Manage high-risk pregnancies and improve outcomes for mother and baby as a graduate of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship.
What sets us apart?
Become an expert in the medical, surgical, obstetrical, fetal and genetic complications of pregnancy. Our progressive fellowship offers a balance of clinical experiences and research practice. Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellows benefit from working within our busy division, which sees over 3,800 deliveries per year, the majority of which are high-risk pregnancies. Trainees can also sharpen their skills as investigators and help to progress care for difficult pregnancies through research.
What you'll learn
Surgical skills
Obstetrical sonography
Research methodology
Train with leaders in the field
Our faculty are internationally renowned for their work in the management of fetal anomalies, prenatal diagnosis and fetal echocardiography.
Alfred Abuhamad, MD, Executive Vice President, Health Sciences and Dean of the School of Medicine, Mason C. Andrews Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship, is leading that aims to identify early signs of pregnancy complications within the placenta.
Where you'll train
Hofheimer Hall
provides care for high-risk pregnancies and is the primary training site for Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellows. The clinic offers several subspecialty programs that focus on prenatal diagnosis and genetics, maternal transport, fetal cardiovascular care and care for expecting mothers with diabetes and HIV. Fellows work in a supervisory role at this clinic and collaborate with ultrasonographers, perinatal geneticists, perinatal dietitians and other support staff to deliver coordinated patient care.
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
the primary teaching hospital for our institute, is home to the area's only Level I trauma center and burn trauma unit and the region's premier heart program. Sentara Norfolk General's obstetrics unit has about 700 maternal transports and 3,000 deliveries annually.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Peninsula Office
The Maternal-Fetal Medicine Peninsula Office is a satellite office located in Newport News, VA. Third-year fellows rotate once a week at this location during the Block A rotation. Fellows are afforded this opportunity in order to benefit from invasive diagnostic procedures, ultrasound with complex fetal malformations and perinatal consults.
Princess Anne Office
The Princess Anne Office is a satellite office located in Virginia Beach, VA. Third year fellows rotate once a week at this location during the Block B rotation. Fellows are afforded this opportunity in order to benefit from invasive diagnostic procedures, ultrasound with complex fetal malformations and perinatal consults.
See yourself in Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads is a vibrant community with 1.7 million residents scattered across nine cities and five counties in southeastern coastal Virginia.
Miles of waterfront, historical and cultural attractions, parks and outdoor recreation areas, lively nightlife, seasonal festivals and family-friendly entertainment make it clear that there's something for everyone here in Hampton Roads.
We know that life happens, and we want you to be covered when it does. That's why we offer competitive benefits packages for our residents and fellows.
A supportive environment
Work-life balance is important during your fellowship, and we are committed to supporting our fellows throughout their time in our program. Our residents and fellows receive the same wellness resources as our faculty and staff.
In addition, our Resident Wellness program for residents and fellows gives you access to support groups, after-hours counseling services, running clubs, leadership coaching and more.
