibits

Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from the March of Dimes

Register online at www.SMFM.org

Postgraduate Courses, Workshops, and SymposiaSome postgraduate courses, workshops and symposia run concurrently. Please check your schedule to make sure you do not choose conflicting options.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 31. Obstetrical Controversies and DebatesCourse Directors: Bahaeddine M. Sibai, MD, Alison G. Cahill, MD, MSCI

LEARNING OBJECTIVES1. Understand the evidence based use of cerclage and cervical length

in low and high risk pregnancies.2. Understand how recent evidence has begun to change the paradigm for

aneuploidy screening.3. Understand the controversies and limitations of science regarding the

decision for universal post op cesarean anticoagulation4. Understand the pros and cons of using tocolytic therapy given the state

of the science.5. Understand the controversies regarding optimal delivery timing after

PPROM and latency

COURSE SCHEDULE8:00 – 8:20am Introduction and 20 questions 8:20 – 9:00am Optimal delivery timing for PPROM after expectant

management: 34 weeks or beyond? Dwight Rouse, MD (pro) vs Baha Sibai, MD (con)

9:00 – 9:40am If tocolytics don’t work, why do we use them? George Macones, MD (pro) vs William Grobman, MD (anti tocolytics)

9:40 – 10:00am Panel Questions & Answers 10:00 – 10:30am Break 10:30 – 11:15am Is serum screening for aneuploidy obsolete?

George Macones, MD (pro) vs Ron Wapner, MD (con)11:15am – 12:00pm Questions & Answers for debate #3 12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch 1:00pm – 1:45pm For women with a prior PTB on 17p, to stitch or not

to stitch the short cervix? Dwight Rouse, MD (pro stitch) vs Alison Cahill, MD (anti stitch)

1:45 – 2:30pm Serial cervical lengths: any utility – when and for whom? Sean Blackwell, MD (for serial cervical lengths) vs Methodius Tuuli, MD (no utility)

2:30 – 3:00pm Panel Questions & Answers 3:00 – 3:30pm Break 3:30 – 4:14pm Should all women post-cesarean receive heparin pro

phylaxis for VTE? William Grobman, MD (pro) vs Baha Sibai, MD (con)

4:15 – 5:00pm Questions & Answers for debate #6

2. Diabetes & PregnancyCourse Directors: Mark B. Landon, MD and Celeste Durnwald, MD

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. To understand the controversy surrounding the diagnostic criteria for

GDM. 2. To discuss the role of oral agents in the treatment of the GDM pregnancy.3. To discuss the implications of GDM on long term maternal and child

health including recommendations for follow up testing in GDM women.4. To review new insulin preparations/regimens for treating the diabetic

pregnancy.

COURSE SCHEDULE8:00 – 8:10am Welcome/ Scope of the Problem

Mark B. Landon, MD8:10 – 8:45 am The HAPO Study and the Development of IADPSG

Criteria for GDM Donald R. Coustan, MD

8:45 – 9:20am Revisiting the Diagnostic Criteria for GDM: Where are we now? Brian Casey, MD

9:20 – 9:50am Reviewing the Evidence of Treatment Benefit for GDM Mark B. Landon, MD

9:50 – 10:00am Questions and Answers/Discussion 10:00 – 10:30am Break 10:30 – 11:15am Defining Glucose Thresholds for the Treatment

of GDM Oded Langer. MD

11:15 – 11:45am Oral Agents for the Treatment of GDM Celeste Durnwald, MD

11:45 – 12:00pm Questions and Answers/Discussion 12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch 1:00 – 1:30pm Follow Up Testing for GDM Women

Celeste Durnwald, MD1:30 – 2:15pm Implications of GDM on Long Term Maternal and

Child Health Patrick Catalano, MD

2:15 – 2:50pm Use of Insulin Analogues and Pump Therapy in DM Pregnancy Thomas Moore, MD

2:50 – 3:00pm Questions and Answers/Discussion 3:00 – 3:30pm Break 3:30 – 4:05pm Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Pregnancy

Kim Boggess, MD4:05 – 4:45pm Timing and Mode of Delivery in Diabetic Pregnancy:

