Hands-On Fetal Echo Learning Lab

Chaired by Drs. Rob Puntel and Marie Chevenon

Elevate your diagnostic skills in this immersive, hands-on fetal echocardiography workshop featuring live pregnant models in a unique real-world learning environment. Participants will have the opportunity to scan alongside expert pediatric cardiologists and sonographers while enhancing their fetal echo imaging techniques through focused didactic teaching. Faculty will review normal cardiac anatomy and complex pathology while sharing valuable “tips and tricks” to improve imaging efficiency and diagnostic accuracy. Space is limited, and only a select number of tickets are available for this session.

Agenda

7:45 - 8:00 a.m.

Welcome and Introduction

8:00 - 8:15 a.m.

Update on Fetal ECHO Guidelines

Rob Puntel, MD

8:15 - 9:15 a.m.

Hands-on Session: Four Chamber View

Marie Chevenon, MD

9:15 - 10:00 a.m.

Hands-on Session: Outflow Tracts

Rob Puntel, MD

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

BREAK

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Hands-on Session: Three Vessel View

Marie Chevenon, MD

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Hands-on Session: Review of Morning/Practice/Questions, etc.

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

LUNCH

1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Hands-On Session: Short and Long Axis

Rob Puntel, MD

1:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Hands-On Session: Sagittal View

Marie Chevenon, MD

2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

Live scans: CHD

Jonathan Quintana, BS, RDMS (ABD,OB), RVT, RDCS (FE, PE, AE)

2:45 - 3:00 p.m.

BREAK

Faculty Tips and Tricks Potpourri:

3:00 p.m.

Venous Anomalies

Mishella Perez, BS, RDMS, RDCS, FAIUM

3:20 p.m.

Spectral Tips and Tricks

Dawn Park

3:40 p.m.

Arch Anomalies

Hyehyun Reynolds, MHA, RDCS (FE, PE, AE), MLS

4:00 p.m.

Atrial Septum Anomalies

Katie Jo Stauffer, BS, RDCS

4:20 p.m.

Tips for Coarctation Suspicion

Tracy Anton, BS, RDMS, RDCS, FAIUM

4:40 p.m.

Closing Remarks

Learning Objectives

Master technical skills to identify normal cardiac anatomy, detect congenital heart disease (CHD), and assess fetal heart function using fetal echocardiography
Review standard imaging planes in normal and abnormal fetal cardiac anatomy

Call for Mommy Models!

Volunteer for Our Hands-On Fetal Echo Learning Lab

We are seeking expectant mothers with the estimated due date between 1/1/2027 and 3/15/2027 to volunteer as models for our hands-on fetal echocardiography learning lab. This unique opportunity supports the education of healthcare professionals while providing you with a chance to view your baby through advanced ultrasound imaging in a safe, supervised environment.

Participation is completely voluntary, and all scans are performed by trained clinicians under expert guidance. If you’re interested in contributing to medical education and helping improve care for future patients, we would love to hear from you.

Interested? Please contact us to learn more and determine eligibility.

Date: Thursday, 11/5/2026

Times: 7:30am-10am

9:30am-12pm

12:30pm-3pm

(lunch 12-1pm)

Location: Sheraton Grand @ Wild Horse Pass

5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd

Chandler, AZ 85226

If you have any questions or changes in your availability, please contact Angel Deschaine at (602) 933-0968, or by email at adeschaine@phoenixchildrens.com

Meet our

Speakers

Learn from experienced sonographers and physicians who specialize in fetal echocardiography and are dedicated to advancing clinical education. This session offers a unique opportunity to observe and participate in live scanning alongside expert instructors, complemented by focused didactic teaching designed to enhance fetal echo imaging skills. Space is limited, providing an intimate, hands-on learning experience.