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ScedtycalsenInter-University School of Medical UltrasoundInteroundIan DonaldIAN DONALDSCHOOLPast, present and future2009Manuscript’s preparation Coordinator:IVICA ZALUDPublication Coordinator:JOSÉ M. CARRERASecretary:JADRANKA CEROVECOn initiative of:IAN DONALD SCHOOLEdited by:MATRES MUNDI INTERNATIONALThanks to the financial support of:FUNDACIÓN SANTIAGO DEXEUS FONT

General Coordinator:JOSÉ M. CARRERASupervising Committee:A. KURJAK and F. A. CHERVENAKManuscript's preparation:IVICA ZALUDSecretary of Redaction:JADRANKA CEROVECLinguistic revision:InterglossaGraphic Documentation:Photographic Found of Ian Donald SchoolInformation and Documentation:Documental archive of Ian Donald SchoolSecretariat and Coordination of Edition:Matres Mundi InternationalLondres 6, p. 808029 Barcelona, SpainTel./Fax: 0034/934.190.015E-mail: info@matres-mundi.orgWebsite: www.matres-mundi.orgDesign, Layaut and Prepress:Baber, scp. Barcelona, SpainPrinted by:EGS, Barcelona, SpainPublished in Spain in 2009by Matres MundiAll rights reservedDepósito Legal: B. 36456-2009

IndexPreface by Profs. ASIM KURJAK and FRANK A. CHERVENAK, School directors . . . . . 5Chapter 1. Prof. Ian Donald (1910-1987) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Chapter 2. The History of Ian Donald School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Chapter 3. Objectives, rules and organizationof Ian Donald School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Chapter 4. World Ian Donald School Branches.Activities and Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Chapter 5. Donald School Journal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Chapter 6. Books from Ian Donald School Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1553

ForewordWe live in a troubled world in which national, cultural, religious, and political differencesseparate people—sometimes to the point of disastrous wars. With all that mankindhas achieved, it is amazing that such parochial differences continue to do somuch harm. There is much that the leaders of the world can learn from the globalsuccess of the Ian Donald Inter-University School of Ultrasound.This School is a living tribute to Ian Donald —the visionary physician who pioneeredultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology. The School is dedicated to the improvementof all aspects of perinatal and gynecologic care. The discovery of ultrasound hasenabled us to see and care for the fetus as a patient as well as visualize pelvic organsnoninvasively —and has therefore brought obstetric and gynecologic diagnosis outof the dark ages. It has been suggested— with very little exaggeration that the threegreatest contributions to modern obstetrics and gynecology have been ultrasound,ultrasound, and ultrasound.Our School is based upon state-of-the-art science as well as a collegiality that transcendsnational, cultural, religious, and political differences. Teachers and studentsalike are united in our efforts to improve the care of women throughout the world. Theinternational brotherhood and sisterhood that exists among physician leaders fromover 50 of the world’s countries is a special bond that represents globalization at itsbest. Instructors donate their time without reimbursement as their educational effortsare truly a labor of love.We are grateful to all of the doctors who have given so much of themselves to makethe Ian Donald Inter-University School of Ultrasound a testament to the power of thehuman spirit to work collaboratively throughout the world for the betterment of mankind.We believe that Ian Donald is smiling down from heaven on the School that bearshis name.ASIM KURJAK, MDZagreb, CroatiaFRANK CHERVENAK, MDNew York, USA5

Chapter 1. PROF. IAN DONALD (1910-1987)ProfessorIAN DONALD(1910-1987)7

Chapter 1. PROF. IAN DONALD (1910-1987)Prof. IAN DONALD (1910-1987)IAN DONALD, by the invention of diagnostic ultrasound, has changed the face of obstetricsand gynecology in the middle of the twentieth century more than any others did.Hardly any area in medicine has experienced such dramatic technical advances duringthe past four decades as diagnostic ultrasound. The development of high-resolutiontwo-dimensional probes and improvements in color Doppler ultrasound havebeen critical milestones in the recent history of sonographic diagnosis. Especially inprenatal diagnosis and gynecology, ultrasound has become an indispensable, noninvasivediagnostic tool.With the recent advent and evolution of three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound technologyduring the past 10 years, we now stand at a new threshold in non-invasive diagnosis.Donald was born in Cornwall on 27 December1910. He went to school in Englandbut when he was 14 years of age his familymoved to South Africa because of his father’sill health. His early education was in Edinburgh,and then in South Africa where hegraduated in Arts in Cape Town. His fatherand grandfather had been doctors.After wartime service in the Medical Branchof the Royal Air Force he returned to obstetricsand gynecology, and after becoming aReader at the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecologyat Chelsea, he started on his workon respiration of the newborn at Hammersmith.It was in 1954 when he was appointedRegius Professor of Midwifery at the Universityof Glasgow, that he went north of theborder. His three main objectives were tobuild a new maternity hospital, to write abooks on obstetrics based on his own experienceand to perform some really originalwork. He was successful in all three.Prof. IAN DONALD.He was a brilliant teacher and his textbook Practical Obstetric Problems went to fiveeditions. He was later Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Glasgow at the QueenMother’s Hospital, where the maternity unit was built entirely to his design.The diagnostic ultrasound origins go back into maritime history. Donald’s often statedpreference for the term «sonar» (which stands for «sound navigation and ranging»)when referring to ultrasonic echography is based on his acknowledgement of this historicalfact. It was in about 1916/1917 that the French and British Admiralties formeda joint committee to counter the growing threat, and for whom the French physicist,Paul Langevin, a one-time colleague of Marie Curie, conceived the principle of locatingsubmarine in the ocean by using beams of sound waves of such high frequency as to9

Chapter 1. PROF. IAN DONALD (1910-1987)be non-divergent and thus underdirectional control. Sincethe speed of sound, and thereforeultrasound in its passagethrough water, is known, boththe direction and distance ofan object in the ocean could bedetermined.The miniaturisation of the techniquecame as a breakthroughin the USA during the last warby Firestone with his «reflectoscope»for detecting flaws in metalstructures, since the passageof a beam of ultrasound directlythrough a homogeneous metalwas found to be interrupted inProf. DENIS WHITE, President of World Federation of Ultrasound, Prof. IANDONALD, Prof. G. GENSSER from Sweden and Prof. A. KURJAK fromCroatia. Dubrovnik 1982.varying degree by cracks or flaws. This vital discovery was classified as a military secretand therefore not published until after the war but has since become standardmetallurgical practice in engineering and affords a much simpler alternative to cumbersomehigh voltage X-ray examination.On arrival in Glasgow in 1954 Donald soon set about trying to learn something aboutthe energy properties of ultrasound and managed to borrow from an engineering firma powerful ultrasonic generator situated in a bath of carbon tetrachloride in whichit created massive turbulence. He then suspended samples of unclotted bloom in itfor varying periods and then, by cell counting, determined the degree of haemolysis.One of Donald’s initial clinical frustrations on coming to Glasgow was the problem ofthe woman with grossly-distended abdomen in which the traditional methods of clinicaldiagnosis were simply inadequate. Those were the days of massive tumours, bothovarian and uterine, of ascites whether cardiac, neoplastic or hepatic in origin and ofobesity such as one seldom sees in the working classes of today. Donald always rememberedthat hot sunny afternoon of 21 July 1955 when they took to the factorysome selections of the last few days operating, in the boots of two cars, large ovariancysts and uterine fibroids, calcified and plain. The firm very thoughtfully provideda truly massive piece of prime steak as a control material.All he wanted to know was whether a metal flaw detector could show him on A-scan,which was then all they had, the difference between a cyst and a myoma. To his surpriseand delight the differences were exactly as his reading had led him to expect, thecysts showing clear margins without intervening echoes because of its fluid contentand the fibroid progressively attenuating the returning echoes.His incursion into the study of pregnancy did not begin until 1957. In pregnancy theonly echoes of which they could be reasonably sure at that time were those providedby the fetal head. It was this which led him to undertake a series of water tankexpe riments in which he learned to identify the biparietal diameter and, with laterdevelopment, its accurate measurement.10

Chapter 1. PROF. IAN DONALD (1910-1987)True tissue differentiation was only to come many years later, especially with the developmentof grey scaling. Nevertheless, at this time in 1958 they could differentiatewith reasonable certainty between quite a variety of gynecological tumors and ascitesboth benign and malignant (the latter having a characteristically bizarre appearance)and, of course, gross obesity. They could also demonstrate fetal echoes in utero, particularlythe fetal head provided the uterus was enlarged above the level of the smyphysispubis.Donald’s team first went to press in The Lancet in 1958 and he regarded this as oneof the most important papers he had ever written, noteworthy also because there had,so far, been no subsequent need to repeal anything he had then written.The automatic B scanner was completed in 1960 and Donald and his team were ableto identify and measure biparietal diameter accurately.The biparietal cephalometry had a remarkable development. The glimpses which theyobtained with a hand-held probe left insufficient time to measure the distancebetween the relevant blips from the parietal eminences on the cathode ray tube face.Accordingly, his colleague Tom Brown borrowed from his employers a two-channelgated flaw alarm unit which triggered a solenoid-operated polaroid camera from whosephotographs measurements could be accurately made. This was an ingenious devicewith which it was hoped to simplify biparietal cephalometry in the course of randomsearching in the region of the anterior fetal parietal bone. A physicist, TomDuggan, joined the team. He introduced electronic cursors consisting of bright-up dotswhich could be placed by knob manipulation on the leading edges of the blips andprovide a digital read-out of the distance between them. This proved even more accurateand saved money on photographic materials.Lecturing room an the Ian Donald School in Dubrovnik.11

Chapter 1. PROF. IAN DONALD (1910-1987)Bertil Sunden from Sweden was Donald’s first distinguished foreign pupil to whom hetaught all he then knew. He returned to Lund with his own apparatus and contributedgreatly to the subject, mainly in the identification of twins by counting fetal heads andin recognizing the characteristic features of hydramnios.Donald’s experience grew in a number of directions, most notably of all perhaps in therapid and easy diagnosis of hydatidiform mole. From 1962 onwards Donald’s team hasestablished contact with Joe Holmes and his colleagues in Denver with whom a successfulco-operation and association has been maintained ever since. Both groupsmade research to identify the placenta as an extension of the principles underlyingthe diagnosis of hydatidiform mole.A really important breakthrough occurred in 1963 when a nervous patient presentedherself for examination with extremely full bladder. This at once made possible visualizationof the pelvic viscera, even though not enlarged, since it had the effect of displacinggas containing and therefore impenetrate bowel out of the field and also provideda built-in viewing tank without interfering with the ultrasonic picture. With fullbladder even the contents of a normal size uterus could have been then studied. Earlypregnancies, normal, abnormal, aborting and continuing could have been then studiedserially in great detail from the fifth week onwards and they soon collecteda mass of material. Donald published the various appearances throughout prenataldevelopment in an article in the Journal of Pediatrics in 1969. This was written underquite difficult circumstances since he was being treated in hospital at the time foracute cardiac failure, just prior to his first mitral valve replacement with a homograft.By the early 1970s Donald’s team began to recognize the phenomenon of ovumblighting and published their findings on the subject in 1972. Donald clearly statedthat «its frequency in early pregnancy failure, if searched for, is not surprising in termsFirst Course in Dubrovnik 1982. IAN DONALD and ASIM KURJAK with student from Lybia.12

Chapter 1. PROF. IAN DONALD (1910-1987)Closing banquet at the fi rst Course in Dubrovnik. Professors LEOPOLD (USA) and TAKEUCHI (Japan) with wives. At the back,Profs. ASIM KURJAK (Croatia) and IAN DONALD (UK).of biology. That it should recur so often in the same patient is a tragedy often associatedwith abnormal karyotypes. All such cases should be investigated by tissue cultureand full genetic assessment and not just dismissed as idiopathic early abortions».Hugh Robinson came on the scene to replace Stuart Campbell who had done so much(and is still doing) to import sonar to a city like London. Robinson’s most significantcontributions were the determination of the fetal crown/rump length and its accuraterelation to early gestational age and the positive identification of early fetal heart movementby time motion display. These provided concrete evidence of continuing fetallife long before ultrasonic Doppler studies become worthwhile.In 1974 a scan converter and accessories were linked up with Donald’s standardDiasonograph B-scanner. This immediately made grey scaling possible. The quality ofthe pictures as regards organ outline remained as good as ever but also, by differentshades of grey, gave a far better indication of tissue characterization. This facility hasopened up a whole new avenue of approach, especially in the study of tissue parenchyma.Finally, just before his retirement in 1976, there came on the scene a whole cropof real-time scanning machines.Recent technological breakthroughs in diagnostic ultrasound have surpassed all expectations.With these advances, clinicians now have the tools needed to contend withmany significant diagnostic challenges. The rapid improvement in ultrasound imagequality that has occurred, particularly over the past 10 years, has enabled us all to adegree that was thought inconceivable at Donald’s time. What is undeniable however13

Chapter 1. PROF. IAN DONALD (1910-1987)are the dramatic changes by the advent of color Doppler, power Doppler and morerecently 3D imaging. The simultaneous development of ultrasound contrast has alsowidened the diagnostic armamentarium at our disposal.Donald’s opposition to the Abortion Act of 1967 was somewhat controversial. Possiblybecause of it some of the honours he might have received were withheld from him. Hedied on 19 June 1987 in his retirement home in Essex to which he and his wife Alixhad gone in order to be able to indulge his hobbies of water colour painting and smallboat sailing.The Ian Donald International School of Ultrasound bears testament to globalizationin its most successful and worthwhile form. The School was founded in Dubrovnik in1981. Since then, the growth has been meteoric and now consists of 40 branchesthroughout the world. The reason for this success has been the tireless and selflessefforts of the world’s leading authorities in ultrasound who are willing to dedicatetheir valuable time without reimbursement to teach sonologists and sonographersthroughout the world. The teachers put national, religious, political, and other parochialconsiderations aside as they strive to improve the care of all women and fetalpatients. Our politicians in all of the 40 countries represented in the school have muchlearn from the purity of spirit that exists throughout the international family of IanDonald schools. We believe that Ian Donald is smiling down from heaven at the Schoolthat bears his name.It is not overstating the fact to say that Donald’s innovation has changed the thinkingof our age. The magnitude of this step alone is incalculable. Indeed, diagnostic ultrasound,more than any other modern technique, has made manifest that the fetus is anindividual virtually from conception.A. KURJAKMrs. SADAT, fi rst lady of Egypt. Also Professors M. MAHRAN (Egypt), M. HANSMANN (Germany), I. DONALD (UK), A. KURJAK(Croatia) and J. WLADIMIROFF (Holland). Cairo 1984.14

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Chapter 2. THE HISTORY OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLInter-University Centrefor Postgraduate Studies:Origin and HistoryThe idea to establish the Inter-University Centre (IUC) was launched in 1970 at themeeting of the International Association of Universities, in Montreal, Canada, by ProfessorIVAN SUPEK, physicist, philosopher, novelist, playwright, and at that time Rectorof the University of Zagreb. He argued that the international community of universitiescould benefit from an academically autonomous and independent organisation for universityco-operation, free from government control. He offered Dubrovnik as a home forsuch an institution. His plea received wide support, and later he invited a group of scholarsand university leaders to a meeting in Dubrovnik where the IUC was establi shed, itsconstitution adopted, and its official inauguration conducted in 1972.The IUC was set up as a consortium of universities and other scientific institutions,which were expected to pay a very moderate membership fee (to be waived when institutionswere based in countries having nonconvertible currencies or in Third Worldcountries). These universities are represented on IUC’s Council and contribute towardProf. IAN DONALD with the students of the fi rst Course in Dubrovnik, hands-on session.17

Chapter 2. THE HISTORY OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLthe development of academic programmes for the IUC. They also send students andfaculty to participate in the courses and conferences spanning, in principle, the entirerange of university disciplines. Course and conference titles reflect considerableemphasis on interdisciplinary concerns.From the very beginning, the University of Zagreb was generous host to the IUC, in thesense of providing the physical premises, infrastructure facilities, and a small localstaff in Dubrovnik. At the same time, in matters of academic policy the University ofZagreb was a member on an equal footing with every other IUC member institution. Itwas particularly fortunate that the City of Dubrovnik had offered to the University ofZagreb the building complex at Don Frana Bulica 4 for the explicit purpose of providinga home for the IUC. The building, originally a school constructed in the first yearsof the 20 th century, was refurbished in the early 1970ies through investments comingfrom the University of Zagreb and made into an excellent site for future IUC events.The atmosphere of the building, its charming courtyard, and most of all, its locationclose to the Old City of Dubrovnik, provided matchless conditions for close social andscholarly contact, often resulting in lasting friendships and professional relationshipsspanning the whole world. During each of the last years before the tragic war, the IUCoffered about 100 different events, and the participation was such that the institutionhad, at times, real capacity problems.Facing New ConditionsDuring the 20 years preceding the war, Europe had been frozen under the spell of theCold War. Many brave initiatives had been taken to bridge the divide and to promotecontact and co-operation between institutions of research and higher education onboth sides. When the Berlin Wall and the Iron Curtain finally had to give way, oneknew that a major reason was that there had been contact. The two worlds had notbeen entirely separated from one another. In spite of all the restrictions on travel andcontact, the young generations had achieved greater mutual understanding, and gradually,the atmosphere had turned ripe for the wide-ranging changes that had sweptacross Europe in the course of a few days or weeks, as a most fundamental and dramaticyet peaceful revolution.Up to this point, the IUC in Dubrovnik had served as a very important «breathing hole»between the two worlds. While young scholars as well as more mature scientists inEast Europe had not been able to travel freely to the West, they had seen a much greaterchance of being permitted to travel to Dubrovnik for an event at the IUC. Tito’snon-aligned Yugoslavia had provided opportunities for contact that could not easilybe achieved in other countries of Europe. And the IUC had of course been most delightedthat so many participants in courses and conferences could come from Poland,Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Rumania, Bulgaria, and the Soviet Union, and maybe, wehave reason to believe that the IUC had contributed significantly, in its own way, to anatmosphere of unity and shared goals.The question of financial support for participants from the East had always been difficult.The expanding network of funding possibilities created by the initiatives of GeorgeSoros was of paramount importance.18

Chapter 2. THE HISTORY OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLNew Bearings for the IUCWhen the aggression against Dubrovnik and the surrounding region finally subsidedand the siege of Dubrovnik was lifted, some very difficult years followed. Nevertheless,the community soon regained its strength and its determination to carry on. Very highpriority was given to the reconstruction of the building that had served as home forthe IUC. International backing of the IUC continued to be strong and firm, even thoughwe saw a certain decline in the number of universities holding IUC membership. TheIUC was lucky to receive funding, from different sources, from Croatian Governmentas well as from the Open Society Institute, for its efforts to refurbish office space, classrooms,library space, etc. Fortunately, the funding organisations established throughoutEastern and Central Europe by George Soros were able and willing to provide newfunding so that the Open Society Institute in Croatia and the Higher Education SupportProgram (HESP), headquartered in Budapest, came to play a very important role inproviding funding for participants in IUC events.Core activities: courses and conferencesof the IUCThe scope of course and conference activities at the IUC operation has been expandingsteadily. Initially, it was thought that the IUC primarily would come to serve interestsin the humanities and the social sciences. And in terms of the statistical overviewscompiled by the IUC the predominant course and conference themes have involvedphilosophy, issues of conflict and peace, a variety of social science concerns, psychologicalquestions, history, linguistics, literature, librarianship, political and legal problems,and so forth. Yet, the IUC also became a much-favoured venue for activities inspecialised areas of natural sciences and medicine. Obviously, the IUC could not provideany kind of laboratory facilities required by the «hard» sciences. However, on manyoccasions the course organisers brought advanced instruments and equipment fortheir IUC programmes. Inspection of the IUC programme posters will show that thesubjects of courses and conferences have been well if not evenly distributed acrossthe entire range of university disciplines.We have seen highly specialised workshops and seminars designed for only a handfulof members of the inner circles of specialists. But on the whole, course and conferencethemes have tended to cut across discipline boundaries and have invited interdisciplinaryparticipation and exchange. This is perhaps one of the important merits of IUCactivities, namely, that of providing opportunities to take leave from the territoriesof normal and traditional university life and to become involved in discussion andexchange in a truly interdisciplinary atmosphere —in an environment particularlyconducive to intellectual cross-fertilisation.Several medical «schools» have been on the programme of the IUC for many years. Theseries «Health for All» was started in 1983, with a number of courses, from «Training ofTeachers in General Medical Practice,» to «Social Gerontology,» «Healthy Life Style,»«Human Rights and Medicine» directed by Professors SLOBODAN LANG and GORDANA19

Chapter 2. THE HISTORY OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLPAVLEKOVIC from Zagreb and ALF TROJAN from Hamburg, ALFRED H. KATZ from UCLA,SIGURD HUMERFELT from Bergen, ROMAN HABERL from Munich, IRMA VIRJO from Tampere,and Professors ZELIMIR JAKSIC, NADA SMOLIC KRKOVIC, VIDA DEMARIN, MLADENKA VRCICKEGLEVIC, LUKA KOVACIC, ZVONKO COSIC, MIROSLAV MASTILICA, MIRJANA NASIC, STIPE ORESKO-VIC from Zagreb.A number of schools, on psychotherapy, psychiatry, Balint methods, etc., were longrun by Professors MURADIF KULENOVIC, EDUARD KLAIN, IVAN URLIC, VLASTA RUDAN, SLADJA-NA IVEZIC, SANJA BLAZEKOVIC-MILAKOVIC from Zagreb, with many partners from Italy, Hungary,United Kingdom, Israel and USA.«Dubrovnik Medical Summer Schools» are organised by Professor HANS JOACHIM SEITZfrom Hamburg with strong support of the DAAD, HRK, and Stability Pact for South EastEurope and gather numerous participants from all parts of the widest South East Europeanregion.«The Ian Donald School of Medical Ultrasound,» directed by Professor ASIM KUR-JAK from Zagreb and FRANK CHERVENAK from New York, and numerous partners from47 countries, has long been present (from 1982), with thousands of participantsfrom all continents having passed through its courses. Dr. IAN DONALD himself contributedin several courses of this school.One could not possibly mention all the personalities world wide who have put theirmark upon the IUC over these thirty years, as course and conference organisers, aslecturers and resource persons, and as inspired participants in the various academicevents and in the rich social life of the IUC. But they are all part of the collective effortsthat have brought the IUC to where it is today.The IUC has a role to play. A certain redefinition of the centre’s mission has becomenecessary, in the light of the changed environment and in the light of new demands inmodern university life.(From the booklet on 30 th aniversary of IUC)Foundationof the Ian Donald SchoolIn 1981, during the 4 th European Congress on Ultrasound in Medicine and Biologyheld in Dubrovnik, a multidisciplinary group of enthusiasts met at the Inter-UniversityCenter for Postgraduate Studies (IUC) and established an advanced course which wasnamed after Ian Donald and planned to have annual meetings within this unique institution.The first Ian Donald course was held in 1982, co-organized by ASIM KURJAK and GEORGEKOSSOF, and was attended by 152 parti cipants from 42 countries. IAN DONALD and hiswife Alix attended the first 12 courses held at the School. Since its foundation, theSchool has organized 32 advanced courses in Dubrovnik and throughout the world andhas beenattended by 2520 students from 63 countries. It is now an integral part of the20