Examining the Evidence Aaron Caughey, MD

4:45 – 5:00pm Questions and Answers/Discussion

3. Clinical Pearls in Fetal CardiologyCourse Directors: Wesley Lee, MD, and Helena Gardiner, MD, PhD

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. List ultrasound screening methods for first and second TM detection

of CHD2. Explain the segmental approach for fetal echocardiography3. Recognize the cardiovascular pathophysiology and fetal

echocardiographic findings associated with twin-twin transfusion syndrome

4. Summarize how 4D ultrasonography can be used to evaluate fetuses for CHD

5. Describe the use of fetal echocardiography results for delivery room planning and coordination of care for pregnancies affected by CHD

COURSE SCHEDULE8:00 – 8:10am Introductions

Wesley Lee, MD and Helena Gardiner, MD, PhD8:10 – 8:50am Fetal Cardiac Screening Update - 2013

Wesley Lee, MD8:50 – 9:30am Segmental Approach to Fetal Echocardiography

Alfred Abuhamad, MD9:30 – 10:10am Fetal Cardiac Hemodynamics in Twin-Twin

Transfusion Helena Gardiner, MD, PhD

10:10 – 10:30am Break 10:30 – 11:10am 1st Trimester Detection of CHD during the

NT Examination Greggory DeVore, MD

11:10 – 11:50am Diagnosis/Coordination of Care for the Fetus with CHD Mary Donofrio, MD

11:50am – 12:00pm Concluding Remarks Wesley Lee, MD and Helena Gardiner, MD, PhD

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4. Prenatal Genetics in Clinical Practice Course Directors: Lorraine Dugoff, MD and Jeffrey Kuller, MD

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Discuss the effectiveness and clinical utility of diagnosing fetal sex

chromosome abnormalities with NIPT2. Describe the controversies associated with expanded carrier screening3. Discuss the pros and cons of using chromosomal microarray analysis as

a first line test instead of routine chromosome analysis4. Describe the approach to evaluate a fetus suspected of having a skeletal

dysplasia

COURSE SCHEDULE1:00 – 1:05pm Introductions

Jeffrey Kuller, MD and Lorraine Dugoff, MD1:05 – 1:40pm Sex chromosome abnormalities and NIPT

Lorraine Dugoff, MD1:40 - 2:15pm Controversies in expanded carrier testing

Anthony Gregg, MD2:15 – 3:00pm Debate: Microarray should be performed for

all invasive procedures vs Microarray should be performed for select cases Ronald Wapner, MD Deborah Driscoll, MD

Moderator: Jeff Kuller, MD3:00 – 3:30pm Break 3:30 – 4:10pm Skeletal Dysplasia Evaluation

Deborah Krakow, MD4:10 – 4:50pm Duplication and Deletion Syndromes

Deborah Driscoll, MD4:50 – 5:00pm Question & Answer session

Dugoff, Gregg, Wapner, Driscoll, Krakow, Kuller

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 45. Collaborative Workshop – Pregnancy as a

Window to Future HealthTUESDAY 8:00AM-5:30PM (Registration limited. Attendees are responsible for their meals.)

6. Quality Improvement & Patient Safety in MFM Course Directors: Shad Deering, MD and Christian Pettker, MD

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Review the latest updates in OB quality assurance/improvement

practices and the evolving regulatory/oversight requirements related to obstetrics.

2. Discuss specific strategies (simulation, crew resource management, checklists) to improve OB patient safety.

3. Understand the concepts and evidence for comprehensive obstetric patient safety programs.

COURSE SCHEDULE8:00 – 8:15am Introductions

Christian Pettker, MD and Shad Deering, MD8:15 – 9:00am Responsible Use of Quality Measures

Jennifer Bailit, MD, MPH9:00 – 9:45am OB Patient Safety 2014 – What is on the Horizon

Steve Clark, MD9:45 – 10:00am Panel, Q&A 10:00 – 10:30am Break 10:30 – 11:10am Simulation for MFM and OB: Evidence, Principles,

and Putting it into Practice Dena Goffman, MD

11:10 – 11:50am Checklists and Safety in Obstetrics Shad Deering, MD11:50am – 12:00pm Panel, Q&A 12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch 1:00 – 1:40pm Team Training and Patient Safety – Best Practices for

