IMAGING AND EMBRYOLOGY: THE BASIC SCIENCE OF FETAL DYSMORPHOGENESIS
The diagnosis and management of congenital abnormality requires an understanding of the basic principles of embryology, imaging, and genetics. Replicating how patients enter the medical system, the didactic path begins with ultrasound diagnosis of fetal abnormality. The embryological basis of the fetal malformations will be examined. From this center, exposure to advanced diagnostics, such as fetal echocardiography, fetal MRI, and genetic testing and counseling. Topics extend to early postnatal care (pediatric genetics and pediatric radiology). Participate in the Meriter Perinatal Conference, learn about genetic approaches to the diagnosis of fetal malformation syndromes, and learn the rudiments of an obstetrical sonogram.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: MED SC-M 810 , 811 , 812 , and 813 Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts of human dysmorphogenesis Audience: Graduate 2. Describe various diagnostic approaches to human birth defects Audience: Graduate 3. Apply basic concepts of embryology and genetics to developmental malformations Audience: Graduate 4. Explain fundamentals of imaging diagnosis, with an emphasis on prenatal ultrasound Audience: Graduate 5. Model logical thinking process to organize scientific discussion and presentation Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts of human dysmorphogenesis Audience: Graduate 2. Describe various diagnostic approaches to human birth defects Audience: Graduate 3. Apply basic concepts of embryology and genetics to developmental malformations Audience: Graduate 4. Explain fundamentals of imaging diagnosis, with an emphasis on prenatal ultrasound Audience: Graduate 5. Model logical thinking process to organize scientific discussion and presentation Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027