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The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health Presents: Fetology 2026
Live Hybrid Event
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Reception to follow)
Location (In-Person):
Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center
303 E Superior Street, 1st Floor, Baldwin Auditorium, Chicago, IL
Registration Deadlines:
In-Person: At capacity
Virtual: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 5 p.m. CST
Course Description
Fetology is an educational event focused on advances in fetal medicine. This event is sponsored by The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health at Lurie Children’s and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education.
The focus this year will be on a multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation, care, and intervention of complex fetal conditions, including fetal cardiac anomalies, lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO), amnioinfusions, newborn dialysis, Turner syndrome, spinal muscular atrophy, skeletal dysplasia, congenital tumors, and fetal neurologic conditions, as well as collaborative care and family support.
Registration Information
The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health is committed to accessibility and broad participation across disciplines and communities.
Registration is required but complimentary by default. For those who are able, an optional $50 fee helps offset event costs and supports access for others.
Individuals claiming CME credit or CEUs must register individually.
Event recordings will be available to registrants until Friday, October 16, 2026 at 5 p.m. CST.
Target Audience
The curriculum is designed for obstetricians, maternal fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, cardiologists, radiologists, sonographers, nurses, pediatric surgical specialists, genetic counselors, social workers, and other perinatal specialists and staff.
Educational Objectives
- Analyze recent advancements in the treatment of common fetal conditions amenable to fetal surgery
- Evaluate the current evidence supporting the practice of fetal intervention
- Identify current knowledge gaps that limit broader application of fetal surgery
- Assess innovative approaches currently used in the study and advancement of fetal intervention
- Evaluate indications, outcomes, and emerging directions in congenital heart disease diagnosis and research
- Interpret advances in diagnostic technologies, including fetal imaging and genetic therapies, and their implications for clinical care
CME Accreditation Statement
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Credit Designation Statement
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 9 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Board of Surgery Continuous Certification Program and Self-Assessment
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
Continuing Nursing Professional Development
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In order to be awarded 9.3 NCPD contact hours, you must attend the entire activity and submit a completed evaluation.
Continuing Genetic Counseling Professional Development
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is approved as a provider of genetic counseling continuing professional development by the National Society of Genetic Counselors.
The National Society of Genetic Counselors designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.15 CEUs. Genetic counselors should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
To receive genetic counseling credit, participants must attend the entire activity and complete the evaluation.
Continuing Social Work Professional Development
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is approved as a provider of social work continuing professional development by The National Association of Social Workers.
The National Association of Social Workers designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.0 CEUs. Social workers should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
To receive social work credit, participants must attend the entire activity and complete the evaluation.
Exhibitor Opportunities
Fetology brings together multidisciplinary leaders in fetal and perinatal care for a one-day hybrid educational experience focused on complex case-based learning, emerging research, and collaborative care. Since 2019, the event has welcomed a growing national and international audience of maternal fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, pediatric subspecialists, nurses, sonographers, genetic counselors, social workers, and other perinatal care professionals.
Mission aligned industry partners are invited to exhibit and engage with attendees through in person exhibit space, sponsorship recognition, and networking opportunities throughout the day. Support from exhibitors helps sustain broad access to multidisciplinary education and collaboration across the fetal care community.
Exhibitor space is limited. Registration closes Friday, August 21, 2026, or when capacity is reached.
View Exhibitor Opportunities & Register
Questions?
Email Courtney Dugan at ccdugan@luriechildrens.org with any questions about Fetology.
Our Sponsors
Fetology Past Programs
Fetology 2025
Date: September 18, 2025
Location: Hybrid – Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center & Virtual
In 2025, the focus was on the multi-disciplinary approach to evaluation, care and intervention for a spectrum of congenital diseases including single ventricle heart defect, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, persistent fetal lung lesion, non-immune hydrops/hydrothorax, hemolytic disease, twin-twin transfusion syndrome, selective intrauterine growth restriction, abdominal cysts and wall defects, gastroschisis, congenital diseases of liver, tuberous sclerosis complex, congenital hydrocephalus, spina bifida, and supporting families through difficult decisions.
See the Fetology 2025 live virtual event program agenda.