Implementation and Culture Change Christian Pettker, MD

1:40 – 2:30pm Risk Management – Recent Trends and Strategies for Mitigation Jeffrey Phelan, MD, JD

2:30 – 3:00pm Looking Beyond the Specialty – Technology and Safety Lessons from Outside of OB. Shad Deering, MD

3:00 – 3:30pm Break 3:30 – 4:00pm Building a Comprehensive Patient Safety Program

Christian Pettker, MD4:00 – 4:40pm Patient Safety in the Outpatient Obstetric Setting

Patrice Weiss, MD4:40 – 5:00pm Panel Discussion/Course Review

7. Electronic Fetal Monitoring 2014: Where Are We?

Course Directors: Tom Garite, MD and Sean C. Blackwell, MD

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. To describe the strengths and limitations of FHR variability as an

indicator of fetal well-being and determine appropriate application2. To understand the techniques and guidelines for FHR ST Analysis as an

adjunct to Electronic Fetal Monitoring 3. To determine optimal management strategies for various NICHD

Category II FHR tracings 4. To be aware of the evidence from clinical trials supporting the

effectiveness and safety of EFM 5. To know the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of neonatal

encephalopathy as it relates to development of Cerebral Palsy

COURSE SCHEDULE8:00 – 8:20am Introductions & Opening Comments

Sean Blackwell, MD and Tom Garite, MD8:20 – 9:00am How to Manage NICHD Category II FHR tracings

Tom Garite, MD9:00 – 9:40am FHR Variability: How Important? Alison Cahill, MD9:40 – 10:00am Questions & Answers 10:00 – 10:30am Break 10:30 – 11:10am The physiologic basis of FHR monitoring

Tom Garite, MD11:10 – 11:50am Timing Of Fetal Brain Injury Related to Intrauterine

Hypoxia Mike Nageotte, MD

11:50am – 12:00pm Questions & Answers 12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch 1:00 – 1:40pm A Critical Review of the Evidence: Clinical Trials of

EFM Anthony Vintzileos, MD

1:40 – 2:20pm Current State of Computerized FHR Interpretation Emily Hamilton

2:20 – 2:50pm Why and How We Should Stop Using EFM George Saade, MD

2:50 – 3:00pm Questions & Answers 3:00 – 3:30pm Break 3:30 – 4:10pm ST Segment Analysis (STAN) of FHR: Is it the future

of EFM? Sean Blackwell, MD

4:10 – 4:45pm Case Presentations Faculty

4:45 – 5:00pm Closing remarks Sean Blackwell, MD and Tom Garite, MD

8. Management of Periviable Preterm BirthCourse Director: Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman, MD and Hy Simhan, MD

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. To understand the ethical issues related to periviable birth2. To review the literature surrounding antenatal corticosteroids for

perivaible infants3. To review optimal mode of delivery for periviable infants4. To review contemporary short- and long- term outcomes related to

periviable delivery5. To understand the ethical issues related to periviable birth

COURSE SCHEDULE8:00 – 8:05am Introductions

Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman, MD and Hy Simhan, MD8:05 – 8:45am Ethics of Periviable Preterm Birth

Mark R. Mercurio, MD, MA8:45 – 9:15am Antenatal corticosteroids and Periviability

Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman, MD9:15 – 10:00am Mode of delivery for Periviable Infants: Is Elective

Cesarean Indicated? Hyagriv Simhan, MD, MS

10:00 – 10:30am Break 10:30 – 11:30am Outcomes of Neonates at Borderline Viability

David Burchfield, MD11:30am – 12:00pm Panel Questions & Answers with case presentations

Faculty

9. Obesity in Pregnancy: Understanding the Scope of the Problem and the Evidence to Optimize Outcomes

Course Directors: Joseph Biggio, MD and Judette Louis, MD

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. To understand the prevalence of obesity in the United States and

how it contributes to maternal and neonatal outcomes, especially any contributions to racial/ethnic disparities.

2. To develop a better understanding of the multiple co-morbid conditions that occur in obese gravidas and their impact in the short term on pregnancy outcomes and in the long term on overall health, especially as related to cardiovascular morbidity.