Chapter 2. THE HISTORY OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLUniversity of Zagreb. In 2002 the School celebrated its 20 th year of existence by organizinga special course at the end of May attended by all School Directors and many ofthe previous lecturers. After GEORGE KOSSOFF’s retirement, FRANK CHERVENAK was namedco-director.One of our many guests, Professor TOMMY THOMPSON, former president of The WorldFederation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, wrote:«Recently, I had the opportunity of taking part in a rather unique and outstanding ultrasoundconference held in Dubrovnik, organized by the Ultrasonic Institute, MedicalSchool University of Zagreb. The Ian Donald course was outstanding in that it presentedthe most up-to-date, state-of-the-art information on ul trasound that is availabletoday. The faculty was exceptional in that world leaders were brought together frommore than a dozen different countries. The subjects covered included prenatal diagnosisand therapy of congenital fetal abnormalities, ultrasonic-guided puncture techniques,ultrasound in the management of female infertility, fetal, uterine, and ovarianblood flow determinations and application, and a round-table on controversies in obstetricultrasonography. There was a free flow of information and an unusual amountof participation by the audience, most of whom were authorities on many of thesesubjects in their own rights. This was an intense 5-day meeting dedicated to the higherlevels of ultrasound knowledge and thinking in the world and it took place in a uniqueand beautiful setting on the Adriatic coast. It was by all standards a superb conferencegeared to the leading edge of present-day ultrasound knowledge. The Ultrasonic Institutefrom Zagreb should be congratulated for having deve loped a most timely, informativeand well-presented international ultrasound school.»IAN DONALD with the fi rst generationof the School in Dubrovnik, 1982.21

Chapter 2. THE HISTORY OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLThe School has evolved to have 40 international Chapters or Branches. This permitsthe spread of knowledge throughout the world. Each Ian Donald Chapter has developedaccording to the character of the respective country and culture. This structurepermits international cross-fertilization of ideas while remaining sensitive to the uniquenessof each participating country throughout the world.This first Chapter was organized in Trieste, Italy by GIAMPAOLO MANDRUZZATO who coordinatedthree successful courses (1991, 1992 and 1993). Professor VINCENZO D’ADDARIO,Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Bari is the newdirector of the Italian branch. Professor D’ADDARIO taught at the first Ian Donald Schoolin Dubrovnik and has coordinated basic ultrasound courses in Bari. This program iscomplemented by advances of ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology under the IanDo nald School. The first Ian Donald advanced course was held in Bari in June 2003.In 1992, the first Ian Donald course was established in Granada, Spain with ProfessorGON ZÁLEZ-GÓMEZ as the course director. The program of the School was soon recognizedas an integral part of the postgraduate curriculum at the Medical School, Universityof Granada. Three successful courses have been organized in Granada. In 2002, thedecision was made to continue the Spanish Ian Donald courses in Barcelona underthe lea dership of Professor JOSÉ MARÍA CARRERA. The Ian Donald School in Barcelonawas held on November 25, 2002.In 1995, we were invited by Professor CIHAT SEN to organize the first Ian Donald coursein Istanbul, Turkey. Since then, the Turkish branch has been extremely active. Fourcourses have been held in Turkey under the organization of Professor SEN as the CourseDirector. There have been two courses in Istanbul and two courses in Antalya. Lastyear in Antalya there were more than 600 participants.Ian Donald courses started in Japan where Professor KAZUO MAEDA organized the firstcourse in Fukuoka in July, 1998. The second school was held from 17-18 June 2000 inGroup of Doctors attending the Ian Donald Course in Doha (Qatar). Besides Prof. ASIM KURJAK and FRANK A. CHERVENAK,we can see Prof. BADELDREEN AHMED, Director of the Qatar Branch of Ian Donald School (First Generation 2007-2008).22

Chapter 2. THE HISTORY OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLTokyo with Professors HISAYA TAKEUCHI and ASIM KURJAK as Directors, while the thirdone took place in Echigo-Yazawa in April 2001. All three meetings were very wellattended not only by physicians but also by enthusiastic nurses and midwives. Thefourth Ian Donald School was held in October 2002 in Nagoya. The coordinator wasProfessor ICHIRO KAWABATA. The next one will be in November 2003, organized by ProfessorKUNIHIRO OKAMURA.In 2000, Professor SARRAF from Al-Amal Hospital, Amman, Jordan established a Centerfor postgraduate teaching in ultrasound, joining the Ian Donald School. The new centerin Amman, now in its third round of training, stands as a great opportunity forphysicians to learn their skills in the field of ultrasound. The Amman Center for theMiddle East initiated its first training course in 2001. Despite the fact that the idea ofsuch a center was novel in the region, the interest and the participation of physicianswho readily enrolled on the course were overwhelming. The positive response of theparticipants demonstrated the success and the welcoming of such courses.It is important to note that the Amman Center is publishing a quarterly journal calledSonanews, edited by MAHER G. SARRAF, containing much useful scientific and organizational information, which is distributed all over the Middle East region.There is a long-standing tradition of organizing annual advanced national courses inAthens by Professor ARIS ANTSAKLIS. A few years ago, our Greek colleagues joined theIan Donald School, becoming the Greek branch with ARIS ANTSAKLIS as the coursedirector. The first course sponsored by the Ian Donald School was held from 22-23February 2003 in Athens and was attended by 300 participants.We welcomed the 7 th branch of our School – the Indian Ian Donald course, organizedin Agra. Professor N. MALHOTRA is a very well-known ultrasonic expert in India andwas organizer of several advanced courses under the title «Agra Update-Obstetricsand Gynecology Ultrasound Course». In 2003, he continued his courses under thedirection of the Ian Donald School, was attended by 600 participants.The follow branch of the Ian Donald School was planned for Hungary. This branch isdirected by Professor ZOLTAN PAPP. The first course was scheduled for November 2003.Finally, between 2003 and 2009 the Uruguay (Director: ANA BIANCHI), Argentina (Director:LILIANA VOTO), Serbia (Director: ALEKSANDAR LJUBIC), Russian Branch (Director: ANTONMIKHAILOV), Bosnia and Herzegovina (Director: ZLATAN FATǓSIĆ), Slovenia (Director: VELJKOVLAISAVLJEVIC), Romania (Director: FLORIN STAMATIAN), Iran (Director: ABBAS AFLATOONIAN),UAE (Director: AWATIF AL BAHAR), Colombia (Director: NELSON AGUILAR), Qatar (Director:B. AHMED), Oman (Director: S. A. SULTAN), Bangladesh (Director: M. A. BASHED), Czech Republic(Director: PAVEL CALDA), China (Director: TONY DUAN), Egypt (Director: A. EBRASHY),Albania (Director: O. GLOZHENI), Hong Kong (Director: T. KIN LAU), Portugal (Director:A. MATIAS), Sudan (Director: A. L. ASHMAIG), Georgia (Director: A. PAPITASHVILI), Indonesia(Director: A. SALIM), Ukraine (Director: Y. P. VDOVICHENKO), Poland (Director: M. WIELGOS),USA (Director: IVICA ZALUD), Ecuador (Director: R. CASSIS), Nepal (Director: H. SHRESTHA),Germany (Director: E. MERZ) and France (Director: Y. VILLE) bran ches were established.We believe that the Ian Donald School in its 27 nd year of existence has had a remarkablepast and we look forward to a remarkable future. It is most appropriate to finishthis review by quoting some parts of Professor IAN DONALD’S speech at the opening ofhis School in Dubrovnik in 1982.23

Chapter 2. THE HISTORY OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLProf. IAN DONALD LectureSpeech of the Prof. IAN DONALD at the opening School in Dubrovnik in 1982.That memorable occasion at the first Ian Donald Inter-University School was vividlyillustrated in the following lecture given by Prof. IAN DONALD.There is a saying in the English languagethat some men sow and othersreap. It has been my own priceless privilegethat I have been allowed to reap what Ihave helped to sow. This is exemplifiedtoday in the foundation of this School ofMedical Ultrasound which bears my name.Now, at the end of my days, I could ask forno better epitaph.All this is thanks to the University of Zagreband to Professor ASIM KURJAK whosevision of the future has brought aboutwhat I would never myself have thoughtpossible. My wife Alix has always been includedin these happy Yugoslav meetingsProf. IAN DONALD during the opening speechof the Ian Donald School in Dubrovnik,1982.and she is with me here today to join me in our best wishes for your success.ASIM is a good friend to us all and, like Yugoslavs in general, he gives generoushospitality whose warmth far exceeds what we deserve, but he has also succeededin bringing together delegates from 17 different countries in fruitfulunison. In this respect, this school may stand as a memorial to the preeminenceof Yugoslavia in the field of ultrasonic diagnosis.Any alleged success which I may have had can be attributed to the fact that Iwas the first to apply ultrasonic techniques to gynecology and obstetrics.I must also acknowledge the engineering expertise which I was able to enlistin the city of Glasgow.Being a professor in Scotland is a highly privileged position, unlike in the USAwhere professors tend to be regarded as a lower form of life. My professionalcolleagues took a characteristically patient and lenient view of what theydoubtless regarded as my eccentricities in those early days. I doubt if I wouldhave got very far in London, for example, and it was my good fortune to happento be in the right place at the right time. In fact, my original intention awayback in 1954 was to seek a more reliable method of differential diag nosisin cases of very gross abdominal distension in females, a common problem inclinical practice in which humiliating mistakes are frequently made by employingthe standard diagnostic techniques.Common causes often pose diagnostic problems because of their very size, forexample, gross obesity, massive ovarian cysts, benign as well as malignant,other very large tumors of all varieties —renal, splenic, hepatic, aneurysm,24

Chapter 2. THE HISTORY OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLretroperitoneal, genitourinary and involving the abdominal wall— and also alltypes of ascites, benign as well as malignant. Naturally, pregnancy, as quite thecommonest cause of female abdominal distension, came under ultrasonicscrutiny as well, but not initially by us before 1956-57. This was mainly dueto the geographic separation at that time of my gynecological unit from myobstetric hospital.I do not deny that we had our full share of discouraging problems and ourearly apparatus was laughably crude. As I commented in our first article inThe Lancet, what surprised and delighted us was that we got any results at all.You must remember that we had no yardsticks by which to control the rate ormethod of scanning, or even the best frequencies to use, and it was only theready feedback of information such as one gets in gynecology, which made itpossible to standardize our scanning techniques. Even so, we had very serioustechnical difficulties 20 or more years ago, such as the unreliability of oursine/cosine potentiometers, poor transducers, no controllable persistence cathoderay tubes, let alone storage tubes and computer storage systems, whichtoday you all take for granted. We worked literally in the dark in more sensesthan one.Prof. IAN DONALD with the fi rst generation of the students at his School in Dubrovnik, 1982.Looking back over what has been a long story of trial and even more of error,I cannot help feel a sense of surprise at all the lucky strikes which have beenmade over the years and their associated spin-offs. Who, for example, wouldhave thought that our crude early work would have made possible the correctdiagnosis of hydatidiform mole within a matter of minutes or that we wouldultimately, subsequent to this, have refined the technique to demonstrate theplacenta, both its site and its nature. Here I must acknowledge our co-operationwith our friends in Denver, Colorado with whom we have maintaineda happy liaison over the years. Our experiments in 1961 in measuring the biparietaldiameter proved to be the start of all the present sophisticated formsof fetal biometry.25

Chapter 2. THE HISTORY OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLNewcomers to the field of ultrasound must be bewildered as to which sort ofapparatus to select. There are many manufacturers, but I have noticed a steadilyincreasing convergence as to quality of performance as well as price, sothat you get roughly what you pay for. Cheap apparatus, cheap results. Expensiveapparatus may yield results beyond your clinical needs, so you shouldthink well before choosing.Much will depend upon the sort of work you want to do, and the availableanatomical access. For example, if you want to look deeply into the pelvis atvery early pregnancy or for early tumor or even for ripening ovarian follicles,the keyhole approach provided by sector scanners through the full bladderwill, in my opinion, give the best results. The same remarks in favor of thesectorized view apply to subcostal studies in the upper abdomen and throughthe intercostals spaces and particularly in echocardiology, anywhere, in fact,where access is small and the window area requires a sectorized view. Theview can be improved considerably if a compound sector scan can be employedwhich provides an appreciation of the organ under study in its relationshipto the rest of the body, particularly the urinary bladder. Unfortunately, theuse of sector scanners calls for more skill than the linear array systems which,though providing a blinkered «mouth organ» type of view, are very much easierto handle, especially in the hands of the relative novice who is able, proprioceptively,to appreciate just how well he is lining up his linear array. Theirmost impressive use is in the middle trimester of pregnancy when the fetus islikely to be no longer than the array system and the abdominal wall will besoft enough to accommodate it throughout its entire length.The advent of real-time scanners, both linear and sector, has revolutionizedultrasonic diagnosis, chiefly because it not only allows the continuous movementpatterns of what is being studied to be graphically displayed and recordedbut, even more important, it speeds up the whole process of ultrasonicsearch. Added to this, various methods of frame-grabbing or framefreezing canbe employed which provide static records for later scrutiny. This facility enormouslyincreases the throughput of patients, since it speeds up the whole examination.The various storage, recording, and photographic systems are mainlyresponsible for the differences in price between one apparatus and another.A real-time scanner can be combined with a static compound sector scanner.There is a choice of sector scanners between the wholly electronic phasedarraysystems, which are expensive, though very compact, and particularlyuseful in cardiology, and the combined mechanical and electronic systemsemploying either spinning rotors with several transducers or rockers, eithertransducer crystals or mirrors. The linear-array systems are all electronic andwithout moving parts, as in the case of phasedarray scanners. As they say inEnglish slang, «You pays your money and takes your choice».It distresses me that there are sometimes arguments about who should be incontrol of ultrasound scanning —just like dogs squabbling over a bone. Naturally,I now expect you all to be so much better at the ultrasonic art than me, sothat I can safely withdraw into my old age. But I do recognize that there aremany disciplines involved. On the whole, in medical sonar, there has been a26

Chapter 2. THE HISTORY OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLDubrovnik, Croatia, headquarters of the Ian Donald School of Medical Ultrasound.happy club-like liaison between clinicians, radiologists, radiographers, physicists,engineers, embryologists, geneticists and technical staff of all types. Eachhas something to contribute and I feel strongly that no one group should excludeanother, whatever money-obsessed administrators may feel. For goodnesssake, let us keep it that way.Speaking for myself, I can say that the specialty has brought us many friendsfrom all over the world, and sonar has built an intellectual bridge betweenEast and West, as well as a bridge between medicine and engineering. Theexisting liaison between Yugoslavia and Egypt provides a very good exampleof international co-operation, largely thanks to ASIM KURJAK and MAHERMAHRAN.It is interesting that the scope of interest has now extended to the veterinaryworld, and next month I have to lecture to an audience mainly interested inracehorse breeding —a very lucrative subject, I should imagine.The ability to diagnose a number of fetal developmental defects in the firsthalf of pregnancy was, I suppose, inevitable. This facet, to me at least, is one ofthe sadder aspects of this work since, so far, so little can be done in the curativesense and the offer of termination of pregnancy is the most that one cansuggest. From all this, there has grown a natural tendency to institute a sort ofwitch hunt, especially in the case of older pregnant women who are at statisticallygreater risk. The unhappy dilemma, often unnecessarily inflicted onour patients, has to be reckoned with in advocating massive screening program.As I have already hinted, it is perhaps time I withdrew.One of my constant nightmares of years ago was that someone, one day,would conclusively show that sonar did some unexpected and unforeseenharm to the developing fetus, in spite of my own efforts and that of othersto verify the safety of the technique. The subject has greatly exercised my27

Chapter 2. THE HISTORY OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLmind since the very beginning and, in the book I wrote with SALVATOR LEVI in1973, I dealt at length with all that was then known about possible bioeffects.I have seen nothing fresh of much significance 6 Donald School Textbookof Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology since then. Meanwhile, hundreds ofthousands of babies must by now have been screened by sonar all over theworld and still there is no sign of trouble.Surprisingly enough, legal liability seems to have turned in the opposite direction,and a doctor is more likely now to be prosecuted for failing to make useof ultrasonic diagnosis in pregnancy in cases where a baby’s misfortune orhandicap is alleged to be due to negligence in this respect. The wellrecogni -zed uses, however, so far outweigh theoretical hazards for which there is asyet no convincing proof that the subject has become truly entrenched in theclinician’s diagnostic repertoire.For me personally, the ultimate climax to the ultrasonic art with which I havebeen associated is the filming of very early fetal life. To be able to study in realtime a baby’s reactions to all manner of stimuli opens up an enormous field ofdynamic research which is, as yet, barely touched upon. I leave this excitingfield to you.When a pupil can teach his teacher, as I now recognize, then it is not only timeto stop but also to rejoice at the newly found success of his one-time disciple.For myself, I do not think that I deserve more acknowledgement than a manwho happens to win a football pool. Nevertheless, I trust that I may be forgivenfor feeling proud of so many of you, proud to have been invited here with mywife to this opening, proud of who and what you are and proud of whatI know you will achieve.Thank you!REFERENCES1. Unpublished speech of the late Ian Donald on the occasion of the opening of the Ian DonaldSchool of Medical Ultrasound in 1982.28

Chapter 2. THE HISTORY OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLLetter from Prof. IAN DONALD to Prof. ASIM KURJAK, to thank him, and comment the characteristics and incidences ofthe fi rst Course, 1982.29

Chapter 2. THE HISTORY OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLHandwritten letterfrom Prof. IAN DONALD,to Mr. and Mrs. KURJAK(ASIM and BISERKA),to thank them for theirattentions and courtesies.IAN DONALD examining his own daughter Cristine with the fi rst real-time probe.30

Chapter 3. OBJECTIVES, RULES AND ORGANIZATION OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLOBJECTIVES,RULES andORGANIZATIONofIan Donald School31

Chapter 3. OBJECTIVES, RULES AND ORGANIZATION OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLThe Ian Donald School is designed to address the needs of clinicians with interest indiagnostic ultrasound, who seek additional knowledge and practice in recent obstetricand gynecologic sonographic developments.Objectives of the School– To promote:• The science and art of ultrasound scanning.• Research and education in the field of medical ultrasound.• Continuous training in ultrasound.• Facilitation and dissemination of information featured in scientific publications,including the Ian Donald School Journal of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gyne -co logy.• Appropriate counseling of women who receive ultrasound examinations.– To provide:• Expert advice to those entering the field of ultrasound.– To increase:• Knowledge as it relates to methodologies for implementing recent ultrasoundadvances.– To contribute:• To the improvement of teaching standards through the introduction of computerand telemedicine technology.Rules of Ian Donald CoursesThe policy of Ian Donald courses includes invitation for at least 6 speakers selectedfrom the list of Ian Donald School directors, co-directors and directors of Nationalbranches. It also includes payment of travel expenses for invited speakers as all educationalcourses do in general. But the most realistic approach is to reduce the numberof invited speakers from abroad, to give them 3-4 lectures and to increase the numberof local high quality speakers.It has been agreed that from 2004 onward all courses under umbrella of Ian DonaldSchool should include annual subscription to Donald School Journal of Ultrasoundin Obstetrics and Gynecology (Yellow Journal) in the School fee. This is for the bestbenefit of the students and undoubtedly will increase quality of continuous education.33

Chapter 3. OBJECTIVES, RULES AND ORGANIZATION OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLPublisher gave really special price of 70 Euros. I think it is important to inform you inadvance of this decision so that you can consider it in preparatory work for your meeting.Please contact Jaypee Brothers, the publisher of our Journal, to arrange detailsabout collecting subscriptions and delivery of the journal. Their email address isjaypee@jaypeebrothers.comKindly note that on all of your announcements of Ian Donald branch of nationalschool the following text and list of directors and co-directors should be included inthe program, and also the Objectives of the School.Prof. A. KURJAK with some leaders of the Ian Donald School: V. D'ADDARIO, CIHAT SEN, J. M. CARRERA, K. MAEDA, I. ZALUD,S. KUPESIK and F. CHERVENAK (Meeting in Dubrovnik).General guidelinesfor the national School courses– Duration:• Two to three days course.– Language: English (including localspeakers).• Simultaneous translation generallydiscouraged (but can be done at thehost discretion).– General course objectives:• Approximately 5 objectives clearlydefined (see Attachment 1).– Define intended audience (see Attachment1):• OB/GYN physicians, including subspecialists.• Other physicians.• Residents.• Medical students.• Ultrasound technicians.• Genetic counselors.• Midwifes.• Nurses.34