Fetology 2024
Date: September 19, 2024
Location: Hybrid – Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center & Virtual
In 2024, focus was on the multi-disciplinary approach to evaluation, care and intervention for a spectrum of congenital diseases including TTTS, vasa previa, conjoined twins, cleft lip and palate, Currarino syndrome, micrognathia, omphalocele-exstrophy-imperforate anus-spinal defects (OEIS), caudal regression, Vein of Galen malformation, fetal central nervous system vascular malformations, spina bifida, and neuraxial disorders. The program also included a topic update on novel treatment for ectodermal dysplasia and cystic fibrosis, neonatal cardiac surgery, fetal cardiac intervention, genetic abnormalities in congenital heart disease, and supporting families through difficult decisions.
See the Fetology 2024 live virtual event program agenda.
Fetology 2023
Date: September 21, 2023
Location: Hybrid – Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center & Virtual
In 2023, focus was on the multi-disciplinary approach to the evaluation, care and intervention for a spectrum of congenital diseases including fetal heart disease, stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, vascular lesions, spina bifida, TTTS, placental abnormalities, CDH and anomalies of the fetal airway, thorax, kidneys & urinary tract. The program will also include a special topic update on innovative advances in differences of sex development, cell therapy and genetics relating to fetal diagnoses.
See the Fetology Chicago 2023 live virtual event program agenda.
Fetology Chicago: Practice and Discovery Hybrid Format Event
Date: September 21, 2023
Location: Hybrid – Louis A. Simpson and Kimberly K. Querrey Biomedical Research Center & Virtual
In 2023, focus was on the multi-disciplinary approach to the evaluation, care and intervention for a spectrum of congenital diseases including fetal heart disease, stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, vascular lesions, spina bifida, TTTS, placental abnormalities, CDH and anomalies of the fetal airway, thorax, kidneys & urinary tract. The program will also include a special topic update on innovative advances in differences of sex development, cell therapy and genetics relating to fetal diagnoses.
See the Fetology Chicago 2023 live virtual event program agenda.
Fetology Chicago: Practice and Discovery Hybrid Format Event
Date: September 8, 2022
Location: Hybrid – Louis A. Simpson and Kimberly K. Querrey Biomedical Research Center & Virtual
In 2022, focus was on the multi-disciplinary approach to the evaluation, care and intervention for a spectrum of congenital diseases including CNS infections, spina bifida, TTTS, anomalies of the pelvis and abdomen, bladder and cloacal exstrophy, and congenital heart disease. The program also included a special topic update on innovative advances in diagnostics and genetics relating to fetal diagnoses.
See the Fetology Chicago 2022 live virtual event program agenda.
Fetology Chicago: Practice and Discovery Live Virtual Event
Date: September 9, 2021
Location: Virtual
In 2021, we closely monitored the developments during the COVID-19 pandemic and made the decision to host Fetology Chicago: Practice and Discovery online for the second year. The one-day interactive educational experience was divided into six sessions: Fetal Cardiology, Hot Topics in Fetal Medicine, Fetal Airway & Thoracic Disease, Update on Infectious Disease & Pregnancy, Fetal Neurosurgery, and Fetal Health Nursing.
See the Fetology Chicago 2021 live virtual event program agenda.
Fetology Chicago: Practice and Discovery Live Virtual Event
Date: September 10, 2020
Location: Virtual
In 2020, we closely monitored the developments during the COVID-19 pandemic and made the decision to host Fetology Chicago: Practice and Discovery online. The one-day interactive educational experience was divided into six sessions: Fetal Cardiology, Fetal Urology/Nephrology, Fetal Thoracic Disease, Fetal Neurosurgery, Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) and Fetal Health Nursing.
See the Fetology Chicago 2020 live virtual event program agenda.
Fetology Chicago: Practice and Discovery
Dates: September 19 & 20, 2019
Location: The Omni Chicago Hotel
676 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
The program was divided into five general session topic areas: Fetal Neurosurgery, Fetal Thoracic Disease, Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS), Urology/Nephrology and Cardiology. The curriculum also featured two breakout sessions focusing on counseling for fetal intervention and navigating individualized care after a fetal diagnosis, as well as concurrent live scanning sessions focusing on utilizing Doppler to maximize the fetal cardiac evaluation and fetal neuro and thoracic imaging.
See the Fetology Chicago 2019 program agenda.
