Practical training in Neurosonography

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to invite you to the Practical Training in Neurosonography — an immersive workshop combining expert-led lectures with hands-on neurosonography training. The course is organised by the GEFOG Health Foundation and chaired by Professor Asma Khalil.

Event details

• Date: Sunday, 14 December 2025
• Time: 08:30–17:00 (UK time)
• Location: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), London
• Format: On-site practical workshop with a parallel virtual lecture stream (no part of the hands-on component online)

Target Audience

• Radiologists, sonographers, fetal medicine & obstetric ultrasound specialists, neonatologists, paediatric neurologists/sonographers.
• Participants should have baseline ultrasound experience (obstetric or general imaging) but not necessarily be experts in neurosonography.

Course Aims

• Provide clinical and practical competence in neurosonography.
• Deliver innovative content: simulation training, 3D/4D ultrasound, integration with MRI, case-based learning, interdisciplinary rounds.
• Be comprehensive: anatomy, pathology, scanning technique, differential diagnosis, protocol design, reporting, follow-up/counselling.
• Enable participants to perform high-quality neurosonography, interpret findings, appreciate limitations, and integrate results into clinical decisions.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe normal anatomy of the fetal brain/spine and neonatal/infant brain/spine, correlating sonographic appearance with gestational/age milestones.
• Apply appropriate scanning windows, planes and protocols for neurosonography.
• Recognise common and less common pathology: anomalies, haemorrhage, malformations, infection, acquired lesions.
• Integrate neurosonography with MRI and clinical context.
• Implement quality assurance, develop protocols, and recognise pitfalls/artefacts.
• Perform hands-on scanning under supervision, interpret cases, present findings, and articulate clinical implications including counselling.
• Use and understand emerging technology (3D/4D, advanced transducers, AI/assisted imaging).
• Communicate findings effectively within multidisciplinary teams (fetal medicine, neurosurgery, neonatology, radiology) and, where appropriate, with families.

Why attend?

Led by renowned experts, this course delivers practical insights into the applications and significance of ultrasound and MRI in diagnosing and counselling fetal/neonatal brain abnormalities. Whether you join on-site or virtually, you will gain:

• In-depth knowledge: fetal brain development, abnormalities, imaging pathways, investigations, scanning techniques, live demos and expert panels.
• Networking opportunities: connect with peers and faculty.
• Cultural experience: on-site delegates can enjoy London’s rich heritage and vibrant atmosphere.

Hands-on focus (on-site)

A structured, practical approach to diagnosing congenital brain anomalies using high-fidelity simulations and supervised stations to refine technique, pattern recognition and decision-making.

What’s included

• Unlimited coffee/tea and lunch (on-site)
• Access to lecture slides post-event
• Certificate of attendance

Registration

• Capacity (on-site): Limited to 40 participants to ensure optimal faculty-to-delegate ratios.
• Support: For registration queries or visa assistance, contact education@gefoghealthfoundation.org.

Organised with the support of SonoScape and GE HealthCare, proud partners of the workshop.

We look forward to welcoming you to this expert-led, highly practical course that strengthens neurosonography skills and enhances diagnostic assessment.