3. To understand the Institute of Medicine recommendations for gestational weight gain in obese women and the evidence surrounding strategies for nutritional counseling and lifestyle modification to assist patients in achieving these goals.

4. To understand the evidence of interventions aimed at improving perinatal outcomes for obese gravidas in order to be able to implement effective strategies in the pre-conception, antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum period.

COURSE SCHEDULE1:00 – 1:20pm Introduction and Scope of the Obesity Problem

Joseph Biggio, MD and Judette Louis MD, MPH1:20 – 2:00pm Comorbid Conditions in Pregnancy

Judette Louis, MD, MPH2:00 – 2:40pm Impact of Obesity on Cardiovascular Disease in

Pregnancy and the long term Marla Mendelson, MD

2:40 – 3:00pm Panel and Questions Faculty

3:00 – 3:30pm Break 3:30 – 4:10pm Gestational Weight Gain, Nutritional Counseling and

Lifestyle Modification for the Obese Gravida Leanne Venable, MS, PhD

4:10 – 4:50pm Optimizing Perinatal Outcomes for the Obese Gravida—an appraisal of the evidence and clinical vignettes Joseph Biggio, MD

4:50 – 5:00pm Panel and Questions

10. Gray (American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology) and Green (Obstetrics and Gynecology) Journals Reviewer Course

5:00 – 7:30PMCourse Directors: Nancy Chescheir, MD and Roberto Romero, MDThe leadership of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Obstetrics and Gynecology 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:nThe essence of reviewingnWhat makes a good reviewnWhat makes a good reviewernThe value of reviewing to the individual and the specialty and ultimately

the patientnOnline mechanics of performing the review

11. New MFM Fellowship Program Directors Workshop

Course Directors: George Macones, MD and Deborah Wing, MD5:00–7:30PMApplicable to both new as well as veteran program directors

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 512. Critical CareCourse Directors: John R. Barton, MD and Luis D. Pacheco, MD

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Understand the management of acute kidney injury and cardiac arrest2. Understand the pathophysiology and supportive treatment of amniotic

fluid embolism3. Discuss the time-sensitive therapies in the management of septic shock4. Describe the varied presentations and management of patients with

imitators of preeclampsia/eclampsia5. Review operative and conservative managements for placenta accreta/

percreta

COURSE SCHEDULE8:00 – 8:05am Introduction

John R. Barton, MD Luis D. Pacheco, MD

8:05 – 8:40am Endocrine Emergencies in Obstetrics Baha Sibai, MD

8:40 – 9:15am Acute Kidney Injury Luis D. Pacheco, MD

9:15 – 9:50am Amniotic Fluid Embolism Alfredo Gei, MD

9:50 – 10:00am Questions & Answers 10:00 – 10:30am Break 10:30 – 11:10am Severe Sepsis/Septic shock in pregnancy

John Barton, MD11:10 – 11:50am ARDS

Luis D. Pacheco, MD11:50am – 12:00pm Questions & Answers 12:00-1:00pm Lunch 1:00-1:40pm Imitators of preeclampsia and eclampsia

Baha Sibai, MD1:40-2:20pm Management of the morbidly adherent placenta

John Barton, MD2:20-2:30pm Questions & Answers

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, CONTINUED

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13. Twins, Triplets, and Beyond: Evidence-Based Care for Multiple Gestations

Course Directors: Bob Silver, MD and Julie Moldenhauer, MD

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Discuss the impact of assisted reproductive technologies on multiple

gestations.2. Review the importance of ultrasound in diagnosing and managing

multiples, including the utility of aneuploidy screening in multiples.3. Understand the procedures available for managing complicated multiple

gestations, including twin-twin transfusion syndrome, discordant twin anomalies, and multifetal pregnancy reduction.