Chapter 3. OBJECTIVES, RULES AND ORGANIZATION OF IAN DONALD SCHOOL– Designate Continuous Medical Education(CME) credit if available.– Faculty/Speakers:• Approximately 5-6 invited speakers(each speaker 3-4 topics).• 5-10 local speakers (each speaker1-2 topics).– Topics:• Group presentations based on subjects.• Mix invited and local speakers.• Must cover obstetrical and gyne cologicaltopics (suggested ratio: 70 %obstetrics and 30% gynecology).• Specialized courses may be dedicatedentirely to the specific topic:e.g. advanced fetal echocardiographycourse.– Presentations:• 20-30 minutes in duration.• Presentations should be effectivelydelivered strictly within allocatedtime.• As a general guideline allow 1 minuteper slide.• Allow 5-10 minutes discussion aftereach topic.• Allow 15-30 minutes discussion atthe end of specific session.– Suggestion for presentation structure:• Ian Donald School emblem on thefirst slide with the name of the respectiveIan Donald School.• Learning objectives at the beginningof each presentation.• Conclusions at the end of each presentation.• Appropriate credit should be clearlydisplayed for borrowed educationalcontent (ultrasound pictures, researchresults).• Patient names, medical record numbersand other identifications shouldnot be presented without explicitpatients consent. Patient privacyshould be protected at all times.– Moderators:• Introduce speakers.• Keep schedule on time.• Coordinate discussion.• Stimulate discussion.– Debate:• Recommend one or two debates oncontroversial topics.• Moderator will coordinate debate(2 speakers: YES or NO position onchosen subject).• 10 minutes each speaker.• 3 minutes rebuttal.• 15 minutes questions from audience.– Educational material:• CD/DVD with all presentations.• One year subscription to the YellowJournal.• Ian Donald Textbook offered.– Anonymous course evaluation (seeAttachment 2):• Course content.• Speakers.• Facility.• Course evaluations should be presentedto all school directors and allfaculty participating in particularcourse.35

Chapter 3. OBJECTIVES, RULES AND ORGANIZATION OF IAN DONALD SCHOOL– Commercial support:• Commercial interests cannot interferewith education.• Faculty/Speakers should discloseconflict of interest if any.• Monopolized presence of specificcommercial entity should not beallowed.• All faculty presentations should befree of commercial bias.– All directors will get the school’s emblemthat they should fix on their darkblue blazers. This should be worn whenlecturing at any Ian Donald School. Allparticipants should be given a pinnaclewith Ian Donald emblem.– The faculty is entitled to economy airfareticket and local hospitality. Airporttransportation should be specified.– All full paying participants should besubscribed to the Yellow Journal (70Euros). Developing countries shouldhave at least 30 % subscribers amongall participants. Otherwise, the school’sname cannot be used. The school promotescontinuous education thoughtits textbook and the Yellow Journal.MATRES MUNDI INTERNATIONAL acts as the Ian Donald School's solidarity agency. Anagreement signed in Dubrovnik in 2006 stipulates that 2% of the income generated by thecourses would be donated to Matres Mundi (info@matres-mundi.org).Attachment 1. Example of general course objectives and intended audience(Hawaii Branch)General ObjectivesBy the end of the symposium, the participant will be able to:1. Integrate state-of-the art-art OB/GYN ultrasound in clinical practice.2. Evaluate applications of ultrasound in early pregnancy.3. Assess current ultrasound evaluation of fetal anomalies and fetal well being.4. Interpret the expanding role of 3D/4D ultrasound in OB/GYN diagnosis.5. Identify applications of pelvic ultrasound in evaluation of gynecologic patients.6. Explain current ultrasound evaluation of pelvic masses.7. Summarize ethical challenges in ultrasound diagnosis and patient counseling.Intended AudienceThis symposium is intended for general OB/GYN physicians and residents, MFM physiciansand fellows, radiologists, ER and family practice physicians, genetic counselors,OB/GYN ultrasound technicians, perinatal nurses and other health professionals whodesire an update on new developments in the field of OB/GYN ultrasound.36

Chapter 3. OBJECTIVES, RULES AND ORGANIZATION OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLAttachment 2. An example of the course evaluation form (Hawaii brach)Contemporary OB/GYN Ultrasound:RECENT ADVANCES AND CLINICAL PRACTICEPresented by:Ian Donald Inter-University School of Medical Ultrasound HawaiiDepartment of OB/GYN and Women’s Health,John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of HawaiiFebruary 16-18, 2007Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort and Spa (Honolulu, Hawaii)Continuing Medical Education EvaluationImportant notice: Your signature on this form as well as on the sign-in sheet will allow youto receive CME credit. Certificate verifying Category 1 credits will be mailed to you.Name: ........................................................................................................................ Signature: ........................................Mailing Address: ....................................................................................................................................................................City/State/Zip: ........................................................................................................................................................................Please check: MD/DO Other (please, specify): .............................................................................................Certificate of Participation:This is to certify that I claim ........... category 1 credits of this activity which was designatedfor .............. category 1 credits. To calculate the total credits earned, round to the nearest0.5 credit.Please, circle the number that best describes your rating:5 = Excellent4 = Very Good3 = Average2 = Fair1 = PoorSpeaker evaluation:Speaker Name: ......................................................................................................................................................................Date and Time: .......................................................................................................................................................................Topic: ............................................................................................................................................................................................Objectives: ................................................................................................................................................................................37

Chapter 3. OBJECTIVES, RULES AND ORGANIZATION OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLContent:• Talk achieved stated objectives 1 2 3 4 5• Quality of presentation 1 2 3 4 5• Contained information relevant to practice 1 2 3 4 5• Was understandable 1 2 3 4 5• Kept within time limits 1 2 3 4 5Would you like to hear this speaker again 1 2 3 4 5Audiovisual: 1 2 3 4 5Syllabus: 1 2 3 4 5Spoke without commercial bias: Yes or No (if No explain: ......................................................................)Overall grade: 1 2 3 4 5Overall conference evaluation:Registration 1 2 3 4 5Meeting facilities 1 2 3 4 5Food Service 1 2 3 4 5Accommodation 1 2 3 4 5By the end of the conference, will you be able to fulfill the following learning objectives:8. Integrate state-of-the art-art OB/GYN ultrasound in clinical practice.1 2 3 4 59. Evaluate applications of ultrasound in early pregnancy.1 2 3 4 510. Assess current ultrasound evaluation of fetal anomalies and fetal well being.1 2 3 4 511. Interpret the expanding role of 3D/4D ultrasound in OB/GYN diagnosis.1 2 3 4 512. Identify applications of pelvic ultrasound in evaluation of postmenopausal patients.1 2 3 4 538

Chapter 3. OBJECTIVES, RULES AND ORGANIZATION OF IAN DONALD SCHOOL13. Explain current ultrasound evaluation of pelvic masses.1 2 3 4 514. Summarize ethical changes in ultrasound diagnosis and patient counseling.1 2 3 4 5Length of the program was:Appropriate Too Short Too LongWere you adequately informed of potential faculty conflicts of interests?YESNOSuggestions for the next conference topics and/or speakers:......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Please, share your overall impressions of this conferences or comment on any aspectsof this meeting:.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Fellowship programswithin Ian Donald SchoolHaving very successful series of annual meetings lasting 2-3 days with the most recentpresentations from top speakers, Board of directors decided to introduce new forms ofFellowship programs. It does follow 27-year old tradition of Medical School Universityof Zagreb having six-months and one-year Fellowship program Ultrasound in Obstetricsand Gynecology. The same curriculum has been introduced in 2007 in Doha,Qatar and was supported by Cornell Medical University and three leaders of the coursehave been ASIM KURJAK, BADRELDEEN AHMED and FRANK CHERVENAK. There were 17 candidatesfrom Qatar, Dubai, Oman and Bahrain who successfully completed one-yearfull-time study and received diploma of Master of Ultrasound and Specialist of Ultrasoundin Obstetrics and Gynecology. The second generation consisting of 13 students39

Chapter 3. OBJECTIVES, RULES AND ORGANIZATION OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLfrom region has just been finished in 2009. Many top speakers took part in this Fellowshipprogram, just to mention some names: EBERHARD MERZ, YVES VILLE, GUILLERMAZUMENDI, NEREA MAIZ, RITSUKO POOH, MILAN STANOJEVIC, RATKO MATIJEVIC, GIAN CARLO DIRENZO, VELJKO VLAISAVLJEVIC, etc.Another Fellowship program with the similar curriculum has been organized with Universityof Medical Sciences & Technology of Khartoum, Sudan where top speakersselected by Donald School authorities have been running one-year full-time trainingprogram. There are 10 students at this year and we managed to have permanent trainerin Khartoum sent by us from capable specialist trained in Zagreb.A Fellowship program of the similar curriculum is in the progress in Dubai and wehave similar request from Donald School in Abu Dhabi.Furthermore, students from Fellowship programs in Zagreb and Doha have been regularlysent for hands-on training in Malaga (Dr. G. AZUMENDI) and in Osaka (Dr. R. POOH).Significant portion of theoretical and practical work is done in Hamad Medical Corporationhospital in Doha, Qatar. There is an idea to introduce European PhD programfrom Zagreb University. There are already four candidates from Doha. They all finishedone-year speacialist course which is now recognized as the first year of their futurePhD study lasting three years.More details about these programs interested reader can obtain by contacting secretaryof Ian Donald School, Ms. JADRANKA CEROVEC (email jadranka.cerovec@yahoo.com).Directors and Co-DirectorsSchool directorsASIM KURJAK (Croatia)FRANK A. CHERVENAK (USA)School directorsCo-DirectorsJOSÉ M. CARRERA (Spain)WOLFGANG HOLZGREVE (Switzerland)KAZUO MAEDA (Japan)GIAMPAOLO MANDRUZZATO (Italy)ASIM KURJAKProfessor and Chairman, MD, PhDAddress: Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology,Sveti-Duh Hospital, Sveti Duh 64, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaPhone: +385-1-3712-293Fax: +385-1-37-455-34E-mail: asim.kurjak@public.srce.hr40

Chapter 3. OBJECTIVES, RULES AND ORGANIZATION OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLEducation1966. MD Degree at the University of Zagreb.1971-1972. British Scholar, Research Assistant at the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology,University of London.1974. Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology.1977. PhD Degree.Present PositionChairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School Universityof Zagreb, Regular Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School Universitiesof Zagreb and Sarajevo.PublicationsPeer review articles 305; books (written or edited) 87; invited lectures at major internationalmeetings —more than 400; MSc thesis supervisor 52; PhD thesis supervisor 28.His papers have been cited more than 3000 times in Science Citation Index.Awards, Honors and AchievementsNational Prize for Young Scientists (1971); Croatian national award «Rudjer Boskovic»for scientific work (1985); «Josip Juraj Strossmayer» Prize of Academy of Science andArts of the Republic of Croatia for the scientific book (1990); The Prize of Academy ofScience and Art of the Republic of Croatia for the achievements in medical science(1994); Prize «Europski krug» given by European Movement —Croatia (1996), Prize«William Liley» for the best scientific paper from fetal diagnostics and therapy (1998);«Maternity Prize» given by European Association of Perinatal Medicine (2000), and Presidentialdecoration «The Order of the Croatian Starr with the Effigy of Rudjer Boskovic»(2001); «Pavao Culumovic» Prize of Croatian Medical Association (2003).Dr. KURJAK is a regular member of European Academy of Sciences and Art, InternationalAcademy for Human Reproduction, Italian Academy of Science and Art of ReggioPuglia, Academy of Medical Sciences of Catalonia, honorary member of American Instituteof Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, and foreign member of Russian Academyof Medical Sciences. He is a Past President of World Association of Perinatal Medicine,Vice-president of International Academy of Perinatal Medicine, and Fellow of WorldAcademy of Art and Science. He was awarded a doctorum honoris causa at Universitiesof Banja, Luka, Budapest, and Barcelona, and he is an honorary member of 15 internationalsocieties.Scientific InterestTumor angiogenesis, 3D and 4D ultrasound, prenatal diagnosis, early placentation,bioethics.41

Chapter 3. OBJECTIVES, RULES AND ORGANIZATION OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLFRANK A. CHERVENAKProfessor and Chairman, MD, PhDAddress: Weill Cornell Medical College, Department of Obstetricsand Gynecology, 525 East 68th Street,Box 122, New York, NY 10021Phone: 212-746-3045E-mail: fac2001@med.cornell.eduEducationDr. CHERVENAK received his Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State Universitywith highest distinction, and his medical degree from Thomas JeffersonUniversity, where he was elected a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical HonorSociety. Dr. CHERVENAK served his internship in Internal Medicine at New York MedicalCollege, residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York Medical College andSt. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, and a fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine atYale University School of Medicine. He was Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecologyat Mt. Sinai Medical Center, where he was also Director of Perinatal Research.He was appointed Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director ofObstetric Ultrasound and Ethics at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center in 1987.In 1992 he was made Full Professor with tenure, in 1998 he was named Vice Chairmanof the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and in 1999 was named ActingChairman of that department. Dr. CHERVENAK was named Chairman and Obstetricianand Gynecologist-in-Chief in 2000. He received his Masters in Medical Managementdegree from Carnegie Mellon University in 2002.Present PositionFRANK A. CHERVENAK, MD currently serves as the Given Foundation Professor andChairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as Obstetricianand Gynecologist-in-Chief and the Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine at the New YorkPresbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College.Awards, Honors, AchievementsDr. CHERVENAK received a doctorum honoris causa from the Semmelweis University inBudapest, Hungary. He has received the Dr. SOLOMON SILVER Award from the Mount SinaiSchool of Medicine, is an honorary member of the Italian Society of Obstetrics andGynecology, Barcelona Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Texas Society ofObstetrics and Gynecology, and a Corresponding Member of the Academy of MedicalScience of Croatia. Currently, Dr. CHERVENAK serves as President of the InternationalSociety of the Fetus as a Patient, President-elect of the World Association of PerinatalMedicine, Vice-president of the International Academy of Perinatal Medicine, andCo-director of The Ian Donald Inter-University School of Medical Ultrasound. Dr. CHER-VENAK has served on the Board of Governors of the American Institute in Ultrasound42

Chapter 3. OBJECTIVES, RULES AND ORGANIZATION OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLand Medicine and the Society of Perinatal Obstetricians. He has served as Presidentof the International Fetal Medicine in Surgery Society, the New York Perinatal Societyand the New York Academy of Medicine Section of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and theNew York Obstetrical Society. He serves on the March of Dimes Bioethics AdvisoryCommittee and National Children’s Study Federal Advisory Committee.Co-directorsJOSÉ M. CARRERAProfessor and Chairman, MD, PhDInstitut Universitari DexeusAddress: Matres Mundi InternationalLondres 6, p. 8, 08029 Barcelona, SpainPhone: (34)934.190.015E-mail: jmcarrera@matres-mundi.orgSenior Member of the Dexeus University Institute, Barcelona, Spain.Graduated in Medicine and Surgery (1962) from the University of Santiago de Compostela.During his 40 year clinical and academic career, JOSÉ M. CARRERA chaired several ScientificSocieties (Spanish Association of Prenatal Diagnosis, Ibero-American Society ofPrenatal Diagnosis, Catalan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, etc.) and headed anumber of specialized sections within the SEGO (Spanish Society of Gynecology andObstetrics), including the Ultrasonography Section and the Perinatal Medicine Section,etc. He was also Chairman of the European Committee on Doppler Technology,the European Committee on Prenatal Diagnosis and the European Diploma of PrenatalDiagnosis and Obstetric Ultrasonography. He presided over ten International Symposiaand ran more than 100 courses on Perinatal Medi cine. In addition, he chairedthe 6 th Spanish Congress of Perinatal Medicine (Bar celona, 1984) and the 5 th WorldCongress of Perinatal Medicine (Barcelona, 2001), amongst others. His publicationsinclude 42 books, 102 book chapters and 232 scientific articles published in nationaland international journals alike. He is President of the «Matres Mundi International»and founder of «Matres Mundi-Spain». Liley Medal. First Saling Medal.Amongst the positions held, he was appointed Professor («Catedrático visitante») of theFaculty of Medicine at the University of Coimbra (1987), which later awarded himthe degree of Doctor Honoris Causa in 1995. He is also Honorary Member of variousinternational Scientific Societies and a visiting Professor of Cornell University, NewYork, USA.Former Secretary General of the World Association of Perinatal Medicine (WAPM). Vicepresidentof Medical Sciences Academy of Catalonia and Balearics. Secretary Generalof International Academy of Perinatal Medicine. Fellow of Catalonian Royal Academy ofMedicine.43

Chapter 3. OBJECTIVES, RULES AND ORGANIZATION OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLWOLFGANG HOLZGREVEProfessor and Chairman Dr. med. Dr. h.c. mult. MS, FRCOG, FACOGAddress: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Basel,Switzerland, Spitalstrasse 21, CH-4031 BaselPhone: (0041) 61 265 90 99Fax: (0041) 61 265 91 99E-mail: wolfgang.holzgreve@unibas.chEducation1966-1973. Staatl. Archigymnasium, Soest (Member of the Study Foundation of theGerman People).1973-1975. School of Medicine, Münster, FRG.1975-1976. University of California, Berkeley (1976: Master of Science in Health andMedical Sciences).1976-1979. School of Medicine, Münster, FRG.1979-1982. Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics andGynecology, University of Münster.1982-1984. Fellowship of the German Research Foundation in Reproductive Genetics,University of California, San Francisco, USA.1984-1985. Faculty of Medical School, University of Münster, FRG.1985. Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Clinical Genetics andSports Medicine.Present PositionChairman and Chief, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Basel,Switzerland.PublicationsMore than 500 articles in scientific journals, 240 book chapters and 13 books, 780abstracts at scientific meetings.EditorFetal Diagnosis and Therapy; Zeitschrift für Geburtshilfe und Neonatologie; Reproduktionsmedizin;Zentralblatt für Gynäkologie.PresidentGerman Society of Perinatal Medicine; Swiss Society of Chairs in Departments of Obstetricsand Gynecology; International Society «The Fetus as a Patient» (Vice-President);44

Chapter 3. OBJECTIVES, RULES AND ORGANIZATION OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLGerman Society of Reproductive Medicine; World Federation of Perinatal Medicine(Chairman, Scientific Committee); International Academy of Human Reproduction.Prizes/ Honors1986. Prize of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine.1989. Annual Prize of the Drs. Haackert-Foundation for the Advancement of PrenatalMedicine.1993. Prize of the German Society for Perinatal Medicine «Maternité».1994. Aw Boon Haw Visiting Professor University of Hong Kong.1995. Forschungspreis der Werner G. Gehring-Stiftung.2000. Honorary Professor at the Yonsei Medical Research Center, Yonsei University Collegeof Medicine, Member of the «Deutsche Akademie der Naturforscher Leopoldina».2001. Liley Medal.2004. Kyank Lecture Rostock University, Fellow ad eundem of the Royal Collegeof Obstetricians and Gynecologists.2005. Corresponding member of the Austrian Society of Perinatal Medicine, FrancicCrick Medal at the Inaugural Meeting of the International Academy of Perinatal Medicine,Erich Saling Prize of the World Association of Perinatal Medicine.2006. Honorary Member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology,4 Honorary Doctor degrees.GRANTSNIH for «Non invasive prenatal diagnosis»; Schweizerischer Nationalfonds; four projectsof the EU.KAZUO MAEDAProfessor and Chairman, MD, PhDDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Tottori University Schoolof MedicineAddress: 3-125, Nadamachi, Yonago, Tottori, 685-0835, JapanFax: 81-859-22-6855E-mail: maedak@mocha.ocn.ne.jpKazuo Maeda MD, PhD, was born in 1925. He graduated Kyushu Imperial UniversitySchool of Medicine in 1947. His doctoral thesis was Electroencephalographic studies onthe preeclampsia and eclampsia. Nippon Sanka Fujinka Gakkai Zasshi 1954; 6: 75-99.Clinical training at Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Kyushu Universityhospital, including the doctoral course (1950-56).45

Chapter 3. OBJECTIVES, RULES AND ORGANIZATION OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLLecturer of Kyushu University Medical School (1957-1967); Chairman and Professor,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Tottori University School of Medicine(1968-1989); President of Tottori University Hospital (1976 -1980); Honorary Consultantof Seirei Hospitals since 1990; Professor of Seirei Christopher College of Nursing(1990 -1997); Head of Akebono Senior Health Institute since 1998.President of several international scientific societies: International Society of Computersin the Care of the Mother, Fetus and Newborn (1989), Federation of Asia-OceaniaPerinatal Societies (1992 -1994).He has been President of several international scientific congresses: The 4 th Congressof the Federation of Asia-Oceania Perinatal Societies (1986), The 3 rd International CongressThe Fetus as a Patient, Matsue (1987), The 2 nd International Congress Computersin the Care of the Mother Fetus and Newborn (Kyoto, 1989), The 5 th World Congressof Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Kyoto, 1995).He is member of 12 International Scientific Societies, among: International Academyof Perinatal Medicine, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (Senior member1999), World Association of Perinatal Medicine, Ian Donald Inter-University School ofUltrasound in Medicine (Co-director and Director of Japan), International Society TheFetus as a Patient (Board), etc.He is honorary member of 10 societies: Croatian Society of Ultrasound in Medicineand Biology, Federation of Asia Oceania Perinatal Societies (Fellow), Japanese Societyof Obstetrics & Gynecology, etc.He is editor of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology (past), Ultrasound Review inObstetrics and Gynecology, etc.Inventions: Fetal ultrasonic Doppler systolic time interval recorder, Fetal STV ana lyzer,Automatic labor induction system, Computerized automatic FHR evaluation program,Fetal actocardiograph, Cross correlation analysis of fetal movement and FHR, Artificialneural network FHR analysis, Automatic diagnosis of sinusoidal FHR, Ultrasonic tissuecharacterization with gray level histogram width (GLHW), etc.He is author or coauthor of the following books: Pathophysiology of Fetus, FukuokaPrinting, Fukuoka, 1969. Recent Advances in Perinatology, Excerpta Medica, Amsterdam,1986. The Fetus as a Patient’87, Excerpta Medica, Amsterdam, 1987. Computersin Perinatal Medicine, Excerpta Medica, Amsterdam, 1990. Kurjak/Maeda’s Textbook ofUltrasound Diagnosis in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical View, Tokyo, 1 st ed. 1988,2 nd ed. 1995. Kurjak/Maeda; Ultrasonic Atlas of Fetal Diseases, Medical View, Tokyo,1991. Ultrasound and Fetal Growth, Parthenon, London, 2001. An Atlas of Fetal CentralNervous System Disease. Parthenon, London, 2003.He has written 15 chapters of international books.Social Activity:– Humanitarian donation of 18 ultrasound machines to the destroyed hospitals inCroatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina in 1993 to 1997.– Donation of ultrasound machines to Cambodia hospitals as the board of ProjectHOPE Japan.46

