Fetology 2026: Practice and Discovery

Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Simpson Querrey 303 East Superior Street 1st Floor Chicago, IL 60611, Chicago, IL


The 2026 program will highlight a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis, management, and treatment of a range of fetal and congenital conditions. Topics will include advances in fetal cardiology imaging and surgical approaches, fetal urologic disorders such as lower urinary tract obstruction and related therapies, and emerging diagnostics and treatments for genetic and neuromuscular conditions including Turner syndrome, spinal muscular atrophy, and skeletal dysplasia. Additional sessions will address congenital tumors, fetal brain development and migration anomalies, and current medical and surgical management strategies for epilepsy related to congenital conditions. The program will conclude with discussions on collaborative care, family support, and strategies to empower families navigating complex fetal and neonatal diagnoses.

1. Analyze recent advancements in the treatment of common fetal conditions amenable to fetal surgery.
2. Evaluate the current evidence supporting the practice of fetal intervention.
3. Identify current knowledge gaps that limit broader application of fetal surgery.
4. Assess innovative approaches currently used in the study and advancement of fetal intervention.
5. Evaluate indications, outcomes, and emerging directions in congenital heart disease diagnosis and research.
6. Interpret advances in diagnostic technologies, including fetal imaging and genetic therapies, and their implications for clinical care.

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 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (9.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (9.00 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.