4. Discuss obstetric management of multiple gestations, emphasizing complex twins and higher order multiples.

COURSE SCHEDULE8:00 – 8:30am Assisted Reproductive Technologies and Multiple

Gestations Brad Van Voorhis, MD

8:30 – 9:00am First Trimester Ultrasound and Aneuploidy Screening in Multiples Lorraine Dugoff, MD

9:00 – 9:30am Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction Ron Wapner, MD

9:30 – 10:00am Diagnosing and Managing Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome Tony Johnson, DO

10:00 – 10:30am Break 10:30 – 11:00am Complicated Monochorionic Twins

Julie Moldenhauer, MD11:00 – 11:30am Managing Monoamniotic Twins

Kent Heyborne, MD11:30am – 12:00pm Can We Prevent Spontaneous Preterm Birth in

Multiples? Joey Biggio, MD

12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch 1:00 – 1:30pm Higher Order Multiples

Joanne Stone, MD1:30 – 2:00pm Mode of Delivery in Multiple Gestation

Bob Silver, MD2:00 – 2:30pm Obstetric Management of Multiple Gestations

Roger Newman, MD2:30 – 2:45pm Question and Answer Session

14. Clinical Pearls in Fetal Imaging Course Directors: Marjorie C. Treadwell, MD and Honor M. Wolfe, MD

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. To correlate prenatal and postnatal diagnoses and prognosis in fetal

genitourinary anomalies2. To recognize subtle changes in the fetal brain and their prognosis3. To improve prenatal diagnosis of fetal congenital cardiopulmonary

disorders4. To improve the use of Doppler in evaluation of the fetus

COURSE SCHEDULE8:00 – 8:05am Welcome and Introduction

Marjorie Treadwell, MD and Honor Wolfe, MD 8:05 – 9:00am Evaluation of the fetal CNS: beyond the basics

Luis Goncalves, MD9:00 – 10 :00am Fetal Genitourinary system: Correlating ultrasound

to outcomes John Park, MD and Honor Wolfe, MD

10:00 – 10:30am Break 10:30 – 11:15am Evaluation of the Fetal Thorax: When can we breathe

easier? Marjorie Treadwell, MD

11:15am – 12:00pm Fetal Echocardiography: Perils for the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist Gregg Devore, MD

12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch 1:00 – 2:00pm Practical tips and tricks for the use of Doppler in

Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Roberto Romero, MD

2:00 – 3:00pm Case Presentation and questions Faculty

15. Advances in First Trimester Risk Assessment presented by the NTQR program

Course Director: James Goldberg, MD and Jean Lea Spitz, MPHCME not available for this course.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Interpret the evidence related to first trimester risk assessment.2. Discuss the newest screening paradigms and how cell-free DNA testing

is impacting current protocols.3. Discuss and compare protocols for first and second trimester risk

assessment.4. Implement recommendations of ACOG Practice Bulletin #77 in a variety

of practice settings.5. Analyze the role of nasal bone, first trimester anatomy screening, and

other imaging techniques in first trimester risk assessment.

COURSE SCHEDULE8:00 – 8:15am Welcome

Jean Lea Spitz, MPH8:15 – 9:00am Screening for Down Syndrome and other

Anomalies:Contributions from multiple technologies James Goldberg, MD

9:00 – 9:45am Technical Aspects of Nuchal Translucency Measurement Faculty

10:00 – 10:30am NIPT and newer genetic tests James Goldberg, MD

10:30 – 11:00am Combining First and Second Trimester Screening and the Technical Aspects of Nasal Bone Imaging Faculty

11:00 – 11:30am Additional Benefits and Considerations Loralei Thornburg, MD

11:30 – 11:50am The Importance of Quality Monitoring Jean Spitz, MPH

11:50am –12:00pm Questions and Answers Faculty

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, CONTINUED

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Oral Presentations and Poster SessionsA total of 86 oral presentations will be given during the Plenary Sessions and the Concurrent Sessions. You will have the opportunity to view 750 poster presentations over the course of the five Poster Sessions.

Scientific ForumsScientific 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 5, 3:00PM – VARIOUS

Meeting Location and AccomodationsHilton New Orleans RiversideToll Free Reservations: 1 800-HILTONS2 Poydras St., New Orleans, Louisiana 70130Telephone: (504) 561-0500 www.HILTON.com

Located in the center of New Orleans the Hilton New Orleans Riverside enjoys a prime location on the banks of the Mississippi, adjacent to Harrah’s Casino and steps from famous New Orleans Streetcar lines. This New Orleans hotel is located a short four-block walk away from the city’s colorful French Quarter, Jackson Square and many other iconic landmarks.To receive the special group rate, reservations must be made by January 13, 2014. 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 34th Annual Meeting to insure you receive the special group rate. Reserve your room early – group rates are based upon availability.

