AIUM Mastering Maternal Point-of-Care Ultrasound 2025 (Videos + Slides)

Overview

AIUM Mastering Maternal Point-of-Care Ultrasound 2025 (Videos + Slides) is a specialized course designed to advance the practical application of maternal point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in obstetric care. Led by POCUS-certified experts and international faculty, this course covers advanced ultrasound assessment techniques including cardiac function, lung pathology, inferior vena cava, and lower extremity evaluation during pregnancy. It also addresses critical maternal emergencies such as hypertensive crises and cardiac arrest, and provides guidance on integrating POCUS training and credentialing into obstetric practice.

On-demand obstetrics & gynecology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This course offers expert-led sessions focused on clinical application and practical skills development in maternal POCUS.

• Introduction of Faculty, Course Overview and Objectives — Megha Gupta, MD, MS and Amir Shamshirsaz, MD
• Why POCUS in Obstetrics? It’s About Time — Carolyn Zelop, MD, FAHA
• Basic Focused Cardiac Ultrasound in Pregnancy — Hatem Soliman, MD
• Lung Ultrasound: What Every Obstetrician Needs to Know — Luna Gargani, MD, PhD
• Assessment of IVC in Pregnancy — Adrian Wong, MD
• Abdominal and Lower Extremities Doppler — Megha Gupta, MD, MS
• Live Q&A with Faculty — Carolyn Zelop, MD, FAHA; Hatem Soliman, MD; Luna Gargani, MD, PhD; Adrian Wong, MD; Megha Gupta, MD, MS
• Break
• Obstetrics POCUS in the Emergency Department — Hamid Shokoohi, MD
• The Role of POCUS in Maternal Cardiac Arrest — Marie-Louise Meng, MD
• How I Use POCUS for Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy — Jerome Cornette, MD, PhD
• Education in POCUS and Credentialing Pathway — Nilam Soni, MD, MS
• Live Q&A with Faculty — Hamid Shokoohi, MD; Marie-Louise Meng, MD; Jerome Cornette, MD, PhD; Nilam Soni, MD, MS
• Live Demonstration — Megha Gupta, MD, MS and Amir Shamshirsaz, MD
• Wrap-up

Learning Objectives

• Describe the role and utility of POCUS in obstetric care, including cardiac, pulmonary, and abdominal applications.
• Interpret key ultrasound findings relevant to maternal emergencies such as hypertensive disorders, cardiac arrest, and respiratory distress.
• Identify educational pathways and best practices for integrating POCUS training and credentialing into obstetric practice.

Speakers

• Megha Gupta, MD, MS
• Amir Shamshirsaz, MD
• Carolyn Zelop, MD, FAHA
• Hatem Soliman, MD
• Luna Gargani, MD, PhD
• Adrian Wong, MD
• Hamid Shokoohi, MD
• Marie-Louise Meng, MD
• Jerome Cornette, MD, PhD
• Nilam Soni, MD, MS

Target Audience

This course is intended for healthcare professionals involved in or interested in maternal critical care, including OB/GYN physicians, obstetric anesthesiologists, critical care intensivists, emergency medicine physicians, residents, fellows, sonographers, nurse practitioners, physician associates, and other healthcare providers involved in maternal care.

Why This Topic Matters

AIUM Mastering Maternal Point-of-Care Ultrasound 2025 (Videos + Slides) addresses the growing need for advanced ultrasound skills in obstetric care, particularly in managing critical maternal conditions. Strengthening POCUS expertise in this specialty supports timely bedside assessment and clinical decision-making in maternity care.

Access to this specialized education via MedHub Central allows healthcare professionals to deepen their knowledge and confidence in maternal POCUS techniques, enhancing the quality and responsiveness of obstetric care.