Chapter 3. OBJECTIVES, RULES AND ORGANIZATION OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLHe has published 250 peer-review articles and more than 200 invited lectures at majorinternational meetings.He has received the following awards:– Order Yugoslav Flag with Golden Coronet, 1987.– Ian Donald Medal, 1990, 1994 (Silver) and 1998 (Gold).– William Liley Medal, 2001.– Japanese Order of the Rising Sun Gold Rays, 2002.– Special Award of the Japan Society of Ultrasonics in Medicine, 2002.GIAMPAOLO MANDRUZZATOProfessor and Chairman, MD, PhDInstituto per l'Infanzia Burlo Garofolo, TriesteAddress: Via del Lazaretto Vechio 9Trieste, 34123, ItalyE-mail: mandruzzatogiampaolo@tin.itBorn in Trieste (Italy) november 11, 1932. Graduated in Torino in 1958. Specializationin Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1962. PhD in Obstetrics and Gynecology in1964. Assistant in the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the University of Genova(1958 -1961), and University of Roma (1961-1964). January to September 1963 hasattended the University Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Ljubliana (Slovenia)directed by Professor FRANK NOVAK with a GRANT of the Italian National Research Council.From 1964 to 1972 Aiuto at the University Clinic of Ob & Gy in Trieste. Chief of theDept. of Ob & Gy of the Istituto per l’Infanzia Burlo Garofolo, Trieste from 1972 to retirement(December 2002).Member of the Executive Board of FIGO from 1997 to 2003. Member of the executiveBoard of ISUOG from 1992 to 1996. Member of the executive Board of SIGO (ItalianSociety of Ob & Gyn) from 1993 to 1998 than VicePresident until 2001. Presidentof the SIEOG (Italian Society for Ultrasound in Ob & Gyn) 1992-1993.Honorary Memberships: Yugoslavian Society of Ultrasound in Ob & Gyn, SpanishSociety of Prenatal Diagnosis, Croatian Society of Perinatal Medicine, Catalan Societyof Perinatal Medicine, Rumenian Society of Ob & Gyn. Regular member of IAPM sincethe foundation.Vice-President of the International Society «The Fetus as a Patient» and Co-Directorof Ian Donald School of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.Has received the William Liley Medal in April 2002 and the Stuart Campbell Awardin November 2002.47

Chapter 3. OBJECTIVES, RULES AND ORGANIZATION OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLObject of particular interest have been fertility and sterility but after the mid sixtiesmain interest has been devoted to Perinatal Medicine.In particular the clinical use of modern technologies (CTG, Fetal Blood Sampling, ComputerizedCTG, Ultrasound Obstetrical Imaging and Obsterical Doppler) has been theobject of major interest with the task to improve the clinical outcome.More than 300 publications in journals and more than 10 Chapters in Textbooks.DIRECTORS AND CO-DIRECTORSSAMEER ABDULLAH (Saudi Arabia)ABBAS AFLOTOONIAN (Iran)AWATIF AL BAHAR (UAE)NELSON AGUILAR (Colombia)BADRELDEEN AHMED (Qatar)SAADIA AMOUR SULTAN/KANCHANA RAJAN(Oman)ARIS ANTSAKLIS (Greece)M. A. BASHED (Bangladesh)ANA BIANCHI (Uruguay)CARMINA COMAS /BERNAT SERRA (Spain)PAVEL CALDA (Czech Republic)VINCENZO D’ADDARIO (Bari, Italy)TONY DUAN (China)ALAA EBRASHY (Egypt)JADRANKA DIZDAREVIC(Bosnia and Herzegovina)ORION GLIOZHENI (Albania)ALFREDO GUZMAN (Peru)TZE KIN LAU (Hong Kong)ALEKSANDAR LJUBIC (Serbia)HUDA AL THAWADI (Bahrain)ALEXANDRA MATIAS (Portugal)KAZUO MAEDA /RITSUKO K. POOH(Japan)ABDAL LATIF ASHMAIG (Sudan)NARENDRA MALHOTRA (India)BERIVOJ MISKOVIC (Director)/OLIVER VASILJ(Croatia)ANTON MIKHAILOV (Russia)ALEXANDER PAPITASHVILI (Georgia)ZOLTAN PAPP (Hungary)MIGUEL A. RUOTI COSP (Paraguay)AZEN SALIM/GULARDI H. WIKNJOSASTRO(Indonesia)KARL ERWIN SCHWEINFURTH ALVARADO(Honduras)CIHAT SEN (Turkey)FLORIN STAMATIAN/RADU VLADAREANU(Romania)YURIY P. VDOVYCHENKO/ANDREW TKACHENKO(Ukraine)VELJKO VLAISAVLJEVIC (Slovenia)LILIANA VOTO (Argentina)MIROSLAW WIELGOS (Poland)IVICA ZALUD (USA)ROBERTO CASSIS MARTÍNEZ (Ecuador)HARI SHRESTHA (Nepal)EBERHARD MERZ (Germany)Prof. YVES VILLE (France)Administrative Secretary of the SchoolJADRANKA CEROVEC (Croatia)48

Chapter 3. OBJECTIVES, RULES AND ORGANIZATION OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLE-mails of Ian Donald School DirectorsSchool DirectorsCountryE-mail addressASIM KURJAK Croatia asim.kurjak@public.carnet.hrFRANK A. CHERVENAK USA fac2001@med.cornell.eduCo-DirectorsJOSÉ M. CARRERA Spain jmcarrera@matres-mundi.orgWOLFGANG HOLZGREVE Switzerland wolfgang.holzgreve@uniklinik-freiburg.deKAZUO MAEDA Japan maedak@mocha.ocn.ne.jpGIAMPAOLO MANDRUZZATO Italy mandruzzatogiampaolo@tin.itDirectors and Secretaries of National BranchesSAMEER ABDULLAH Saudi Arabia samirabdullah@hotmail.comABBAS AFLATOONIAN Iran abbas_aflatoonian@yahoo.comAWATIF AL BAHAR UAE, Dubai ajAlBahar@dohms.gov.aeMAGDY ALFARAMAWI UAE, Abu Dhabi magdy205@hotmail.comNELSON AGUILAR Colombia nelsonyesid@gmail.comBADRELDEEN AHMED Qatar badreldeen_ahmed@hotmail.comSAADIA AMOUR SULTAN (Al Riyami)(Director)KANCHANA RAJAN (Secretary)Omansaadiariyami@hotmail.comraajaan@omantel.net.omARIS ANTSAKLIS Greece arisants@otenet.grM. A. BASHED Bangladesh mabashed@bttb.net.bdANA BIANCHI Uruguay abianchi@asesp.com.uyCARMINA COMAS (Director)BERNAT SERRA (Secretary)Spaincarcom@dexeus.comBERSER@dexeus.comPAVEL CALDA Czech Republic calda@gynstart.czVINCENZO D’ADDARIO Italy v.daddario@gynecology4.uniba.itTONY DUAN China tduan@yahoo.comALAA EBRASHY Egypt ebrashy3@yahoo.comJADRANKA DIZDAREVIC Bosnia and Herzegovina amazon@bih.net.baORION GLIOZHENI Albania gliorion@icc-al.orgALFREDO GUZMAN Peru aguzmanc@viabcp.comTZE KIN LAU (Director)CHEN MIN (Secretary)Hong Kongtzekinlau@cuhk.edu.hkALEKSANDAR LJUBIC Serbia maleksal@EUnet.yu49

Chapter 3. OBJECTIVES, RULES AND ORGANIZATION OF IAN DONALD SCHOOLCountryE-mail addressRITSUKO K. POOHKAZUO MAEDAJapanrkpooh@guitar.ocn.ne.jpmaedak@mocha.ocn.ne.jpABDAL-LATIF ASHMAIG KHALIFA Sudan profashmaig@hotmail.comNARENDRA MALHOTRA India mnmhagra@gmail.comBERIVOJ MISKOVIC (Director)OLIVER VASILJ (Secretary)Croatiaberivoj.miskovic@gmail.comoliver.vasilj@gmail.comANTON MIKHAILOV Russia amikhailov@AM2697.spb.eduALEXANDER PAPITASHVILI Georgia ampsmpge@hotmail.comZOLTAN PAPP Hungary Pz@noi1.sote.huMIGUEL A. ROUTI COSP Paraguay mrouticosp@hotmail.comAZEN SALIM (Director)GULARDI H. WIKNJOSASTRO (Secretary)Indonesiaazen364@msn.comgulardihw@hotmail.comKARL E. SCHWEINFURTH ALVARADO Honduras karlerwin@yahoo.comCIHAT SEN (Director)MURAT YAYLA (Secretary)FLORIN STAMATIANRADU VLADAREANUYURIY P. VDOVYCHENKO (Director)ANDREW TKACHENKO (Secretary)TurkeyRomaniaUkrainecsen@perinatology.org.trmyayla99@yahoo.comflorin_stamatian@yahoo.comvladareanu@gmail.comvdovichenko@perinatolog.com.uaavt@perinatolog.com.uaVELJKO VLAISAVLJEVIC Slovenia vlai@sb-mb.siLILIANA VOTO Argentina lvoto@intramed.netMIROSLAW WIELGOS Poland mwielgos@amwaw.edu.plIVICA ZALUD (Director)RAYDEEN BUSSE (Secretary)USAZaludi001@hawaii.rr.comROBERTO CASSIS MARTÍNEZ Ecuador cassisma@porta.netHARI SHRESTHA Nepal omhrc@wlink.com.npEBERHARD MERZ Germany emerz@mail.uni-mainz.deYVES VILLE France yville@wanadoo.frHUDA AL THAWADIBahreinbdf.inhousetrn@bdfmedical.orghuda2591@batelco.com.bhALEXANDRA MATIAS Portugal almatias@mail.telepac.ptFRANCISCO FILHO MAUAD Brazil fmn@ultra-sonografia.com.brSYED AMIR GILANI Pakistan profgilani@gmail.comSNEZANA CRNOGORAC Montenegro snezana_cg@yahoo.comAdministrative Secretary of the SchoolJadranka Cerovec Croatia jadranka.cerovec@yahoo.com50

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESWORLDIan Donald SchoolBRANCHESActivities and Directors51

AlbaniaBranchDirector: Dr. Orion Gliozheni | Established: Year 2007In July of 2007, Albania made an official request to establish the Ian Donald Inter-University School for Medical Ultrasound. A month later, the request was granted andthe Ian Donald School was established in Albania. Appointed to be director at thisbranch of the Ian Donald School was Professor ORION GLIOZHENI.Recently, this Ian Donald School organized its first advance conference course of Ultrasoundin Obstetrics and Gynecology. The conference was held in Tirana on April 4 thand 5 th , 2008, at the Tirana International hotel. The conference was very successfulwith more than 250 participants from Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia and Montenegro.The highlight of the conference featured live practical demonstrations with 4D ultrasoundmachines. The invited speakers from abroad at this conference were: A. KUR-JAK, E. MERZ, A. ANTSAKLIS, V. D’ADDARIO, G. MANDRUZZATO, A. LJUBIC, A. ATHANASSIADES,S. BEKSAC and S. SYLEJMANI. The reception held after the conference was a festive one,where food and music brought together invited guest and their Albanian colleagues.All participants were very impressed by the educational value of this conference as itwas reflected in their evaluations and comments.This being the first conference puton by our Albanian Ian Donald School hasbeen a rousing success. There is still a lot ofwork to do in the perinatal field in Albania.For that reason, having a conference everyone or two years will help establish the goalto educate and continuously train and implementultrasound advances that will benefitAlbania.University Hospital of Obstetric & Gynecology «KocoGliozheni». Tirana (Albania).Orion Gliozheni,MD, PhDProfessorSchool of MedicineUniversity of TiranaTirana, AlbaniaAddress:School of MedicineUniversity of TiranaRr. R. Petrela, No. 27Tirana, AlbaniaPhone: 355 4 2223 632Mobile: 355 68 20 29 313Fax: 355 4 2257 688E-mail: gliorion@icc-al.orgProfessional Education– School of Engineering, University ofTirana in 1977, as «Electric Engineer».– School of Medicine, University ofTirana in 1980, as «General Physician».Qualification– Family doctor:• Tirana University Hospital, 1980-84.– Obstetrics & gynecology:• Tirana University Hospital,Department of Obstetrics& Gynecology, 1983-87.53

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES Albania– Specialisation on Infertilityand Gynecologic Surgery:• Université Paris V «Rene Descartes»France, 1990-1992.– Diploma on Reproductive medicineand biology:• University of GenevaSwitzerland, 1994.– Certificate on Evidence basedmedicine:• University of Ticino & Universityof Montreal (Canada)Switzerland, 1998.– Certificate on Hospital Management:• University of Ticino & Universityof Montreal (Canada)Switzerland, 1998.– Certificate on Project Managementand Design:• Budapest-Hungary, 1999.Work Experience– Head of the Second Clinicof Obstetrics & Gynecology(Tirana University Hospital), till 1996.– President of Albanian Associationof Perinatalogy (AAP), till 1997.– PhD, 1990.– Professor of Medicine, on 1999.– President of the National BioethicsCommittee from 1998 to 2000.– Head of Department of Obstetrics& Gynecology at Universityof Tirana, from 2003.– Director of The Albanian Branchof Ian Donald School from 2007.Current clinical research– Multiple pregnancies.– Infertility.– Premature delivery.Publications– 14 papers in international peerreviewed journals.– 27 presentations at Congresses,Conferences and Meetings abroad.– 34 publications in Albanian journals.– 46 presentations in local nationalor international conferences.– 2 Textbooks of Obstetrics& Gynecology.– 8 Books about different topicsin Obstetrics and Gynecology.54

ArgentinaBranchDirector: Dr. Liliana Voto | Established: Year 1980The Argentine branch of the Ian Donald School dates back to 1980, when its first meetingwas held jointly with the meeting on ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecologytraditionally organized by the Margulies Foundation on a yearly basis. Prof. MIGUELMARGULIES and Prof. LILIANA VOTO pioneered the opening of this branch in Argentinaand River Plate area. Both the Foundation and the Ian Donald School branch have sinceworked in close partnership, collaborating with and enriching each other’s work.All the scientific meetings organized by both institutions, which have been of the highestacademic standard, have offered lectures by renowned specialists from Argentinaand overseas: Professors ASIM KURJAK, FRANK CHERVENAK, ROBERTO ROMERO, MANFREDHANSMANN, STUART CAMPBELL, TIMOR TRITCH, SONJA KUPESIC, LARRY PLATT, EBERHARTZMERZ, PETER GRANUM, JOSHUA COPEL, IVAN ZADOR, ISAAC BLIKSTEIN, RITSUKO POOH, KAZUOMAEDA, JOSÉ MARÍA CARRERA, FERNANDO BONILLA MUSOLES among many others. In 2005,during The Fetus as a Patient congress in Buenos Aires, the Argentine branch of the IanDonald School organised an special Ian Donald School Course with 124 participants.On average, the total number of participants at each event has been about 250 people(from Argentina and neighbouring countries). Prof. LILIANA VOTO, Prof. LUCAS OTAÑOand Dr. JORGE HAMER have also collaborated actively with the Ian Donald School meetingsheld in Montevideo, Uruguay, under the joint leadership of Dr. ANA BIANCHI (Uruguay)and Prof. LILIANA VOTO (Argentina).In April 2009, the Argentine Ian Donald School branch will participate in the 3 rd meetingto be held in Iguagú, Misiones Province, in the north east of the country, wherethe highest rate of maternal, foetal and perinatal morbidity and mortality has beenrecorded.Liliana S. Voto, MD, PhDProfessorBuenos Aires UniversitySchool of MedicineBuenos Aires, ArgentinaAddress:Av. Pueyrredón 1789(1119) Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos AiresBuenos Aires, ArgentinaPhone: 005411-4826-7871/7880Professor LILIANA S. VOTO graduated fromthe University of Buenos Aires Schoolof Medicine in 1973 and obtained herPhD in medicine from the same universi-ty in 1984. She completed her residencyin Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1979and five year later she joined the facultyof the Buenos Aires University School ofMedicine as an Assistant Professor. In1992 she became a specialist in PublicHealth (Salvador University). Dr. VOTOwas appointed as Associate Professorof Obstetrics at Buenos Aires Universityin 1991 and promoted to Full Professorin 1997. She was also made FullProfessor of Obstetrics at Barceló Universityin Buenos Aires in 1996.Professor VOTO’s main contributionshave been in the field of Rh isoimmunization,hypertension in pregnancy and55

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES Argentinafetal therapy. She has been author or coauthorin over 40 books and scientificpublications, and over 280 scientific papersand articles. She has attended trainingcourses in Argentina and abroad.She has lectured extensively at both localand international meetings and has organizedinnumerable national and internationalcongresses: ISUOG (1999); WAMP(1999), the XXI st Fetus as a Patient Congressheld in Buenos Aires in April 2005.In 1989 professor VOTO was fellow andco-investigator at the Department of Obstetricsand Gynecology, Queen’s MedicalCentre, University of Notting ham, England.From 1992 to 1993 she was coordinatorin Argentina of the collaborativeproject «Collaborative Low-Dose AspirinStudy in Pregnancy for the Preventionand Treatment of Pre-eclampsia and IntrauterineGrowth Retardation» (CLASP),organized in Oxford, England, by a Committeeincluding Drs. C. REDMAN, M. DESWIET, P. RUBIN, E. M. SYMONDS and M. EL-DER. From 1993 to 1995 she was Directorof the Argentina-England collaborativeproject «Prevention and promotion ofmaternal and perinatal health in criticallyimpoverished populations», carried outby Miguel Margulies Foundation for PerinatalResearch, the British Council andthe British Embassy in Argentina. In 1995she became a Clinical Investigator for theNational Council for Research in Scienceand Technology (CONICET).Professor VOTO was the Director of JuanA. Fernández Hospital, Buenos Aires City,Argentina, the reference centre for highrisk pregnancy and fetal medicine. She isalso the President of Miguel MarguliesFoundation for Perinatal Studies, and isthe Head of the Institute of Fetal Medicineand High-Risk Pregnancy (named afterher) in Buenos Aires city. In additionto these positions, she is an active memberof both national and internationalscientific societies.Apart from the numerous awards professorVOTO has received for her invaluablescientific work, she has been presentedwith two special awards for her outstandingperformance as Director of Juan A.Fernández Hospital: Award of the ArgentineSociety of Occupational Medicine toher work as Director of Juan A. FernándezHospital during the deep socio-economiccrisis, November 27, 2002, and«Quality Management in Health», grantedby the Secretariat of Health, Governmentof the City of Buenos Aires, November 19, 2003 and the «Rosa de PlataAward» granted for the Argentine NationalParliament for her actived work inmaternal and fetal health (2007).Recently, she became an Associate Memberof the International Academy of PerinatalMedicine (President: ProfessorERICH SALING) at Cornell University, NewYork (2008).56

BangladeshBranchDirector: Dr. M. A. Bashed | Established: Year 2007The Ian Donald Inter-University School for Medical Ultrasound was established in2007 under the direction of Dr. M. A. BASHED. In 2003, with the approval of the governmentof the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh, Dr. BASHED began teaching her ultrasoundcourses at the Bangladesh Institute of Medical Science (BIMS). Today, these ultrasoundcourses have been incorporated into the curriculum of the Ian Donald School inBangladesh. The Ian Donald School in Bangladesh plans on having its first ultrasoundconference from January 9 th to 11 th , 2009.Dowel Chattar, National Bird-Square. Dhaka, Bangladesh.Instituteof MedicalScience(BIMS).M. A. BashedAssociate ProfessorSpecialist EmbryologistDhaka, BangladeshAddress:N-23, Nurjahan RoadMohammedpurDhaka-1207, BangladeshPhone: 880-2-8115932Mobile: 01714301925Fax: 800-2-8117663, 8115386E-mail: mabashed@bttb.net.bdWebsite: www.bims-bd.comEducation– MBBS: Dhaka University.– FCGP: Bangladesh Collegeof General Practitioners.– FIAGP: Indian Academyof General Practitioners.– PhD: Italy.Work Experience– Consultant Embryologist/ Director.– Infertility Treatment & ResearchCenter (ITRC).– Chairman: Bangladesh Instituteof Medical Science (BIMS).Organizational Activities– Secretary General: BangladeshFertility Society (BFS).– Secretary General: Bangladesh Societyof Andrology (BSA).– Honored with: DistinguishedLeadership Award by the AmericanBiographical Institute.57

Bosnia and HerzegovinaBranchDirector: Prof. Jadranka Dizdarevic Stojkanovic | Established: Year 200505The School was established in 2005 with headquarters in Tuzla and Professor ZLATANFATǓSIĆ as a director of the branch. Under his guidance the first Ian Donald course wasorganized in Lukavac from 8-9 September 2006. The course was well attended by obstetriciansand gynecologists from Bosnia and Herzegovina and neighboring countries.From year 2008 new School director is Professor JADRANKA DIZDAREVIC STOJKANOVIC andthe headquarters is at Clinic of Gynecology and Obstetrics at University Clinical Centerin Sarajevo.The second Ian Donald course was held in Sarajevo June 1-2, 2009. The course wasvery successful. There were 120 participants from all over Bosnia but also from Montenegroand Macedonia. Allparticipants were satisfiedwith lecturers and topics.Next course is planned for2011.Sarajevo.JadrankaDizdarevic Stojkanovic,MD, PhDAssociate professorMedical Faculty, Universityof SarajevoSarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaAddress:Clinic of Gynecology and ObstetricsUniversity Clinical CenterSarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaEducationIn 1971 graduated medicine at the MedicalFaculty in Sarajevo, University of Sarajevo,Bosnia and Herzegovina.Working experience– 1971. General Practitioner.– 1971-1974. «ENERGOINVEST»-Institution for health protectionof workers.– 1974-1979. Training in Gynecologyand Obstetrics at the Clinic forGynecology and Obstetrics at theUniversity Clinical Center in Sarajevo.Postgraduate studies completed at theMedical Faculty in Sarajevo.– 1977. Defended a Master thesis atthe Medical Faculty in Sarajevo.– 1979. Passed the final exam. Sincethen, working as a specialist in58