New and Continuing EventsNEW! ABOG-SMFM DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIESThe inaugural lecture for the ABOG-SMFM Distinguished lecture Series will be given by Mary D’Alton, MD on “Maternal Medicine in the 21st Century: The M in MFM” on Thursday, February 6 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 FORUMWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 3:00 – 5:00PMObjectives nIncrease understanding among residents about what MFM

fellowships entailnEncourage Ob/Gyn residents to apply for MFM fellowshipsnFamiliarize residents with the application process

Social EventsAn Opening Reception combined with the opening of the Exhibits will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 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 6, from 6:30– 7:30pm, there will be a reception for MFM Fellows-in-training. This event is by invitation only and 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 Addressing Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in the United States: A Call to Action by 2014 Honorary Member Dr. William Callaghan (5:45 – 6:15pm) and the third annual “Late-Breaking Research” presentations (5:15 – 5:45pm).

Computers Kelley Clark, MD (2014-2015)Critical Care Hugh Ehrenberg, MD (2014-2015)Diabetes Kim Boggess, MD (2014-2015) Fetal Cardiology Wesley Lee, MD (2013-2014)Genetics Susan Tran, MD & Jeffrey Kuller, MD (2013-2014)Global Health Kathryn Reed, MD & Maria Small, MD (2014-2015)Hypertension Douglas Woelkers, MD (2013-2014)Infections and Inflammation in Pregnancy Kim Fortner, MD (2013-2014)

Maternal-Fetal Surgery Nancy Chescheir, MD (2014-2015) Pregnancy as a Window to Future Health Judette Louis, MD (2014-2015) Preterm LaborJames Kurtzman (2013-2014)Perinatal Epidemiology Alison Cahill, MD & Sindhu Srinivas, MD (2013-2014)Simulation in Pregnancy Dena Goffman, MD (2013-2014)Toxicology and Substance Abuse in Pregnancy David Stamillio, MD & Mona Prasad, DO (2014-2015)Ultrasound Jodi Dashe, MD (2013-2014)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 5:30 – 7:30PMScientific Presentations of the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians

Special Focus GroupsTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 11:30AM – 1:00PMResearch Support Personnel and Investigators Box Lunch Meeting

Michelle DiVito, RN, MSN, CCRP and Laurie Lesher, MBA, BSN, CCRPTopic: Tools for Monitoring Investigator Initiated Trials - Surprise findings - Now What?Speakers: Jennifer Ottley, BS and Laurie Lesher, MBA, BSN, CCRP

Armed Forces MFM NetworkLTC Mark Sewell, MDTopic: Fetal hearts: who to screen, who NOT to screen and new ways to do itSpeaker: Josh Copel, MDTopic: Armed Forces MFM Network Business/ Research Projects DiscussionSpeaker: LTC Barton Staat, MD

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ExhibitsLocated in the Grand Salon and Chemin Royale and across from 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 TIMESWednesday, February 5, 2014 6:00pm – 8:00pm with opening receptionThursday, February 6, 2014 7:00am – 8:00am with continental breakfast10:00am – 1:00pm with refreshment break3:30pm – 5:30pm with refreshment breakFriday, February 7, 20147:00am – 8:00am with continental breakfast10:00am – 1:00pm with refreshment break

Exhibits Open on Wednesday Evening!In 2014, the opening of the exhibits will be combined with Wednesday evening’s Opening Reception in the Grand Salon and Chemin Royale. Once again for the 2014 exhibit portion of the meeting is the Exhibit Passport Program where attendees receive “passports” at registration and obtain an exhibitor stamp at each booth they visit. Once they obtain stamps from at least 20 different exhibitors, they can enter for prize drawings. Prize offerings include electronics, software, and meeting registrations. 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 PolicyWritten cancellations postmarked by January 10, 2014 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 INFORMATIONRegistration 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, handout, and the opportunity to hear some of the most respected names in MFM discuss today’s “hot button” issues.

