Advanced Course on Gynecological Ultrasound
ISUOG approved 5-day course in Malmö, Sweden. Includes IOTA certification test and Gynaia membership.
Advanced Course on Gynecological Ultrasound
ISUOG Approved Course
On-Site Course
Medicinskt Konferenscentrum (MKC)
Jan Waldenströms gata 1
Jubileumsaulan
Course fee (€1,600 + 25% VAT)
Payable to Skane Hospital
About this course
Join the IOTA group for the Advanced Course on Gynecological Ultrasound, an ISUOG approved 5-day intensive course taking place in Malmö, Sweden from 19-23 January 2026. This comprehensive course is organized by Skane University Hospital and covers virtually everything of importance in gynecological ultrasound (except pelvic floor ultrasound).
The course features expert-led lectures, LIVE scanning sessions, interactive case presentations, and hands-on learning opportunities. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of ultrasound physics, examination techniques, image optimization, and the latest terminology including MUSA, IETA, IDEA, and IOTA.
Course Goal: After having participated in this course, participants should be able to use gynecological ultrasound in an optimal way in clinical practice.
Suitable for: Specialists in obstetrics and gynecology with at least basic knowledge and experience in gynecological ultrasound.
Programme Overview
This 5-day intensive course covers comprehensive topics in gynecological ultrasound.
View detailed preliminary programmeMonday, 19 January - Ultrasound Technique
- Ultrasound physics: gray scale and Doppler
- Examination technique and image optimization
- 3D ultrasound and pitfalls
- Ultrasound artefacts and safety
- LIVE scanning demonstration
Tuesday, 20 January - Adnexal Masses
- Pattern recognition for adnexal pathology
- IOTA studies and terminology
- Pathogenesis of ovarian cancer
- Borderline ovarian tumors and metastases
- Interactive case presentations
Wednesday, 21 January - Adnexal Masses & Uterine Pathology
- Rare adnexal tumors and difficult cases
- MUSA terminology for myometrial pathology
- Benign and malignant myometrial lesions
- IETA terminology for endometrial pathology
- Role of ultrasound in abnormal bleeding
- Management of incidentally detected findings
Thursday, 22 January - Endometriosis & Acute Gynecology
- Endometriomas and deep infiltrating endometriosis
- IDEA terminology
- LIVE scanning for endometriosis
- 3D ultrasound of the uterus
- Adnexal torsion and pelvic inflammatory disease
- Non-gynecological causes of pelvic pain
Friday, 23 January - Early Pregnancy Complications
- IOTA certification test
- Diagnosis and management of miscarriage
- Tubal and ectopic pregnancies
- Cesarean scar pregnancy
- Pregnancy of unknown location
- Cesarean scar niches
- Final course examination
IOTA-Gynaia Ovarian Membership included
As part of the course fee, participants will receive access to a full year of the IOTA-Gynaia ovarian training & certification membership. This is where you will take the IOTA certification exam and access all your membership benefits.
As a member, you can access all benefits via the my.gynaia.com platform where you can find many exciting features such as:
- Online Learning: Access to up-to-date IOTA lectures, expert interviews, case studies, quizzes, and training materials
- Training & Certification: Visit the official IOTA curriculum at any time during your membership year, learn at your own pace, and take the IOTA exam at your convenience (including re-tries)
- Case Stream webinars: Interactive sessions held every ~2 months with IOTA experts, discussing cases with images, clips, pathology, outcomes, and more. Your membership includes registration at no cost (normally 50 EUR / GBP per webinar for non-members)
- Access to the ADNEX app: The new app works on mobile and in web browsers
- Case Database: Curated educational ovarian lesion cases with full work-up, pathology, and outcomes
- Help Desk: Includes a professional help desk to support the membership programme. Contact support@gynaia.com for membership-related questions
Course Directors
Prof. Lil Valentin
Assoc. Prof. Povilas Sladkevicius
Med. Dr. Ligita Jokubkiene
Invited Faculty
Antonia Testa
GianFranco Zannoni
Davor Jurkovic
Gail ter Haar
James Stephenson
Per-Åke Olofsson
Sören Torp Pedersen
Judith Huirne
Contact & Information
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Organized by: Skane University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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