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESBosnia and Herzegovina gynecology and as a perinatologistat the same clinic.– 1997. Defended a PhD thesis.Current position: Head of the Departmentfor Perinatology at the Clinic for Gynecologyand Obstetrics at the UniversityClinical Center in Sarajevo. Also workingas an Associate professor at the MedicalFaculty in Sarajevo.Scientific and professionalactivities– Published papers:• In index journals: 7.• Congress announcements: 61.• Chapters in textbooks: 4 (anotherbook is in the preparation phase).• Author of monography: 1.– Mentorship:• PhD thesis: 2.• M. Phi. l thesis: 7.• Graduate thesis: 17.Teaching activities– Pregraduate studies: lecturer.– Postgraduate studies: lecturer.Awards: In 1998 and 2002, elected as theWomen of the year by the «Woman 21»magazine.Other scientific activities– Invited speaker:• Medicine and Art,Ankara 2006.• Second Congress of South EasthEuropean Society of PerinatalMedicine, Istanbul 2007.• VI International Congresof Perinatal Medicine,Belgrade 2007.• 3 South East European Congressof Perinatal Medicine.Belgrade, May 2009.University Clinical Center in Sarajevo (Department for Perinatology).59

BrazilBranchDirector: Dr. Francisco Filho Mauad | Established: Year 2008The first Ian Donald course was organized in Riberão Preto (São Paulo).São Paulo.Francisco Filho Mauad,MD, PhDProfessorSão Paulo, BrasilAddress:Casemiro de Abreu 660CEP 14020-060Ribeirão PretoSão Paulo, BrasilPhone: 55-16-36360311E-mail: mauad@ultra-sonografi a.com.brWebsite: www.eurp.edu.brwww.ultra-sonografi a.com.brProfessional experience– Associate Professorof FMRP-USP-SP.– Professor Master and Doctorby FMRP-USP-SP.– Free-Teacher Teacherof FMRP-USP-SP.– Title in Ultra-Sonografia Gynecologicand Obstetric by the BrazilianFederation of Gynecology andObstetrics (FEBRASGO).60

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESBrazil – Title of specialist in Gynecologyand Obstetrics by FEBRASGO.– Evidence of Mastology Specialistby the Brazilian Society of Mastology(SBM).– Evidence of Ultra-general Sonografiaby Brazilian Medical Association(AMA).– Evidence of Ultra-Sonographia generalby the Brazilian College of Radiology(CBR).– Evidence of Citizen Ribeirãopretanoby ultrasound services providedto needy society.– Full Member of the Latin-AmericanObstetric Ultrasonography.– Member of the Council of FAPESP.– Honorary Member of the Societyof Argentina Ultrasound Scanand Ultrasound-SAEU.– Member of the Editorial Boardof Brazilian Medical Association.– Founding Member of Latin AmericanSociety of Perinatology, SOLAPER,Uruguay.– State holder of CBR.– Full Member of the Brazilian Societyof Colposcopy.– Director General of EURP-UltrasoundScholl of Ribeirão Preto.– Scientific Director of theIberoamerican Federationof Ultrasound in Gynecologyand Obstetrics-FIAUSOG.– Coordinator of Women’s Healthprogram of the city of Ribeirão Preto.– President of Brazil SIADTP-Iberoamerican Society of Diagnosticand Treatment Pre-natal.– Former Deputy Presidentof the National Commission of theUltra-Sonografia FEBRASGO.– Vice President of the Latin Americanof Perinatal Medicine.– Vice-chairman of the Departmentof Ultrasonography of the RegionalCouncil of Medicine-RP.– Vice President of the Brazilian Societyof Ultrasound-São Paulo-Brazil.– Consultant of the National Schoolof Public Health Oswaldo CruzFoundation.– Partner Emeritus of the MedicalCenter of Ribeirão Preto.– Founding Partner of the BrazilianSociety of Human Reproduction.– Responsible for the discipline ofPostgraduate Federal Universityof Santa Maria, Brazil.– Scientific Advisorat the State Universityof Londrina-Brazil.– Scientific Advisory Councilof the National DevelopmentCíentífico and Tecnologyof Brazil.– Elected among the most admiredof doctors 2000* Source: analise.com, Year 2008,Audit: PriceWaterHouseCoopers.Publications– More than 500 scientific lecturesgiven in Brazil and abroad.– Author of more than 800 scientificpapers in their areas.– Author of 7 books and severalchapters of books in medicinein Brazil and abroad.61

ChinaBranchDirector: Dr. Tony Duan | Established: Year 2006Ian Donald Inter-university Ultrasound School China Branch was officially unveiled onSeptember 23, 2006 in China Training Center of Reproductive Health and Family Care(CTC), which is based in Taicang City, Jiangsu Province, the east part of China. ProfessorTONY DUAN, the Vice President of Chinese Association of Perinatal Medicine, Presidentof Shanghai First Maternity and InfantHospital, is authorized as theDirector of the China School.Since its establishment, the ChinaBranch has successfully held twotraining courses.Shanghai.ULTRASONIC AND FEMALEREPRODUCTIVE HEALTHPlace:CTC, Taicang, JiangsuDuration: 23 rd -26 th , Sept 2006Participants:Faculty:196 doctors and clinicalpractitionersASIM KURJAK, CroatiaFRANK CHERVENAK, USAARIS ANTSAKLIS, GreeceWOLFGANG HOLZGREVE,SwitzerlandG. P. MANDRUZZATO, ItalyZOLTAN PAPP, HungaryVELJKO VLAISALJEVIC,SloveniaIVICA ZALUD, USAKAZUO MAEDA, JapanZEHRA NESE KAVAK,TurkeyANA BIANCHI, UruguayTONY DUAN, China.2 nd TRIMESTEROBSTETRIC ULTRASOUNDTRAINING COURSEPlace:CTC, Taicang, JiangsuDuration: 27 th -29 th , Sept 2007Participants:Faculty:64 doctors and clinicalpractitionersLEE CHIN PENGLEUNG KWOK YINLEUNG WING CHEONGLAU WAI LAMCHEN MIN62

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESChina The training courses have facilitated the experience-sharing and information-exchangingbetween the world top Obstetrics & Gynecology experts and China’s clinical practitionersand doctors. The state-of-the-art OB/GYN technologies have been introducedto share with China’s colleagues. All participants gave an outstanding evaluation to thetraining courses, as it has promoted the integration of theory with practices. Manyparticipants have successively attended the two courses, while they have also shownthe interests in the forthcoming courses. The annual 2008 annual training course wasscheduled in November 2008.Tony Duan, MDAddress:Shanghai 1 st Maternityand Infant HospitalTongji UniversityChangle Road 536Shanghai, PR-China Zip 200040E-mail: tduan@yahoo.comMedical Education– Shandong Medical University, China.Postgraduate Education– Shanghai Medical University, China.Residency– The Obstetrics and GynecologyHospital of Fudan University, China.Current position and academicappointments– Director of Shanghai 1st Maternityand Infant Hospital of TongjiUniversity.– Vice Chairman of Chinese PerinatalSociety.– Vice Chairman of Shanghai Societyof Obstetrics and Gynecology.– Chairman of Shanghai PerinatalSociety.– International Committee Memberof World Association of PerinatalMedicine (WAPM).– Associate Fellow of InternationalAcademy of Perinatal Medicine (IAPM).Current position withinIan Donald School– Board member.Current clinical, research andeducational interests/activities– Prenatal screening and diagnosisof genetic diseases.– Pre-eclampsia; multiple pregnancy;preterm birth.Bibliography– Peer reviewed papers: 30.– Books and book chapters: 9 books.1 st Maternity and Infant Hospital of Tongji University.63

CroatiaBranchCo-Directors: Dr. Berivoj Miskovic | Established: Year 1982Dr. Oliver VasiljIn 1982, the Ian Donald Inter-UniversitySchool for Medical Ultrasound establishedits first branch in Croatia. Sincethen, the Croatian branch of the IanDonald School has thrived in educatingthe very best physicians worldwide.Listed below are a number of conferencesand meetings that have been heldthroughout the years that have attractedworld renowned lecturers.Zagreb.PAST CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS– July 1-5, 1990, Dubrovnik.– October 1-6, 1990, Dubrovnik.– May 19-20, 1991, Dubrovnik.– September 7-12, 1997, Dubrovnik.– September 14-19, 1998, Dubrovnik.– October 1-3, 2000, Zagreb.– June 19-24, 2001, Dubrovnik.– May 27-31, 2002, Zagreb.– May 18-23, 2003, Dubrovnik.– June 17-19, 2006, Dubrovnik.UP COMING EVENTSThere are plans to hold the next Ian Donald Croatian branch Conference in Dubrovnikfrom October 28, 2009 to November 2, 2009 as a part of a joint meeting betweenthe Ian Donald School, the Erich Saling World School of Perinatal Medicine, and theInternational Academy of Perinatal Medicine.Berivoj Miskovic,MD, PhDMedical School Universityof ZagrebZagreb, CroatiaAddress:Sveti Duh HospitalSv. Duh 64Zagreb, CroatiaPhone: 385 1 3712317Fax: 385 1 3745534E-mail: berivoj.miskovic@gmail.comEducation– Medical School University of Rijeka,Croatia.– Residency in obstetrics andgynecology, Clinical department forobstetrics and gynecology, MedicalSchool University of Zagreb.– Specialist of obstetricsand gynecology.– Postgraduate education, MedicalSchool University of Zagreb.64

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESCroatia – Mr. sc., Medical School Universityof Zagreb.– Clinic of obstetrics and gynecology,Aachen, Germany.– PhD Medical School Universityof Zagreb.Work Experience– Acting Director of the Department ofObstetrics and Gynecology, MedicalSchool University of Zagreb, Croatia.– Director of the Ian Donald SchoolCroatian branch.– Medical Center Livno, Bosniaand Herzegovina.– Medical Center Zabok, Croatia.– Clinical Medical Center, Split.– Residency in Obstetrics andGynecology, Clinical Department forObstetrics and Gynecology, MedicalUniversity of Zagreb at PetrovaHospital.– Consultant at Department ofObstetrics and Gynecology, Facultyof Medicine at Hospital Sveti Duh,Zagreb, Croatia.– Acting Director of the Departmentof Obstetrics and Gynecology,Sveti Duh Hospital, Zagreb.Clinical and Research Projects– Part of the research teamat the Ministry of Science,Education and Sport projectNo. 3270211«4D ultrasonographic parameters innormal and in high risk pregnancy».Team leader Professor KURJAK.(2006-Present).– Part of the research teamat the Ministry of Science,Education and Sport projectNo. 0127131«Male and female reproductivesystem: development, normalhistology and infertility».Team leader Professor JEŽEK(2008-Present).Publications– 11 peer reviewed papers.– 13 book chapters.Activities/Interests– Member of Croatian perinatal society.– Member of Croatian societyin obstetrics and gynecology.– Member of Croatian societyof ultrasound.– Member of European societyof ultrasound in medicineand biology.Department of Ob/Gyn, Sveti Duh Hospital.65

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES CroatiaOliver Vasilj, M.D.Medical School,University of ZagrebZagreb, CroatiaAddress:Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyMedical School University of ZagrebSveti Duh HospitalSveti Duh 6410000 Zagreb, CroatiaPhone: 385 1 3712317Fax: 385 1 3745534E-mail: oliver.vasilj@gmail.comEducation– Accepted PhD thesis «Fetal behaviorin PPI assed by 4D ultrasound».– Medical School, University of Zagreb,September 2005 to present-Postgraduate PhD Study inBiomedicine and Health Sciences.– Department of Physiology andImmunology, Faculty of Medicine,University of Rijeka, 2006. The firstEMBIC Summer School «Embryoimplantation, from basic to clinics».– Croatian medical board, Licensefor independent use of acupuncturein Medicine (to be awarded upon completion). September 2006to present.– Department of Obstetrics andGynecology, Faculty of Medicine,University of Zagreb, LicensedSonographer in Obstetrics andGynecology, December 2004to February 2005.– Medical School University of Zagreb,MD, September 1996 to March 2003.Work experience– Hospital Sveti Duh, Zagreb, Croatia,2007, Resident of OBGYN.– Department of Obstetrics andGynecology, Faculty of Medicineat Hospital Sveti Duh, Zagreb, Croatia,from 2003. Research Assistant.– Medical University, Universityof Zagreb, Department of Anatomy,Demonstrator, September 1997to June 1999.Clinical and research projects– Part of the research team at theMinistry of Science, Educationand Sport project No. 3270211«4D ultrasonographic parameters innormal and in high risk pregnancy».Team leader Professor KURJAK.(2006-Present).– Research fellow at Ministryof Science, Education and Sportproject No 0129111 «Diagnosisand treatment of late spontaneousmiscarriage and preterm labor».Team leader assistant ProfessorMATIJEVIĆ. (2003-Present).– Field coordinator for projectorganized by Ministry of Science,Education and Sport«Croatian health care initiative».Team leader Professor VULETIĆ. (2003).– Field coordinator for projectorganized by Ministry of Science,Education and Sport «Health surveyof children and teenagers in Croatianeducation system». Team leaderProfessor VESNA JUREŠA. (2004).Publications– 7 peer reviewed papers.– 5 chapters in books.– 5 published scientific abstracts.66

Czech RepublicBranchDirector: Dr. Pavel Calda | Established: Year 2006The plan is to join the Ian Donald School activities with well established national meetingsof Czech Ultrasound Society. The 30 th anniversary meeting of Czech UltrasoundSociety will be held in 2009 in Pilsen.Prague.Pavel Calda, MD, PhDAssociate ProfessorCharles UniversityPrague, Czech RepublicAddress:Department of Obstetricsand GynecologyCharles UniversityApolinarska 18128 51 Prague 2Czech RepublicPhone: 420-224967273E-mail: calda@gynstart.czEducation, residencyand fellowship– First Medical School, CharlesUniversity, Prague, Czech Republic.– 1990-Medical Board Certificatein Obstetrics and Gynecology.– 1993-Medical Board Certificatein Clinical Genetics.– 1994-Ph.D. degree: Cordocentesisin prenatal diagnostics and therapy.– Czech Obstetric and GynecologicSociety, scientific secretary1998-2004.67

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES Czech Republic– Chief Editor of the journal«Modern Gynecology»(publisher Levret).– President of the Czech Societyof Fetal Medicine.– President of the Czech UltrasoundSociety in Obstetrics and Gynecology.– Czech Perinatologic Society, Memberof the board.– Editor of www.gynstart.cz,professional web for gynecologist.– Head of the State ExaminationCommittee.– Medical Science Monitor-editorialboard.– ISUOG-member of the board.– American Journal of Obstetricsand Gynecology, InternationalAdvisory Board 2008-2010.– Donald School Journal of Ultrasoundin Obstetrics and Gynecology (YellowJournal), editorial board.Current position– Head of the Ultrasound Unitand Center of Fetal Medicine.– Consultant for Ultrasound, PrenatalDiagnostics and Fetal Medicine.Awards received– Cilag FoundationAward 1994-Pawlik’s awardin obstetrics and gynecology.– «Liška award» of the Imunologicsociety 1997.Publications– 57 peer reviewed papers.– Three books, and 5 book chapters.Medical School, Prague.68

EgyptBranchDirector: Dr. Alaa El Din Nagiub El Ebrashy | Established: Year 2006A branch of the Ian Donald Inter-University School for Medical Ultrasound was establishedin Egypt in 2006. Since that time, the Ian Donald School has held two conferences,one in March of 2007, and the other in May of 2008. More detailed informationis listed below.Giza Sphinx.FIRST CONFERENCE: March 2007Venue: Fetal Medicine unit Kasr El AiniHospital Cairo University.Attendants: 150 postgraduatecandidates.Course program: One day advancedtheoretical course with handson session.Organizer: Prof. ALAA EBRASHY.International Invited speakers:Prof. A. KURJAK, CroatiaProf. A. ANTSAKLIS, GreeceProf. V. D’ADDARIO, ItalyProf. N. KAVAK, TurkeyProf. B. AHMED, QatarProf. A. ADRA, LebanonProf. G. HADAD, FranceProf. S. ABDEL FATTAH, UK69

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES EgyptSECOND CONFERENCE: May 2008Venue: Ain El Sokhna Resort RedSea Egypt.Attendants: 300 post graduatecandidates.Course program: One day advancedtheoretical course with handson session.Organizer: Prof. ALAA EBRASHY.International Invited speakers:Prof. A. KURJAK, CroatiaProf. A. ANTSAKLIS, GreeceProf. V. D’ADDARIO, ItalyProf. N. KAVAK, TurkeyProf. B. AHMED, QatarProf. G. MANDRUZZATO, ItalyProf. G. HADAD, FranceProf. A. MATIES, PortugalProf. H. MIRGHANY, UAEProf. R. VLADAREANU, RomaniaProf. G. MONI, ItalyProf. S. ABDEL FATTAH, UKFUTURE CONFERENCESOne day precongress workshop coursewill be held in Nov. 2009 in collaborationwith the Middle East Fertility SocietyAnnual meeting.FUTURE ACTIVITIESThree topics will be published in the Yellowjournal:– Controversial U/S signsin mid trimester pregnancy.– U/S features for Fetal Infectionsin pregnancy.– 13 weeks fetal anatomy scan, canit replace routine mid trimester scan?Alaa El Din NagiubEl Ebrashy, MDProfessorCairo UniversityCairo, EgyptAddress:19 Tunis st New MaadiCairo, EgyptPhone: 025169599Fax: 0225269911E-mail: ebrashy3@yahoo.comEducation– M.B.-BCH Faculty of Medicine CairoUniversity.– M.S.-Ob/Gyn Cairo University.– M.D.-Ob/Gyn Cairo University.Training Residency and AcademicPosition– 3 years as an Ob/Gyn Residentin Kasr el Aini Hospital.– 3 years at Cairo Universityas a Resident in Ob/Gyn.– 5 years Assistant Lecturerin Ob/Gyn at Cairo University.– 5 years Lecturer in Ob/Gynat Cairo University.– 5 years Assistant Professorin Ob/Gyn at Cairo University.70

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESEgypt – 2 years till now Professorin Ob/Gyn at Cairo University.– Fellowship training for 3 months inBirmingham women’s hospital (UK)assisting in reproduction procedures.Titles and positions– Professor of Ob/Gyn at CairoUniversity since 2006.– Deputy Director of the Fetal MedicineUnit, Qasr El Aini Hospital at CairoUniversity since 2007.– Member of the International Boardof the Fetus as a Patient Society.– Member of the International Boardof the MEDUOG.– Clinical Director of the Ian DonaldInter-University School of Medicineat Cairo University since 2006.– Instructor and organizer of U/Straining courses in mostof the Arab countries.– Instructor in 5 Ian Donald courses:Amman 2001/2003, Dubrovnik 2006,Bari 2007, Istanbul 2007,and Cairo 2007-2008.– Secretary general of the internationalISUOG scientific meeting heldin Cairo 2010.– International Invited speaker in theWAMP international meeting in 2006,2009 and EAPM international meetingin 2006.Scientific Publications– More than 10 internationalpublications in internationalpeered reviewed journals(US Journal of Obstet/Gyncol,Croatian Medical Journal, MiddleEast Fertility Society Journals).– More than 20 publicationsin Arab and Egyptian local journals(Egyptian fertility society journal,Cairo university medical journal,Kasr El Aini medical journal).Congress and Workshops– Instructor and course organizerof more than 15 international U/Sworkshops courses in most of theArab countries including Egypt.– Instructor in 5 Ian Donald courses:Amman 2001/2003, Dubrovnik 2006,Bari 2007, Istanbul 2007, and Cairo2007-2008, Cairo 2009, India 2009,Nepal 2009.– Secretary general of the internationalFetal medicine congress held in Cairoin 2007.71

FranceBranchDirector: Dr. Yves Ville | Established: Year 2008The school is situated in Paris in the premises of the Institut de Puériculture de Paris(IPP), 26 Boulevard Brune, 75014, in the Montparnasse district. This Charity has beenworking on the prevention of perinatal handicap for more than 50 years and had createdthe first French fetal medicine unit led by Fernand Daffos. This unit was then mergedwith another unit that was led by YVES DUMEZ, another fetal medicine pioneer inthis country, thus creating one of the largest fetal medicine units in Europe at the RenéDescartes University. It offers all prenatal diagnostic and therapeutic facilities including3D and 4D ultrasound, and fetal MRI, all invasive procedures including fetal endoscopicsurgery. This is the national referral center for antenatal management ofcongenital diaphragmatic hernia and for complicated monochorionic pregnancies.René Descartes University annually offers courses in Prenatal Diagnosis and Fetal Medicineincluding two 3-week courses of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology andFetal Medicine which is generally attended by 200 participants. More than 50 lecturerscover all aspects of obstetrics and gynecological ultrasound, prenatal diagnosis andfetal therapy. A degree is obtained after one (ultrasound screening) to 2 years (prenataldiagnosis and fetal medicine) of practical training in which credited units (CME) arerecognized worldwide. This training is also endorsed by the Fetal Medicine Foundationin London to access the Fetal Medicine Diploma of the FMF.L’Ecole Parisienne d’Echographie is therefore the continuous education element of thistertiary referral and teaching center. Training is organized around a lecture theatre and6 ultrasound rooms. We are developing a powerful and interactive teaching programonline (http://ecole.echographie-online.com/dokeos, login: demo, password: demo) Teachingis organized in 3 different ways:1. Fellowship within the René Descartes Master of prenatal diagnosis and fetal medicine.2. Online registration and theoretical course with tutorials and selected hands-onsessions according to the needs of the individual or trainee.3. Long (6 months to one year) internship or short tutorials (2 weeks to one month)with theoretical and practical teaching within the unit. Customized 3D and 4D theoreticaland practical training that are organized over a weekend 4 times a year.In addition to ultrasound/prenatal diagnosis training, we provide continuous qualityassessment programs including the London FMF first trimester QA program and alsosecond and third trimester ultrasound and Doppler practice.The program is supervised by Prof. YVES VILLE, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology,head of the department and director of the ultrasound and fetal medicine curriculum.The director of ultrasound training is Dr. JEAN-PHILIPPE BAUD. The director of the QualityAssessment program is Dr. LAURENT SALOMON through the Société Française d’Améliorationdes Pratiques Echographiques (SFAPE) (www.sfape.com) The director of the fetalmedicine training is Dr. ALEXANDRA BENACHI. All requests should be sent to Mrs. MIREILLECHAULIEU: mireille.chaulieu@nck.aphp.fr.72