Electronic PostersElectronic posters will be available for viewing throughout the meeting in the Hilton Exhibition Center. Come by to see this addition to the SMFM Annual Meeting. Also – a first for 2014 – a limited number of posters in each session will be presented electronically on large LCD screens in lieu of the traditional paper format.

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 American Express for online registration.

REMINDERIf 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.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 10, 2014 pay an additional $150 for late/onsite registration.

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Monday, February 3REGISTRATION 7:00am–1:00pm 3:00pm-5:00pmObstetrical Controversies and Debates 8:00am–5:00pmDiabetes & Pregnancy 8:00am–5:00pmClinical Pearls in Fetal Cardiology 8:00am-12:00pmPrenatal Genetics in Clinical Practice 1:00pm-5:00pm

Tuesday, February 4REGISTRATION 7:00am–5:00pmCollaborative Workshop – Pregnancy as a Window to Future Health 8:00am-5:30pmQuality Improvement & Patient Safety in MFM 8:00am–5:00pmElectronic Fetal Monitoring 2014: Where are We? 8:00am–5:00pmManagement of Periviable Preterm Birth 8:00am–12:00pmObesity in Pregnancy: Understanding the Scope of the Problem and the Evidence to Optimize Outcomes 1:00pm–5:00pm

Gray and Green Journals Reviewer Course 5:00pm–7:30pmNew MFM Fellowship Directors Workshop 5:00pm–7:30pm

Wednesday, February 5REGISTRATION 7:00am–5:00pmCritical Care 8:00am-2:30pmTwins, Triplets, and Beyond: Evidence-Based Care for Multiple Gestations 8:00am–2:45pmClinical Pearls in Fetal Imaging 8:00am–2:30pmAdvances in First Trimester Risk Assessment presented by the NTQR program 8:00am–12:00pmScientific Forums 3:00pm–variousResident Forum 3:00pm–5:00pmOpening Reception and Opening of Exhibits 6:00pm–8:00pm

Thursday, February 6REGISTRATION 7:00am–5:00pmExhibits &Continental Breakfast 7:00am–8:00amOral Plenary Session I 8:00am–10:00am

Poster Session I 10:00am–NoonExhibits & Refreshment Break 10:00am–1:00pmResearch Support Personnel and Investigators Box Lunch Meeting 11:30am–1:00pmArmed Forces MFM NetworkBox Lunch Meeting 11:30am–1:00pmLuncheon Roundtables 12:00pm – 1:00pmOral Concurrent Sessions I, 2 and 3 1:15pm–3:30pmPoster Session II 3:30pm–5:30pmExhibits & Refreshment Break 3:30pm–5:30pmISPO Scientific Presentations 5:30pm–7:30pmFellows Forum 5:30pm–6:00pmAssociate Members Meeting 6:00pm–6:30pmMeet the Fellows ReceptionInvitation only 6:30pm–7:30pm

Friday, February 7REGISTRATION 7:00am–5:00pmExhibits & Continental Breakfast 7:00am–8:00am

Oral Plenary Session II Fellows 8:00am–10:00amPoster Session III 10:00am–NoonExhibits & Refreshment Break 10:00am–1:00pmLuncheon Roundtables 12:00pm – 1:00pmOral Concurrent Sessions 4, 5 and 6 1:15pm–3:30pmPoster Session IV 3:30pm–5:30pmLate Breaking Research Presentations 5:15pm–5:45pmHonorary Member Presentation 5:45pm–6:15pmPresident’s Awards Ceremony 6:15pm–7:00pm

Saturday, February 8REGISTRATION 7:00am–NoonOral Concurrent Sessions 7 and 8 8:00am–10:00amPoster Session V 10:00am–Noon

SMFM 33rd Annual Meeting-at-a-Glance

Future Pregnancy MeetingsTM

35th Annual MeetingThe Pregnancy Meeting™February 2 – 7, 2015Hilton San Diego BayfrontSan Diego, CA

36th Annual MeetingThe Pregnancy Meeting™February 1 – 6, 2016Hilton AtlantaAtlanta, GA

37th Annual MeetingThe Pregnancy Meeting™January 28 – February 4, 2017Caesars PalaceLas Vegas, NV

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