48th Annual Echo Northwestern

Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Prentice Women's Hospital- Conference Center, Chicago, IL

The 48th Annual Echo Northwestern conference is a one-day, multidisciplinary conference focused on contemporary applications of echocardiography in adult and pediatric cardiovascular care. This course provides evidence-based updates and practical imaging strategies in cardio-oncology, cardio-obstetrics, cardiomyopathies, and current guideline recommendations. Through expert-led lectures, case-based discussions, and interactive Q&A sessions, participants will review evolving echocardiographic techniques, strain imaging applications, assessment of complex structural and congenital heart disease, and imaging considerations in pregnancy and cancer therapy–related cardiac dysfunction. The program integrates adult and pediatric perspectives to promote comprehensive, lifespan-based cardiovascular imaging. This activity is designed for cardiologists, pediatric cardiologists, fellows, sonographers, and advanced practice providers seeking to enhance diagnostic accuracy and apply updated echocardiography guidelines to clinical practice.

1. Apply current echocardiography guidelines to adult and pediatric cardiovascular imaging.
2. Analyze echocardiographic findings in cardio-oncology and cardio-obstetric patients to guide clinical decision-making.
3. Differentiate imaging characteristics of hypertrophic, infiltrative, inflammatory, and peripartum cardiomyopathies.
4. Integrate strain and diastolic function parameters into routine echocardiographic evaluation and reporting.
5. Evaluate complex cases involving congenital heart disease across the lifespan.
6. Implement standardized imaging protocols to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient management.

General registration (sonographers, physicians, other health professionals):     $75

Credit card payments only. Payment by check not accepted.

Breakfast, lunch, and light snacks during the breaks will be provided during the conference; vegetarian options will be available for all meals.

Registration will close on Sunday, October 11, 2026 11:59 PM. On-site registration will not be available.

Cancellations and Refunds
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to [email protected].

A $20 administrative fee will be retained for all approved refunds. To receive a refund of the remaining balance, written notice of cancellation must be received by September 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM. No refunds will be issued after this date, including for no-shows.

For questions please contact [email protected].

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.

Credit Designation Statement
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.75 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 Internal Medicine
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 5.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.75 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (5.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (5.75 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Feinberg School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to control the content of a Continuing Education activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.