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESFrance Yves VILLE, MDProfessorUniversity Paris V,René DescartesParis, FranceAddress:University Paris V, René DescartesCHU Necker Enfants-MaladesRue de Sèvres75007 Paris, FranceE-mail: yville@wanadoo.frEducation, training and degrees– Medical School: Paris-Sud University1979-1986.– Specialist Registrar in Obstetricsand Gynecology: Paris 1986-1992.– Clinical Research Fellow in FetalMedicine: Harris Birthright ResearchCentre, King’s College Hospital,London: May 1992-May 1993.– MD Thesis. 1993.– Senior Registrar in OB/GYN: Paris:May 1993-May 1996.– Habilitation to direct Research.University of Paris. 1996: Thesis ontreatment of Twin-to-twin transfusionsyndrome.Professional activitiesNational teaching duties– Director of the French NationalDiploma of Ultrasound in Obstetricsand Gynecology for René DescartesUniversity.– Coordinator of the French NationalSub-specialty program in FetalMedicine for Paris University.Other national duties– Expert witness près la Court d’Appelsince 1998.– Member of the National Committeeon Prenatal Ultrasound Screening.In charge of CME.– President of the Société Françaised’Application des Ultrasons à laMédecine et à la Biologie (SFAUMB).– Member of the Board of the NationalAgency for Biomedicine.International activities– Editor in chief of Ultrasoundin Obstetrics and Gynecology.– Fellow of the International Academyof Perinatal Medicine.– Member of the International FetalMedicine and Surgery Society, theFetoscopy Group and the InternationalSociety for Prenatal Diagnosis.– Consultant-Senior Lecturerin Obstetrics and Directorof Fetal Medicine Unit: St GeorgesHospital & Medical School:July 1996-November 1998.– Professor of Obstetrics andGynecology at Paris V Universityand head of departmentin Poissy Hospital September1998-September 2008.Hospital.73

GeorgiaBranchDirector: Dr. Alexander Papitashvili | Established: Year 2006Meeting was planed in Tbilisi in 2008, but cancelled because of the war against Georgia.If situation allows, the meeting will be held in 2009 or 2010.Central part of Tbilisi-city, capital of Georgia.Alexander Papitashvili,MDProfessorTbilisi Medical CollegeTbilisi, GeorgiaAddress:16a, Irakli Abashidze Str, Apt.#8Tbilisi 0179, GeorgiaPhone: 995 99 554351Fax: 995 32 223669E-mail: ampsmpge@hotmail.comWebsite: www.medcongress.geEducation– Tbilisi State Medical University,Georgia, 1972.– PhD, Moscow CentralResearch-Scientific Instituteof Obstetrics and Gynecology ofUSSR Health Care Ministry, 1976.– Associate Professor, Tbilisi StateMedical University, 1990.– Professor, Tbilisi Medical CollegeVITA, 1994.74

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESGeorgia Appointment– Associate Professor, Tbilisi StateMedical University, 1990.– Professor, Tbilisi Medical CollegeVITA, 1994.Publications– 157 scientific publications in the fieldof human reproduction and genetics,obstetrics and gynecology, prenataland perinatal medicine, ultrasoundin medicine, medical demography,mathematical modeling and expertsystems in medicine.– Author of the state certified methodof sonohysterosalpingography andowner of Copyright Certificate, 1983.Honor– Winner, Ukrainian DavidenkovMedical Prize, 1997.– Listed in the 2003/2004 editionof Contemporary WHO’S WHO issuedby American Biographical Institute.– Listed and signed in 2004 byInternational Biographical Centre,Cambridge, England, among 2000outstanding intellectual of 21 thcentury.Memberships– President, Georgian Associationof Scientists and Specialists,Department of Medicine.– Secretary General, GeorgianAssociation of Prenatal and PerinatalMedicine.– Board Member, World Associationof Perinatal Medicine, Member ofEducational Committee.– Board Member, European Associationof Perinatal Medicine, Member ofEducational Committee.– Representative of UkrainianAssociation of Ultrasoundin Obstetrics and Gynecologyand Genetics in Georgia.– General Member, AmericanAssociation of Ultrasound in Medicine.– Founder, organizer and coordinatorof twenty two Annual andInternational Meetings on Medicinein Georgia during 1997-2008.– Participant and speaker in more than90 World, European and InternationalCongresses.75

GermanyBranchDirector: Dr. Eberhard Merz | Established: Year 2007Established in 2007, the German Branch of the Ian Donald Inter-University Schoolfor Medical Ultrasound hosted «The Fetus as a Patient» conference on June 12 to 14,2008 in Frankfurt Germany with 64 invited speakers, 145 free communications and604 participants from 51 countries. The abstracts of the meeting were printed in theSupplement of the European Journal of Ultrasound 2008.Frankfurt.Eberhard Merz, M.D.Past President of the GermanSociety for Ultrasoundin MedicinePresident of the Fetal MedicineFoundation GermanyProfessor and DirectorFrankfurt, GermanyAddress:Department of Obstetrics & GynecologyKrankenhaus NordwestSteinbacher Hohl 2-2660488 Frankfurt/MainGermanyPhone: + 49-69-7601-3579Fax: + 49-69-7601-3613E-mail: emerz@mail.uni-mainz.deEBERHARD MERZ is clinical professor anddirector of the Department of Obstetricsand Gynecology, in Krankenhaus Nordwest,Frankfurt/Main, Germany, teachinghospital of Johann Wolfgang Goethe-UniversityFrankfurt. He is also teaching professorat the Johann-Gutenberg Uni versityMainz. Since 1989, Dr. MERZ has beenpioneering the development and use of3-dimensional ultrasonography in obstetricsand gynecology. He is the authorand co-author of over 200 peer-reviewedscien tific articles, more than 45of which deal with the use of 3D ultrasound.Dr. MERZ has published 6 ultrasoundbooks in Obstetrics and Gynecologyin dif ferent languages [3-DUltrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.E. MERZ. Lip pincott, Williams & Wilkins,76

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESGermany Philadelphia 1998 (English, Croatian);Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.E. MERZ. Thieme Stuttgart–New York2005 and 2007 (English, German, Italian,Spanish, Polish, Greek, Russian); The Fetusas a Patient. E. MERZ. Medimond Bologna2008 (English)].He is Editor-in-Chief of the European Journalof Ultrasound and Co-Editor of theIan Donald School Journal of Ultrasoundin Obstetrics and Gynecology. Amongother committee positions, Dr. MERZ wasan executive board member of theISUOG and chaired the 3D Focus group.At present he is a board member of the«World Association of Perinatal Medicine»and the International Society «TheFetus as a Patient». Since 2002, he hasbeen serving as the president of the FetalMedicine Foundation (FMF) Germany. In2007, he released the first German PrenatalRisk Calculation System (PRC) forthe detection of chromosomal defects.From 2006 through 2008, he was electedpresident of the German Society for Ultrasoundin Medicine (DEGUM). Currentlyhe is serving as the immediate past presidentof the society. In 2007, Dr. MERZ waselected as the director of the Germanbranch of Ian Donald School.Dr. MERZ organized 21 national and internationalcongresses. In 1997 he hostedthe First World Congress on 3D Ultrasoundin Obstetrics and Gynecology inMainz, Germany. In June 2008 he was thehost of the World Congress «The Fetusas a Patient» which took place in Frankfurt/Main,Germany. During this congresshe was awarded with the William Lileymedal.Krankenhaus Nordwest, Frankfurt /Main.77

GreeceBranchDirector: Dr. Aris Antsaklis | Established: Year 2004The Greek branch of Ian Donald School was established in 2004 by Dr. ARIS ANTSAKLISin Athens. The Greek school organizes a course on advanced ultrasound in obstetricsand gynecology every two years:– The «1st Advanced Course of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology» took placeon February 22 and 23, 2003, in Athens with 22 speakers and 280 participants.– The «2nd Advanced Course of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology» took placeon December 3 and 4, 2005 in Athens with 29 speakers, 230 participants and100 subscribers to the Yellow Journal.– The «3rd Advanced Course of Ultrasoundin Obstetrics and Gynecology» took placeon December 8 and 9, 2007 in Athenswith 31 speakers, 250 participants and70 subscribers to the Yellow Journal.The next conference is planned for December2009.Athens.Aris J. Antsaklis, MDProfessorUniversity of AthensMedical SchoolAthens, GreeceAddress:11 Lampsakou str.115 28 Athens, GreecePhone: 30 210 7770461E-mail: arisants@otenet.grEducationAfter graduating from high schoolDr. ANTSAKLIS studied medicine (MD degree1969) at Athens University. He trainedas an Obstetrician Gynecologist(1970-1974) in the University of Athens2 nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.In 1975, he was a Council of Europeresearch fellow and honorary lecturerat the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecologyat the University College Hospital,University of London with ProfessorD. V. FAIRWEATHER. In 1976, Dr. ANTSAKLISwas at the Department of Obstetrics andGynecology at Yale University. In 1981, hedefended his PhD thesis «Fetoscopy andfetal blood sampling for prenatal diagnosisin twins» at University of Athens. In 1977,Dr. ANTSAKLIS was appointed senior registrarof Obstetrics and Gynecology. In1982, he was as an assistant Professorof Obstetrics and Gynecology and DeputyDirector of Maternal Fetal MedicineDi vision of the 1 st Department of Obs -tetrics and Gynecology at the Universi -ty of Athens. In 1993, Dr. ANTSAKLIS wasappointed associate Professor of Obstetricsand Gynecology and Deputy Directorof Maternal Fetal Medicine. In 2002,Dr. ANTSAKLIS became a Professor of Obstetricsand Gynecology at the Universityof Athens in the 1 st Department of Obste-78

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESGreece trics and Gynecology. He was involved inthe teaching program for the medical students,junior staff members, and the residentsof the Department and the ObstetricsGynecology. He was also the Directorof the Maternal Fetal Medicine Division.In September 2005, Dr. ANTSAKLIS wasappointed Chairman of the 1 st Departmentof Obstetrics and Gynecology at theUniversity of Athens.MembershipAt the national level he is a FoundingMember, an Executive Board Memberand President of several organizations inthe field of Obstetrics and Gynecology,Perinatal Medicine, Ultrasounds and FetalMedicine. For example, Dr. ANTSAKLIShas been the General Secretary and amember of the Hellenic Society of Obstetricsand Gynecology for several years.He also holds membership and variousboard positions with the Hellenic Societyof Pe rinatal Medicine (President forseveral years), the Hellenic Society ofPrenatal Diagnosis and Fetal Therapy(Founder and President), the HellenicSociety of Ultrasound in Obstetrics andGynecology (Founder and President since1992), the Hellenic Society of MaternalFetal Medicine (Member of the ExecutiveBoard), and the Hellenic Societyof Medical Studies (Member of the ExecutiveBoard). Dr. ANTSAKLIS has participatedin several committees of the HellenicHealth Council of Perinatal Medicinesince 1990 and on Ultrasound in Obstetricssince 1995. He is member of theEditorial Board of several Greek MedicalJournals. He is Vice President and memberof the Scientific Committee of theWorld Association of Perinatal Medicine.Member of the Board of the InternationalSociety: «The Fetus as a Patient». Heis a member of the «Fetoscopy WorkingGroup». Dr. ANTSAKLIS has also been amember of the expert advisory Panel onMaternal and Perinatal Health and ObstetricsFIGO since 1997. He was Presidentelect of the European Association of PerinatalMedicine (2002-2004), President ofthe 19 th European Congress of PerinatalMedicine, Athens, Oct. 2004 and Presidentof EAPM for 2004-2006 and PastPresident for 2006-2008. He is memberof the International Academy of PerinatalMedicine, Vice President of the MediterraneanUnion on Ob/Gyn, Co-editor ofthe Donald School Journal of Ultrasoundin Ob/Gyn, and editor of the Greek journals«Perinatal Medicine and Neonatology»and «Ultrasonography».Professional and research interestsDr. ANTSAKLIS organized several Nationaland International Conferences and Meetingson Prenatal Diagnosis. His contributionto Perinatal Medicine was great bothin Greece and worldwide. He is a permanentmember of the organization of PrenatalDiagnosis of Hereditary Hemoglobinopathies.Dr. ANTSAKLIS has supervisedPhD thesis, research projects on differentsubjects and acted as referee for otherPhD thesis. He has been a visiting Professorat the European summer and winterSchool of Perinatal Medicine since 1998.PublicationsDr. ANTSAKLIS is the author and co-authorof 400 publications in the Internationaland Hellenic pre-reviewed journals andhas written 24 chapters in the Internationaland Greek medical books.Medical School. University of Athens.79

Hawaii/USABranchDirector: Dr. Ivica Zalud | Established: Year 2005Secretary: Dr. Raydeen BusseThe Ian Donald Inter-University School of Medical Ultrasound Hawaii was establishedin 2005 during the first ultrasound conference presented by the Straub Foundation,Hawaii Pacific Health and Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children in Honolulu,Hawaii. For this conference, a panel of three invited faculty guest (Dr. KURJAK,Dr. CHERVENAK and Dr. PLATT) along with 6 local faculty members from the University ofHawaii’s John A. Burns School of Medicine, Department of OB/GYN and Women’sHealth served as lecturers. This highly attended conference exposed the need and interestfor exceptional quality education in OB/GYN ultrasound. Participants were askedto evaluate this conference. Over 140 of them gave it outstanding marks and asked forsuch a conference to be held here bi-annually. The next conference was held in 2007and was jointly organized by John A Burns School of Medicine and Ian Donald SchoolHawaii with full Continuous Medical Education (CME) accreditation. This type of educationin the United States requires satisfying very strict rules that must be approvedby the ACCME at the federal level. During the three-day conference, four invited facultyguest (Dr. CHERVENAK, Dr. KURJAK, Dr. PLATT and Dr. POOH) and 10 local faculty membersfrom the John A. Burns School of Medicine discussed cutting edge OB/GYN ultrasoundas well as practical clinical applications. One hundred and fifty participants,mostly from Hawaii but also from the US mainland, Europe, Japan and Australia, evaluatedand gave the faculty panel and the conference high marks for the educationalexperience it provided. Preparations are underway for the third conference to be heldin May 2009.The Hawaii Branch of the Ian Donald Family has ambitious plans to be a hub for excellencein ultrasound education, research and clinical application of OB/GYN ultrasoundin the Pacific region. Hawaii would like to take advantage of its unique positionas the cross roads between East and West and serve as a place where advances in medicalultrasound would connect physicians and other health care providers from theUnited States, the Pacific and Asian nations for betterment of women’s health. It is ourhope that Hawaii’s rich history, unspoiled natural beauty, high quality care in OB/GYNand spirit of Aloha would blend the best of what the Ian Donald School can offer.Honolulu.80

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESHawaii/USA Ivica Zalud, MD,PhD, FACOG, FAIUMProfessorJohn A. Burns Schoolof MedicineUniversity of HawaiiHonolulu, Hawaii, USAAddress:Department of OB/GYN and Women’s HealthJohn A. Burns School of Medicine, Universityof HawaiiKapiolani Medical Centerfor Women and Children, Suite 5401319 Punahou StreetHonolulu, Hawaii 96826, USAPhone: (808) 983-8559Fax: (808) 983-8989E-mail: Ivica@hawaii.eduWebsite: www.ultrasoundhawaii.orgEducation– Medical school:• University of Zagreb Schoolof Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia.– OB/GYN residency:• Winthrop University Hospital,Mineola, New York, USA.– Maternal Fetal Medicine fellowship:• Georgetown University MedicalCenter, Washington, Districtof Columbia, USA.Kapiolani Medical Center for Womenand Children, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.– Maternal Fetal Medicine FellowshipProgram Director, University ofHawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.– Director, Ian Donald Inter-UniversitySchool of Medical Ultrasound Hawaii.– Co-Editor, Donald School Journalof Ultrasound in Obstetricsand Gynecology.Current clinical, research andeducational interests/activities– 3D Doppler of placenta.– Handheld ultrasound.– Automatic fetal biometry.Publications– 214 papers:• Peer reviewed papers: 57.• Books and book chapters: 60.• Published scientific abstracts: 97.Personal quote– «Kulia I Ka Nu’u».– Hawaiian for «Strive to the best».Current position and academicappointments– Professor and Chief, OB/GYN ImagingDivision, Department of OB/GYNand Women’s Health, John A. BurnsSchool of Medicine, Universityof Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.– Medical Director, Fetal DiagnosticCenter and Gynecologic Ultrasound,John A. Burns School of Medicine. University of Hawaii.81

HondurasBranchDirector: Dr. Karl Erwin Schweinfurth Alvarado | Established: Year 2009The Branch was just established and therefore no activities recorded.Karl Erwin Schweinfurth AlvaradoProfessorAddress:10 avenida, 5 calle SO. Barrio El BenqueSan Pedro Tula (Honduras)Phone: (504) 550.9899 and (504) 566.1235Mobile: 989.99.04E-mail: karlerwin@yahoo.comEducation– 1982-89. Honduras University:MD Ph.– 1991-94. Montevideo University:Gynecology and Obstetricsspecialization.– 1995-96. Costa Rica University:Materno-Fetal specialization.Educational activity– 1992-94. Associated Professorof Republic University(Montevideo, Uruguay).– 1996-97. Associated Professorof Costa Rica University(San José, Costa Rica).Work experience– 1992-94. CLAP-Montevideo.OPS/OMS: Ecography.– 1997-98. Hospital IntegradoS. Juan de Dios: Obstetrician,Gynecologist and perinatologist.– 1990-00. Hospital Regional Dr. MarioCatarino Rivas: Perinatologist.– 2001-06. Instituto Hondureño deSeguridad Social: Medical Obstetrician.– 2002-06. Asociación Hondureñade Planificación Familiar:Ultrasonographist.Publications– Courses: 18.– Papers: 22.– Publisher scientific abstracts: 10.Current clinical, researchand educational interest– Feto-maternal medicine.– Ultrasonography.– Prenatal diagnosis.82

Hong KongBranchDirector: Dr. Tze Kin Lau | Established: Year 2007The Hong Kong branch of the IanDonald Inter-University School forMedical Ultrasound was establishedin 2007. The first advancedcourse in obstetric and gynecologicalultrasound was held in July of2008. There are plans to hold thisadvance course in obstetric andgynecological ultrasound on anannual basis.Hong Kong.Tze Kin Lau, MDProfessorThe Chinese Universityof Hong KongHong Kong, ChinaAddress:E-mail: tzekinlau@cuhk.edu.hkAcademic qualificationsand diplomas– MBChB. The Chinese Universityof Hong Kong ( Jul. 1988).– M. Med (O&G). The NationalUniversity of Singapore (Dec. 1993).– MD. The Chinese University of HongKong (Dec. 1999, with merit).Professional qualifications– MRCOG. Royal Collegeof Obstetriciansand Gynecologists (1993).– MHKCOG. Hong Kong Collegeof Obstetriciansand Gynecologists (1993).– FHKAM (O&G). The Hong KongAcademy of Medicine (1995).– FHKCOG. Hong Kong Collegeof Obstetriciansand Gynecologists (2002).Current position– Professor, Departmentof OBG & GYN.– The Chinese Universityof Hong Kong.Other appointments:– Honorary Consultant, ObstetricDirector and Headof Fetal Medicine Team.– Department of OBG & GYN, Princeof Wales Hospital, Hong Kong.83

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES Hong KongCurrent honorary positionsin professional organisations– Chairman, The Chinese FetalMedicine Foundation.– Board Member, The Fetus as a PatientInternational Society.– Council Member, The Hong KongCollege of Obstetricians andGynecologists.– Member, Midwives Council of HongKong.– Editor, Journal of Paediatrics,Obstetrics & Gynecology.– Associate Editor, Fetal and MaternalMedicine Review.– Editor, Journal of Maternal-Fetal& Neonatal Medicine.– Editor, Ultrasound in Obstetricsand Gynecology.Research interests– The use of obstetrics ultrasoundin clinical practice.– Different aspects of prenatal diagnosisand in utero therapy.– Non-invasive prenatal diagnosis.– General obstetrics.– External cephalic version in modernobstetrics.Publications– 216 full papers in indexedinternational journals.– 11 full papers in non-indexjournals.– 137 abstracts in internationalconferences.Hospital of the Chinese University, Hong Kong.84

HungaryBranchDirector: Dr. Zoltán Papp | Established: Year 2003In 2003 one of the newest branches of the lan Donald School was established in Hungary,where obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound examinations have a long history.The Hungarian Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, established in1992 organizes four postgraduate courses every year, with an average of 100 participants,and holds the Society’s National Congress every 2 years for almost 1,000 registeredparticipants. Dr. Z. PAPP accepted the request to organize the Hungarian Branchof the lan Donald School. This resource is available not only to Hungarians, but also toother Central and Eastern European practitioners. For the first course (November 23-24, 2003) an outstanding and varied program was selected to provide up to the minuteinformation on a number of pertinent topics. The course was held under the supervisionof his university department (I. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, SemmelweisUniversity, Budapest, Hungary) and with his leadership. The venue of thecourse was the lecture hall of his department (Baross u. 27, Budapest, H-1088).The dates of the next courses:– Second course: Budapest,November 21-22, 2004.– Third course: Budapest,November 19-20, 2005.– Fourth course: Budapest,December 2-3, 2006.– Fifth course: Budapest,November 24-25, 2007.– Sixth course: Budapest,13 December, 2008.SemmelweisUniversity.Facultyof Medicine.The courses have been intended for general gynecologists and residents and fellow,radiologists, family practice physicians, genetic counselors, ultrasound technicians,perinatal nurses and other health professionals who desire an update on new developmentsin the field of ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology.GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSES ARE:– State-of-the-art OB/GYN ultrasound in clinical practice.– Applications of ultrasound in early pregnancy.– Current ultrasound evaluation of fetal anomalies and fetal well being.– The expanding role of 3D/4D ultrasound in OB/GYN diagnosis.85

