Paediatric Specialty Series: Fetal Surgery in the US with Dr Alireza Shamshirsaz

Name: Paediatric Specialty Series: Fetal Surgery in the US with Dr Alireza Shamshirsaz
Start: 2024-05-08T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-05-08T19:00:00+00:00

8th May 2024

6:00 - 7:00pm (GMT)

Maternal and fetal medicine

8th May 2024

6:00 - 7:00pm (GMT)

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Join this talk exploring the exciting surgical specialty of fetal surgery led by Dr Alireza Shamshirsaz, director of the Boston Children’s Maternal Fetal Care Center and professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School. Fetal surgery is a new exciting specialty that involves surgical treatment of various conditions whilst in the womb, such as spina bifida, twin-twin transfusion syndrome, and congenital heart defects. Boston Children's hospital is one of the top paediatric centres in the world and is one such centre that carries out fetal surgery.

Dr Shamshirsaz will explore the field of fetal surgery, his pathway to this specialty, as well as touching on certain aspects of the US medicine application pathway.

This talk is a collaboration between the Newcastle University paediatric society and surgical society.

Summary

Uncover the groundbreaking field of fetal surgery in this enriching talk presented by Dr. Alireza Shamshirsaz, director of Boston Children's Maternal Fetal Care Center and professor at Harvard Medical School. Get a firsthand view of this thrilling specialty that has revolutionized the treatment of in-utero conditions such as spina bifida and congenital heart defects. This session will also provide insights into Dr. Shamshirsaz's professional journey and briefly guide through the US medicine application pathway. Hosted in collaboration between the Newcastle University paediatric society and surgical society, this session is a must for medical professionals striving to stay ahead in the field.

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Learning objectives

To understand the concept and scope of fetal surgery as an emerging specialty within the field of Pediatric Surgery.
To learn about various conditions and anomalies that require surgical intervention while the fetus is still in the womb, such as spina bifida, twin-twin transfusion syndrome, and congenital heart defects.
To gain insights into the clinical, ethical, and practical aspects of fetal surgery from the perspective of a leading practitioner in the field, Dr Alireza Shamshirsaz.
To explore the career pathway to becoming a fetal surgeon, including an understanding of the necessary training, skills, and qualifications.
To gain an understanding of the US medicine application pathway, particularly in relation to the subspecialty of fetal surgery, and how to navigate it successfully.

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