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES Hungary– Applications of pelvic ultrasound in evaluation of gynecologic patients.– Current ultrasound evaluation of pelvic masses.– Ethical challenges in ultrasound diagnosis and patient counseling.– The International Faculty of the Fourth and the Fifth Courses:ARABIN, BIRGIT; ANTSAKLIS, ARIS; BIANCHI, ANA; CARRERA, JOSÉ MARÍA; CHER VENAK, FRANK;DI RENZO, GIAN CARLO; HOLZGREVE, WOLFGANG; IFFY, LESLIE; KURJAK, ASIM; MAEDA, KAZUO;MANDRUZZATO, GIAMPAOLO; PAPP, ZOLTÁN; ROMERO, ROBERTO.Zoltán Papp, MD, PhD,DSc, FACOG (hon.)ProfessorSemmelweis University,Faculty of MedicineBudapest, HungaryAddress:I. Department of Obstetrics and GynecologySemmelweis University Faculty of MedicineH-1088 Budapest, Baross utca 27HungaryPhone: 36 1 267 2589Fax: 36 1 459 1496E-mail: pz@noi1.sote.huDr. PAPP was born in Mezőkövesd, Hungary.He graduated from the DebrecenUniversity Medical School in 1966, wherehe specialized in obstetrics and gynecologyin 1970 and in clinical genetics in1979. His main scientific interest is prenataldiagnosis. He spent years of fellowshipsin Edinburgh and Oxford tostudy genetic counseling, prenatal diagnosis,ultrasound, and molecular genetics.He introduced prenatal karyotypingfrom amniotic fluid in Europe in 1969.Professor PAPP was appointed director ofthe I. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,Semmelweis University, Budapest,in 1990. As the head of the leadingdepartment of obstetrics and gynecologyin Hungary, he practices obstetrics,prenatal genetics, gynecological and oncologicalcare, organizes research andgraduate/postgraduate medical education.He has published over 900 peer-reviewedpapers in prestigious journals. Heis author of several books, including theAtlas of Fetal Diagnosis and Textbook ofMedical Genetics in English and the Textbookof Obstetrics and Gynecology andClinical Genetics, which are official textbooksfor medical students in Hungary.Dr. PAPP is a member of the GermanAcademy of Natural Scientists Leopoldina,the Croatian Academy of MedicalSciences, the International Academy ofPerinatal Medicine, the World Academyof Art and Science and HonoraryFellow of the American College of Obs -te tricians and Gynecologists. His mostimportant lea dership positions are inthe Committee for Scientific Ethics of theHungarian Health Scientific Council(Chair man), Hungarian College of Ob/Gyn (Past President), Hungarian Collegeof Human Genetics (Board Membership),Hungarian Society of Psychosomatics inOb/Gyn (Founding and Present President),Hun garian Society of Ultrasoundin Ob/Gyn (Founding and Honorary President),Hungarian Society of AssistedReproduction (Founding and Past President).He is presently the President of theNational Health Council in Hungary.86

IndiaBranchDirector: Dr. Narenda Malhotra | Established: Year 2003Agra is a city of love. It is famous for its history with so many wonderful buildings ofthe Mughal era. Taj Mahal one of the 7 wonders of the world stands in Agra. This beautifulmonument was made in the memory of a beautiful queen who died during her14 th child birth. A cruel reminder of maternal mortality Agra, since 1992 is also knownfor hosting yearly Ob/Gyn Ultrasound Courses. The first ever Indian course on TransvaginalUltrasound was held in Agra in the early 1990 by then Prof. M. Y. RAWAL andDr. PRATAP KUMAR and organized by Dr. NARENDRA MALHOTRA. In 2003, the Ian DonaldSchool recognized the Indian branch of the school and first Ian Donald.Diploma Course was held on 15, 16 & 17 August 2003. Since 2003, Agra has beenhosting and conducting the Ian Donald Ob/Gyn Ultrasound Courses each year. In 2004the Course was held on 20, 21 & 22 August 2004. Prof. KURJAK and Prof. KUPESIC werea part of this course. In 2005: TheCourse was held again in the monthof August and Prof. ASIM KURJAKfrom Croatia was the faculty. In2006 The course was combinedwith the WAPM Conference andover 20 international faculty werea part of this wonderful course.In 2007 a Live Interventional oneday Ian Donald Course was heldat Apollo Hos pital, Agra. From2008 it is now being planned tohave theses Ian Donald Course of2 days every year in various othercities of India.Taj Mahal, Agra.Narendra Malhotra, MDProfessorPresident FOGSI 2008Address:84, m g roadAgra 282010, up IndiaMobile: 09837033335Fax: 05622262143, 05622265194E-mail: mnmhagra1@gmail.comMedical education– Jn Medical College, Amu, India.Postgraduate Education– FICOG, FICMU, FICMCH.Current position and academicappointments– Director MNMH(P)LTD, Agra.– Director Ian Donald School, India.– Dean, Indian College of MedicalUltrasound.– President FOGSI.87

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES IndiaCurrent position withinIan Donald School– Board memberCurrent clinical, research andeducational interests/activities– Orgasinig yearly Ian Donald courses.– Running FOGSI and ICMU USGTraining courses.– Clinical interests in studies onEndometrial Receptivity.– Down’s Syndrome Screening.– Interventional Ultrasound.Personal quote– Use sound to see better and use colorto improve your image and reach outfor the 3 rd dimension.Bibliography– Peer reviewed papers: 6.– Books and book chapters: 8 Booksand 25 Chapters.– Published scientific abstracts: 30.Malhotra Nursing and Maternity Home.The Minister of Health of India and Dr. MALHOTRA at the opening of the Ian Donald branch in Agra, August 2003.88

IndonesiaBranchDirector: Dr. Gulardi H. Wiknjosastro | Established: Year 2006Secretary: Dr. Azen SalimThe first Ian Donald course in Indonesia will take place in October 27-30, 2008in Jakarta. Invited speaker include professors ASIM KURJAK from Croatia, RITSUKOPOOH from Japan and IVICA ZALUD from USA. We anticipate approximately 200 attendees.The course will be organized by Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universityof Indonesia in cooperation with Indonesian Society of Obstetrician and Gynecologist.The course director: Noroyono Wibowo.The faculty members: GULARDI H WIKNJOSASTRO, AZEN SALIM, BAMBANG KARSONO, ASIMKURJAK, IVICA ZALUD, RISUKO POOH, ARYA WIBAWA, SRI PUDIYASTUTI, ALI SUNGKAR, DAMARPRAMUSINTO, HANDAYA. The venue will be at Gran Melia Hotel, Jakarta.Beside this annual UltrasoundCourse, we run update courseand hands-on for practicing obstetriciansand gynecologists regularlyevery 3-4 months.The participants are limited to20 doctors.The venue: Department of Obstetricsand Gynecology, Feto-MaternalDivision, University of Indonesia.The faculty members: AZEN SA -LIM, BAMBANG KARSONO, GULARDIH. WIKNJOSASTRO, ARYA WIBAWA,NOROYONO WIBOWO, SRI PUDI-YASTUTI, DAMAR PRAMUSINTO, ALISUNGKAR, HANDAYA, YUDIANTO B.SAROYO.Jakarta.Gulardi H. Wiknjosastro MD, PhDProfessor. University of IndonesiaJakarta, IndonesiaAddress:Feto-Maternal Division, Departmentof Obstetrics and GynecologyJalan Kimia no. 5. Jakarta 10430 (Indonesia)Education– 1970. Graduated as medicaldoctor from Universityof Indonesia.– 1976. Finished residencyin obstetrics and gynecologyfrom University of Indonesia.89

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES Indonesia– 1992. PhD in Maternal Fetal Medicinefrom University of Indonesia.– 1995. Professor in Obstetrics of FetalMaternal Medicine.Organization– 1991. Head of Feto Maternal Division,Department of Obstetrics &Gynecology, University of Indonesia.– 1988-1994. President of Perinasia.– 1993-2000. Secretary of IndonesianSociety of Obstetrician &Gynecologist.Publications– 8 books.– 68 papers.Azen Salim, MDJakarta, IndonesiaAddress:Feto-Maternal DivisionDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyUniversity of Indonesia.Jalan Kimia no. 5. Jakarta 10430 (Indonesia)Education– Medical doctor: graduatedfrom Atma Jaya Catholic UniversityJakarta.– OB/GYN Residency trainingin obstetrics and gynecology,University of Zagreb,Croatia.– Master of Science in ClinicalUltrasound, University of Zagreb,Croatia.Organization– Head of Ultrasound Sectionin Indonesian Societyof Obstetricians and Gynecologists.Publications– 24 papers.– Contributor of 3 books.Profs. Gulardi H. Wiknjosastro and Azen Salim with collaborators.90

IranBranchDirector: Dr. Abbas Aflatoonian | Established: Year 2008The Iran Branch of the Ian Donald Inter-University School for Medical Ultrasound heldits first conference on April 16 th and 18 th , 2008 in Yazd, Iran. There were five invitedinternational speakers and seven local speakers.The following topics were presented:– IUGR Guidelines.– Post term pregnancies Guidelines.– Assessment of chronic Fetalhypoxemia.– Macrosomia and shoulder dystociaGuidelines.– Prenatal corticosteroids singleVS multiple courses.– Amniocentesis or Chorionic VillusSampling.– Second trimester screeningfor congenital anomalies usingultrasonography.– Management of severe IUGR.– New frontiers in management of fetalanemia.– Fetal echocardiography in high riskpregnancy.– Fetal anomalies which should not bemissed in second trimester.– Structural and functionaldevelopment of fetal CNS assessedby 3D/4D sonography.– New scoring system for fetalneurobehavior-clinical applicationin normal and abnormal braindevelopment.– Dynamic studies of early humandevelopment-embryologyvs 3D sonoembryology.– Screening for pelvic malignanciesimportantrole of 3D power Dopplerfetal growth analysis.– Sonographic evaluation of uterinecervix for prediction of preterm labor.– First trimester screening: NT (Nuchaltranslucency & NB (Nasal bone).Yazd.91

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES Iran– Evaluation of fetal heartin 2 nd trimester scan.– Standard views in routine2 nd trimester scan.– First trimester screening:TR (Tricuspid regurgitation).– First trimester screening:DV (Ductus venosus).– IUGR.– Ultrasound and IVF.– Ultrasound and implantation.– Ultrasound and fibroids.Abbas Aflatoonian, MDProfessorShahid Sadoughi MedicalUniversityYazd, IranAddress:Research and Clinical Center for InfertilityBou-Ali Avenue, SafayehYazd, IranPost Box: 89195-999Phone: 0098-351 8247085 and 8247086Fax: 0098-351 8247087Madar HospitalYazd, IranPhone: 0098-351 6230030Fax: 0098-351 6245277E-mail: abbas_afl atoonian@yahoo.comAfl atoonian@yazdivf.orgEducation– Graduation: Tehran Medical University(MD).• Year of Degree: 1975.• Duration of Course: 7 years.– Specialization: Obstetrics& Gynecology at Tehran MedicalUniversity.• Year of Degree: 1980.• Duration of Course: 4 years.– Fellowship of Infertility at YazdMedical University.• Year of Degree: 1992.• Duration of Course: One year.– Professor at Shahid Sadoughi MedicalUniversity, Yazd, Iran.Responsibilities– Head of Afshar Hospital from1988-1990.– Head of Research and Clinical Centerfor Infertility of Yazd from 1989-1994and presently appointed to this postsince 1999.– Member of The Examining Boardof Obstetrics & Gynecology,Iran, since 2001.– Member of The Council of ShaheedSadooqi Medical University,Yazd, since 2000.– Member of The Research Councilof S.S. Medical University,Yazd, since 1987.– Member of the Editorial Board of theMagazine of S. S. Med. University,Yazd, since 1996.– Chief Editor of The Iranian Journalof Reproductive Medicine since 2001.– The Chosen Researcher at The SecondResearch Festival of S.S. Med.University, Yazd, 2000.– Lecturer in Midwifery & Obstetricsat The Yazd Medical Universitysince 1999.92

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESIran – The Outstanding Researcher at TheFirst Razi Research Festival due to theproject «Investigation of the successrate of Extra Uterine Fertilization(Invitro Fertilization) in InfertileCouples».– Member of «The 5 member ElectedCommittee» of Yazd Med. Universitysince 1997.– Teacher at «The Islamic Free (AZAD)University».– Member of «The Iranian Fertility& Infertility Society» since itsinauguration.– Congress Chairman of «The 3thIranian Congress on Fertility& Infertility» Yazd, Iran, 1988.– Congress Chairman of «The 9thNational Congress on Fertility& Infertility» Yazd, Iran, 2001.President and Founder– The First Presenter of the researchproject on «Rate of success of IVFin Infertile Couples» at the S. S. Med.University, Yazd.– The First IVF center in Iranat S. S. Med. University, Yazd, 1989.– The First birth of an IVF childin Iran, 1990.– The First Performer of ICSI(micro-injection) and successful birthof a child due to ICSI, 1995.– The First successful birth dueto ICSI+PESA, 1996.– The First successful birth dueto ICSI+TESE, 1997.– The First successful birth dueto Zona Hatching, 1999.– The First successful birth dueto Ovum Gifting, 2000.– Founder of Mahdiyeh Delivery Homein Bam, Iran, 1981.– Founder of Mother Hospital(specializing in Obstetrics, Gynecology,and Infertility), Yazd, Iran, 1994.– Founder of Aflatoonian Hospital(General) in Bam, Iran, 1997.– Fertility and Infertility society sec.seminar, Tehran, 9-11 June 2004.93

ItalyBranchDirector: Dr. Vincenzo D’Addario | Established: Year 2003The Italian Branch of the Ian Donald School was established in 2003 and since thattime, has organized three separate conferences that have been held biannually.1. Bari, June 16-18, 2003. Faculty: 33 members; Participants: 200.Topics:– Neurosonology.– Echocardiography.– New trends in Obstetrical Ultrasound.– New trends in Gynecological Ultrasound.2. Marina di Ostuni, May 27-28, 2005. Faculty: 34 members; Participants: 200.Topics:– 3D-4D in Obstetrics.– 3D-4D in Gynecology.– New trends in Obstetrical Ultrasound.– New trends in Gynecological Ultrasound.3. Bari, June 8-10, 2007. Faculty: 25 members; Participants: 200.Topics:– 3D-4D in Obstetrics.– 3D-4D in Gynecology.The plan for the future is to organize a meeting every other year. The next one is scheduledfor 2009.Bari.94

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESItaly Vincenzo D’Addario, MDAssociate ProfessorUniversity of BariBari, ItalyAddress:Fetal Medicine UnitDepartment Obstetrics, Gynecologyand NeonatologyUniversity of BariBari, ItalyE-mail: v.daddario@gynecology4.uniba.itEducationDr. D’ADDARIO graduated in Medicine in1975 with highest marks and specializedin Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1979.He is an Associate Professor of Obstetricsand Gynecology at the University ofBari, and head of the Fetal Medicine Unitin the Department of OB/GYN.– Member of the Board of theInternational Society «The Fetusas a Patient».– Associate Fellow of the InternationalAcademy of Perinatal Medicine.– Member of the Editorial Boardof «The Journal of Perinatal Medicine».– Main field of researchis Neurosonology.Publications– 53 peer reviewed papers published.– 40 chapters for books edited by otherauthors.– 2 books published as Author.– 3 books of proceedings publishedas Editor.– 1 book edited with the contributionof different authors.Honorary titles– Director of the Italian Branchof the Ian Donald School ofUltrasound in Ob/Gyn.– Past President of the Italian Societyof Ultrasound in Obstetricsand Gynecology.University of Bari.95

JapanBranchDirector: Dr. Kazuo Maeda | Established: Year 1998Secretary: Dr. Ritsuko K. PoohShort history of the 11 Schools of Annual meetings (Basic course) and 3 Advancedcourses held in Japan:ANNUAL MEETINGSNo. Name Year Place OrganizerNo. ofParticipantsNo. ofLecturers1 st ID course 1998 Fukuoka H. NAKANO 170 222 nd ID course 2000 Tokyo H. TAKEUCHI 200 293 rd ID course 2001 Yuzawa Y. CHIBA 200 314 th ID course 2002 Nagoya I. KAWABATA 220 305 th ID course 2003 Sendai M. OKAMURA 180 276 th ID course 2004 Fukuoka Y. CHIBA 600 197 th ID course 2005 Himeji N. AKAMATSU 130 218 th ID course 2006 Kagawa R. K. POOH 107 269 th ID course 2007 Tokyo T. OKAI 200 1610 th ID course 2008 Saitama K. BABA 100 2711 th ID course 2009 Oita S. SATOH 120 Planned in Nov.ADVANCED COURSE AND CONCENTRATED SEMINARNo. Name Year Place OrganizerNo. ofParticipantsNo. ofLecturers1 st ID Advanced course(NT and Fetal Brain)2 nd ID Advanced course(Fetal Brain, Heartand Skeletal Diseases)First trimester scan (NT)Theoretical and PracticalSeminar 20092008 Osaka R. K. POOH 217 192009 Osaka R. K. POOH 251 262009 Osaka R. K. POOH 35 1596

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESJapan SOME DETAILS OF EACH COURSES– No. 1. July 10-11, 1998, Fukuoka, organized by H. NAKANO. Special lectures; A.KURJAK and I. TIMOR. It was 23 rd «Ian Donald» Inter-University School of MedicalUltrasound course.– No. 2. June 17-18, 2000, Tokyo, by H. TAKEUCHI. Special lecture; A. KURJAK.– No. 3. April 1-3, 2001, Yuzawa, by Y. CHIBA. Special lecture; A. KURJAK.– No. 4. October 26-27, 2002. Nagoya, by I. KAWABATA. Special lectures; A. KURJAK andF. A. CHERVENAK.– No. 5. November 29-30, 2003. Sendai, by M. OKAMURA. Special lecture; A. KURJAK.– No. 6. April 23-25, 2004. Fukuoka, by Y. CHIBA. Special lecture; A. KURJAK.– No. 7. October 22-23, 2005. Himeji, by N. AKAMATSU. Special lecture; A. KURJAK.– No. 8. November 18-19, 2006. Kagawa, at Donald School Training Center, by POOH.Special lectures; A. KURJAK, F. A. CHERVENAK, S. J. YOO and K. SHIOTA. Live technicaldemonstrations.– No. 9. June 2, 2007, Tokyo, organized by T. OKAI, Special lectures; KIM JONG,JIN-CHUNG SHIH.– No. 10. November 2-3, 2008, Kawagoe, organized by K. BABA, Special lecture;A. Kurjak.– 1st Advanced Course, January 13-14, 2008, Osaka by R. K. POOH, Special lectures;T. K. LAU, K. NICOLAIDES (video conference).– 2nd Advanced Course, February 7-8, 2008, Osaka by R. K. POOH, Special lectures;JIN-CHUNG SHIH, I. MEIZNER.– First trimester scan (NT) Theoretical and Practical Seminar 2009, February 21-23,2009, Osaka organized by R. K. POOH. Lectures and Demo scan, Hands on; T. K. LAUand R. K. POOH.1. Basic Ultrasound courseBeginning in 1998, Ian Donald Japan has held basic ultrasound course in manyplaces of Japan on an annual basis. As only a few educational seminars on medicalultrasound has been held in Japan, the Ian Donald school’s basic courses have beena very useful and fruitful opportunity to acquire up-to-date knowledge of clinicalultrasound for obstetricians, gynecologists and examiners. Japanese specialistsProf. ASIM KURJAK has attended all of the courses every year and given his speciallectures. Other foreign lecturers, Prof. FRANK CHERVENAK, Prof. ILAN TIMOR-TRISTCH,Prof. SHI-JOON YOO, Dr. KIM JONG, Dr. JIN-CHUNG SHIH visited the courses as foreignguests and gave their special lectures.2. Advanced Ultrasound courseOn January 13 th and 14 th of 2008, the 1 st advanced course of Ian Donald Japan washeld in Osaka by Dr. POOH. The main topics of the course were NT and Fetal Brain.217 participants attended the course. On the first day, theoretical course on NT and97

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES JapanFirst Trimester Scan of FMF (Fetal Medicine Foundation) was held. Prof. T. K. LAUfrom Hong Kong and Dr. POOH gave 16 lectures on NT and Prof. K. NICOLAIDES gavehis passionate lecture from London on the video conference. On the second day,16 Japanese lecturers including Prof. MAEDA, Prof. SHIOTA, Dr. POOH, pediatric neurologist,pediatric neurosurgeons and genetic counselors gathered and gave speciallectures on the fetal brain. Live scan demonstration of the fetal brain and basic examinationby transabdominal ultrasound was held by Dr. ICHIZUKA. Fetal neurosonographyby transvaginal ultrasound was held by Dr. POOH.In February and March of 2008, two practical courses on the first trimester scan ofFMF were held at the CRIFM PMC (International Ian Donald educational center)by Prof. T. K. LAU from Hong Kong and Dr. POOH.The 2 nd Advanced course of Ian Donald Japan was held in Osaka by Dr. POOH. Thecourse concentrated on Fetal brain, Heart and Skeletal diseases. Live scan demonstrationof transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound was done by Dr. I MEIZNER,Dr. MAENO, Dr. MUROTSUKI, Dr. ICHIZUKA and Dr. POOH.3. Review of coursesMany participants gathered in every course, because courses were distributed inseven cities in various districts in Japan, and the participants were enthusiastic toabsorb new advanced medical ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology. Domesticspeakers worked hard at presenting new topics in lecture courses. Since many participantsincluding sonographers and nurses were not very fluent in speaking English,lecturers were asked to present the topics in the Japanese language. Lectureslides were also prepared in Japanese. In order to understand the English speakingprofessors’ lectures, side slides written in Japanese and projected. English slideswith Ja panese translation were also projected during the lectures. This strategy provedbeneficial for all participants. While outside participation was limited, in thefuture, we hope to add more international guest lecturers. Modern knowledge ofmedical ultrasound was presented to participants through speeches and slide pho-Osaka.98

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESJapan tos. Adding hands-on participation to the lectures would be beneficial to futurelearning. Finally, the current number of participants was appropriate, but with positiveevaluations, more people will attend this conference in the future.4. The number of Yellow Journal was initially subscribed by 10 doctors. The reason ofthe limited number may be because of the language barrier. However, the numberof subscribers has been increased recently.5. Comments. First of all the Ian Donald Interuniversity School has greatly contributedto the postgraduate education of medical ultrasound in Japan. The Japanesebranch would like to extend their appreciation to the Ian Donald School Directorsfor their participation as guest lecturers.6. The future. The Ian Donald Interuniversity School will strive to progress in the worldof postgraduate education of medical ultrasound. The Ian Donald School continues togrow as evident by the number of new branches in the world. The teachings of eachIan Donald branch are uniform in offering tele-education, tele-demonstration andhands-on education. Electronic publication will be common place with Ian Donaldtextbooks in the future. It will be a download pay-system and DVD books.Kazuo Maeda, MD, PhDHonorary ProfessorTottori UniversityYonago, JapanAddress:Nadamachi 3-125Yonago 683-0835 Japan.Fax: 81-859-22-6856E-mail: maedak@mocha.ocn.ne.jpEducation– Kyushu Imperial UniversityFaculty of Medicine,1947.Chairman professor– Department of Obstetricsand Gynecology, Tottori University,1968-1989.Specialty & research– Obstetrics & Gynecology.– Perinatology.– Medical Ultrasound.– Ultrasound safety.– Fetal monitoring.– Computerized FHR evaluation.– Fetal behavior.– Actocardiogram.– Trophoblastic disease.Society President– Japan Societies of Perinatology, 1983and Neonatology, 1987.– Society of Computers in the Care ofthe Mother, Fetus and Newborn, 1989.– Federation of Asia-Oceania PerinatalSocieties, 1992-1994.Congress president– The 4th Congress Federationof Asia-Oceania Perinatal Societies,Tokyo, 1986.– The 3rd Congress The Fetus asa Patient, Matsue, 1987.99

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES Japan– The 2nd Congress Computers Careof Mother Fetus and Newborn,Kyoto, 1989.– The 5th World Congress Ultrasoundin Obstetrics and Gynecology,Kyoto, 1995.International Societies– The International Society The Fetusas a Patient Board.– WAPM Developing CountryCommittee; Past Coordinator.– WAPM & The Fetus as a PatientSociety History Committee; Chairman.– AIUM; Fellow.– Federation of Asia Oceania PerinatalSocieties; Fellow.– International Academy of PerinatalMedicine; Regular Fellow.– The Ian Donald InteruniversitySchool of Ultrasound;Co-Director and JapaneseFounding branch Director.Inventions– Computerized FHR evaluation.– Automatic labor induction.– Actocardiogram.– Ultrasonic tissue characterization.– Fetal systolic time interval.Awards– Japanese Order of Sun Rise.– Yugoslavian Order of Golden Coronet.– William-Liley medal.– Ian Donald medals.Publications– 25 Books in English.– 200 international lectures.Ritsuko Kimata Pooh,MD, PhDOsaka, JapanAddress:CRIFM Clinical ResearchInstitute of Fetal MedicinePooh Maternity Clinic7-3-7, Uehommachi, TennojiOsaka, JapanPhone: 81-6-6775-8111Fax: 81-6-6775-8122E-mail: rkpooh@guitar.ocn.ne.jpEducation– LL.B (Bachelor of Laws) in theDepartment of Law, Keio University,Tokyo, Japan, 1983.– M.D. in the School of Medicine,Tokushima University, Tokushima,Japan, 1990.– Ph.D. in the School of Medicine,Tokushima University, Tokushima,Japan, 1999.– Residency in Tokushima University,1990-1991.– Fellowship in Tokushima MunicipalHospital, 1991-1993, KochiMunicipal Hospital, 1993-1996,Tokushima University Hospital,1996-1997, National ZentsujiHospital, Clinical Research Institute,1997-2000.– Director of the Department ofPerinatology, Taijukai-Kaisei GeneralHospital, 2000-2003.100

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESJapan – Director of Division of Maternal FetalMedicine, Center for Maternal,Fetal and Neonatal Medicine,Kagawa National Children’s Hospital,2003 -2006.– President, CRIFM Clinical ResearchInstitute of Fetal Medicine PMC, 2006.Present position– President, Clinical ResearchInstitute of Fetal Medicine PoohMaternity Clinic, 2006.– Visiting Professor of CornellUniversity, New York, 2006.– Director, Japanese Branch,The Ian Donald Inter-UniversitySchool of Medical Ultrasound, 2008.– Director, Advanced Training Center,Ian Donald Inter-University Schoolof Medical Ultrasound, 2006.Research interests– Ian Donald Inter-University Schoolof Medical Ultrasound (JapaneseBranch Director, Asian Director,International lecturer).– World Association of PerinatalMedicine.– Editorial Board: Co-Editor of DonaldSchool Journal of Ultrasoundin Obstetrics and Gynecology.– Editorial Board of the Journal ofPerinatal Medicine, Taiwan Journalof Obstetrics and Gynecologyand Perinatal Journal.– International Academy of PerinatalMedicine; Associate Fellow 2008.Publication– Books (Author): 3.– Books (Contributors): 27.– Articles: 60.– International lectures: 125.– Fetal Ultrasound.– Fetal central nervous system.– Neurosonography.– Sonoembryology.Awards, honors, achievements– Society board: The Fetus as a Patient.– Society board: Japanese PerinatalNeonatal Society.– Board, Japan Society of Maternaland Fetal Medicine.101

MontenegroBranchDirector: Dr. Snežana Crnogorac | Established: Year 2009Podgorica.Snežana Crnogorac,MD, PhDAssociate ProfessorMedical School,University of MontenegroPodgorica, MontenegroAddress:St. Gavra VukovićaNN 81 000 Podgorica, MontenegroPhone: + 382 20 227632Mobile: + 382 69 018 152E-mail: snezana_cg@yahoo.comEducation– Faculty of Medicine Universityof Belgrade, Serbia.Qualifications– MD: graduated in 1982.– Obstetrician Gynecologist: 1990.Experience– Specialist in gynecology andobstetrics, on the Ward of PregnancyPathology and in the Maternity ward1990-2002.– Chief of the Maternity ward Clinicfor gynecology and obstetrician, ClinicCentre of Montenegro since 2002.– Assistant on the Medicine Faculty,University of Montenegro sinceSeptember 2001.– Associate Professor on the MedicineFaculty, University of Montenegrosince 2007.– Lecturer in the «School of Ultrasound ingynecology, perinatal and reproductivemedicine» Faculty of MedicineUniversity of Belgrade since 2003.– Lecturer in the «Inter-UniversitySchool of Medical Ultrasound-Ian102

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESMontenegro Donald» Faculty of Medicine Universityof Belgrade since 2004.Special qualifications– Postgraduate studied on Facultyof Medicine, University of Belgradein Group for human reproductionon academic year 1996/97 and I havegot title Mastery of science with paper«The course and result of multiplepregnancies after in vitro fertilizationand embriotransfer (IVF- ET)».– PhD Thesis defended on MedicalFaculty University of Kragujevac,June 2006. Title of the Thesis:«Comparison of efficacy andsafety of prophylactic applicationof cephazolin, cefuroxim andcephtriaxon at Cesarian Section».Memberships & activities– Member of ISUOG (Internationalsociety of ultrasound in gynecologyand obstetrics), since 1996.– General Secretary of Associationof perinatal medicine of Yugoslavia1996-2000.– Secretary of Association of fertilityand sterility Serbia and Montenegro2002-2005.– Vice President of Associationfor family planning and careof Montenegro.– Member of Federal GovernmentCommission for the womenand children right (1996-2002).University Medical School (UMS). Podgorica, Montenegro.103

NepalBranchDirector: Dr. Hari Kishor Shrestha | Established: Year 2008The Nepal branch of the Ian Donald Inter-University School for Medical Ultrasoundwas established in 2008 at the Om hospital in Nepal. The first Ian Donald Conferencecourse was held in September 2008. Listed below are the faculty members involved inthis first conference:– Professor ASIM KURJAK:Guest Lecturer.– Dr. BHOLA RIJAL:Advisor, Sn. Gynecologist& Obstetricians.– Dr. ANAND P. SHRESTHA:Advisor, Sn. ConsultantRadiologist.– Dr. SUPHATRA KOIRALA:Advisor,Sn. Gynecologist& Obstetricians.Kathmandu.Hari Kishor Shrestha,M.D, Ph.DKathmandu, NepalAddress:Om Hospital & ResearchCentre (P.) Ltd.ChabahilKathmandu, NepalPhone: 977-1-4482484/4476225Fax: 977-1-4466128E-mail: omhrc@wlink.com.npharishrestha339@hotmail.comWebsite: www.omhospitalnepal.comPresent position– Managing Director, Om Hospital& Research Centre (P.) Ltd.– Consultant radiologist, ultrasonologist,IVF Center, Om Hospital.– Director, Ian Donald School,Nepal Branch.– Joint Treasurer, Nepal RadiologicalSociety.– Treasurer, Association of PrivateHealth Institution of Nepal.104

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESNepal – Secretary, Om Health Foundation.– Director, Om Health Campus.Research interests– Infertility Research.– Ultrasound Research.– Hospital Management.– Detection of Tubal abnormalitiesby HSG in Napalese subfertile women.Award & honors– Mahendra Vidya Bhusan(National Education Award).– Best Citizens of Nepal Award.Publications– Radiology of Hydatid disease.– Diagnostic Imaging of Echinocosisof Liver.– Diagnostic of Imaging Echinocosisof bone.– Radiology of Hydatid disease.– Diagnostic Imaging of Echinocosisof Liver.– Diagnostic of Imaging Echinocosisof bone.Om Hospital and Research Centre.105

PakistanBranchDirector: Dr. Syed Amir Gilani | Established: Year 2009This Branch has recently announced short courses in Obgyn ultrasound under theumbrella of ID-inter-university school for Medical Ultrasound.Badshahi Mosque, Lahore.Syed Amir Gilani,M.B; B.S (Pb), PhDProfessorThe Burwin Instituteof Ultrasound Canada(Asian Branch)Lahore, PakistanAddress:626 Shadman-1Lahore, PakistanPhone: 92-42-7521116, 7578878Fax: 92-42-7521118Mobile: 92-0300-460876E-mail: profgilani@gmail.comWebsite: www.aaimsonline.comEducation– Medical school:• M.B; B.S (Pb)-Punjab University,Pakistan.• PhD-Ultrasound; Alzaeim AlazhariUniversity Khartoum, Sudan.• PhD-Ultrasound; L.U.de.S University,Lugano, Switzerland,.• PhD-Ultrasound; ISPME,Lugano Switzerland.– Radiology residency:• Services Hospital Lahore,Pakistan.106

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESPakistan – Pediatric residency:• Lahore General Hospital, Lahore,Pakistan.– Ultrasound fellowship:• Burwin Institute of UltrasoundCanada.• Thomas Jefferson University,Philadelphia, PA, USA.• Visiting Fellowship forMusculoskeletal Ultrasound atRadiology Department of Henry FordHospital, Detroit, MI, USA.• Visiting Fellowship for VascularUltrasound at regional hospital.Lugano Switzerland.Current positions and academicappointments– Director, Afro-Asian Instituteof Medical Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.– Approved supervisor for PhD & M.Scin Ultrasound by Higher educationcommission of Pakistan.– Director, Asian & Middle East of theBurwin Institute of Ultrasound Canada(Asian Branch).– President, Fetal Care and ResearchFoundation of Pakistan.– President, Afro Asian Associationof Ultrasound. Lahore, Pakistan.– President, Kosovo-Pak friendshipsociety, Republic of Kosovo.– President, Musculoskeletal UltrasoundSociety of Pakistan.– Member Advisory Board ofinternational certification andaccreditation foundation (ICEAF), USA.– Senior member; American Institute ofUltrasound in Medicine (AIUM)-USA.– Member. British Medical UltrasoundSociety. United Kingdom.Publications– Books: 9; Atlas:1.– Supervised 39 PhD & 389 M.Scin ultrasound offered by differentuniversity of the world.– Presented more than 250(Two hundred and fifty) papersin different nationaland international conferences.Hospital.107

ParaguayBranchDirector: Dr. Miguel Antonio Ruoti Cosp | Established: Year 2009The Branch was just established and therefore no activities recorded.Miguel A. Ruoti CospProfessorAddress:Itapua no. 489 C-7Molas López. Asunción(Paraguay)Phone: 0981 885050Fax: 214191E-mail: mruoticosp@hotmail.commruoticosp@gmail.comEducation– 1993. Medical Doctor. MedicalFaculty of Asunción(Universidad Nacional de Asunción,Paraguay).– 1998-2000. Medical Resident(Universidad Nacionalde Asunción, Paraguay).(Training Residency.)– 2001. Specialization in Obstetricsand Gynecology(Universidad Nacionalde Asunción, Paraguay).– 2002. Specializationin Ultrasonography (Zaragoza, Spain).Educational activity– 2006 Associated Professor.– Director of Coordinator of 24 Coursesor Symposiums.– Instructor of several courses.Societies– Board President of APAREGO.– Board President of Prenatal DiagnosisSociety of Paraguay (SODIAPP).– Board Vice-President of PLAREGO.– Member of SIADTP.– Member of ISUOG.Current clinical, researchand educational interest– Prenatal Diagnosis.– Ultrasonography.– Feto-maternal Medicine.Publications– Books: 4.– Chapter of books: 35.– Journal Articles:• Local Journals: 19.• International Journals: 12.– Scientific lectures:• National Congresses: 38.• International Congresses: 17.– Abstracts:• National Congresses: 88.• International events: 76.108

PeruBranchDirector: Dr. Alfredo Guzman | Established: Year 2005Eco Diagnostico the first Peruvian School on Ultrasound in Medicine, Peruvian branchof Ian Donald was established in Lima in November 2005. Since its creation Ecco Diagnosticohas carried out 45 national and international courses with 548 participants,those included two International Ian Donald courses held in 2007 and 2008.First Ian Donald course was heldin Lima on July 6-7, 2007Lecturers:– NEREA MAIZ– ELENA CARRERAS– LUIZ MACHADO– ASIM KURJAK– LUIS CABERO– IVICA ZALUD– KYPROS NICOLAIDESSecond Ian Donald course ofultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology,Lima, August 22-23, 2008Lecturers:– ASIM KURJAK– KYPROS NICOLAIDES– FRANK CHERVENAK– BADRELDEEN AHMED– EDGARDO CORRAL– ALFREDO GUZMAN– JOSUE ZAPATA SÁNCHEZLima.109

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES PeruAlfredo Guzman,M.D. M.P.H.Lima, PeruAddress:Av. Javier Prado Oeste1586 Dpt. 301Lima 27, PeruPhone: (51-1) 442-7239Fax: (51-1) 440-4468Mobile: (51-1) 99735-0621E-mail: aguzmanc@viabcp.comDr. GUZMAN is an independent consultantwith 25 years experience in the field ofreproductive health, public health, ultrasound,population, and contraception.In the past few years, Dr. GUZMAN hasbeen involved in health policy and healthsector reform, published a proposal for aPeruvian health sector reform and a proposalof Sanitary Reform and UniversalHealth Insurance.Education– Medical Doctor, Universidad PeruanaCayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru, 1970.– Obstetrician and Gynecologist fromUniversidad Peruana CayetanoHeredia, Lima, Peru, 1971-74.– Fellow in High Risk Pregnancyat the Frauenklinik Universityof Zurich, Switzerland, 1974-76.– Master of Public Health from JohnsHopkins University School of Hygieneand Public Health, Maryland,USA, 1986.– Diploma on Gobernability andPolitical Management from PontificiaUniversidad Catolica del Peru, GeorgeWashington University GraduateSchool of Political Management,and Corporación Andina de Fomento,Lima, 2005.Professional Expertise– Consultant of several internationalorganizations as USAID, AVSC,OPTION/TIPPS, JOHN SNOW,POPULATION COUNCIL, PATHFINDER,THE FUTURES GROUP, UNFPA, PNUD,WORLD BANK, IDB, DFID, POLICY,Ford Foundation, EuropeanCommission, APPRENDE andCOPPRENDE.– Consultant on Reproductive andSexual Health and Making PregnancySafe for the Pan-AmericanHealth Organization/World HealthOrganization (Since May 2007).– Founder and current Directorof ECCO DIAGNOSTICO, the firstPeruvian School on Ultrasoundin Medicine, Lima, 2005.– Former Chief of Advisors at thePeruvian Ministry of Health (2000-2001) and appointed by the Ministerof Health to Chair the NationalCommittee of Reduction of theMaternal Mortality.– Professor at the International GorgasCourse sponsored by CayetanoHeredia Tropical Medicine Instituteand Alabama University USA.– Former Pathfinder InternationalRepresentative for Latin AmericaSouth, 1990-96.– Former Director of the first publicsector National Family PlanningProgram, at the Peruvian SocialSecurity Institute, 1986-88.Senior USAID advisor– to the NationalFamily Planning Program of theMinistry of Health, 1989.110

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESPeru – Medical Director of PROFAMILIA,a Peruvian NGO on Maternal Childhealth and Family Planning with fourHealth Centers in the marginal areasof Lima, 1978-85.PublicationsAuthor of 3 major publications. Authorof the chapter on Maternal Mortality inDeveloping Countries of the textbook ofthe Spanish Society of Obstetrics andGynecology (SEGO) 2003. Co-author of3 books. Author of several papers presentedin FLASOG, SAC, APHA, FELASSA,OIJ, and FIGO meetings, as well as at nationalcongresses.Author of many Public Health articlespublished in the editorial pages of thetwo main newspapers of Peru: El Comercioand Expreso.MembershipPast President of the Peruvian Society ofObstetrics and Gynecology (2000-2001).Member of the Peruvian Surgery Academy,Peruvian Health Academy, PeruvianSociety of Climateric, APHA, APP, InternationalSociety of Ultrasound in Obstetricsand Gynecology, Founder Memberof the Latin American Society of Ultrasoundin Medicine and Biology. Foundermember of The Peruvian Society of Ultrasoundin Obstetrics and Gynecology,Foreign Member of the Buenos AiresSociety of Obstetrics and Gynecology,Member of the Iberoamerican Society ofPrenatal Diagnosis and Treatment.Personal Quote: Dr. GUZMAN is one of thepioneers of ultrasound in Peru datingback from the late 1970s, soon after hisreturn from training in Switzerland.111

PolandBranchDirector: Dr. Miroslaw Wielgos | Established: Year 2007The Polish Branch of the Ian Donald Inter-University School of Medical Ultrasound isone of the youngest, as it was established on November 27 th 2007. Professor MIROSLAWWIELGOS was elected the Director. The head office of the Polish Branch is located at the1 st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Starynkiewicza Square 1/3 in Warsaw.Poland is proud to have joined one of the largest schools of medical ultrasound, thusgiving many clinicians the opportunity to participate in it and gain additional knowledgein medical ultrasonography.Although this branch was just established, we were able to organize one internationalcongress in 2008. The conference covered the topic of the role of 3D/4D Ultrasound inObstetrics and Gynecology. It was held on 12 th and 13 th of May in the capital cityof Poland-Warsaw. The conference was divided into a theoretical course and practicaltraining on the GE machines, where around 200 participants could gain expert advice.The lectures were given by invited speakers, the majority of them being famous specialistsin the presented field, among them ASIM KURJAK and JACQUES ABRAMOWICZ. Asthe venue of the conference was the center of Warsaw, the participants had a chanceto experience some history in their free time. The meeting held in Warsaw was the firstever Ian Donald School Conference in our country. It was very well-received by allparticipants, including our foreign colleagues.As the Polish Branch of Ian Donald Inter-University School we are planning to promotethe science and art of ultrasound scanning in our country, especially among clinicianswho need additional knowledge and practice in recent developments, both in obstetricsand gynecology. We would like to improve teaching strategies and provide expertadvice and continuous venues of training for all beginners. The Polish Branch will tryto gather Polish ultrasound specialists in order to provide the above and promoteresearch and education in the field of medical ultrasound.Warsaw.112

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESPoland Miroslaw Wielgos, MDProfessor and DeanThe 1 st Faculty of MedicineMedical University of WarsawWarsaw, PolandAddress:1 st Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyMedical University of WarsawPlac Starynkiewicza 1/3Warsaw, 02-015 (Poland)E-mail: miroslaw.wielgos@wum.edu.plWork Experience– 2009. Professor Departmentof Obstetrics and Gynecology MedicalUniversity of Warsaw.– 2008. Dean of The 1 st Faculty ofMedicine, Medical University of Warsaw.– 2008. Associate Professor in1 st Department of Obstetricsand Gynecology, Medical Universityof Warsaw.– 2007. Director of Polish Branchof Ian Donald School.– 2006. Regional Consultantin Obstetrics and Gynecologyfor Mazovia District.– 2006. Board Memberof Polish Gynecological Society.– 2006. President of PerinatologySection of Polish GynecologicalSociety.– 2006. Vice-President of WarsawGynecological Society.– 2005. Member of ISUOG.– 2004. Assistant Professor.– 2003. Vice-President of Fetal TherapySection of Polish Gynecological Society.– 1998. 2 nd degree specialtyin obstetrics and gynecology.– 1997. PhD graduate.– 1994. 1 st degree specialtyin obstetrics and gynecology.– 1990. MD graduate.Current clinical, researchand educational interests– Feto-maternal medicine.– Prenatal diagnostics.– Intrauterine therapy.– Ultrasonography.Publications– Peer reviewed papers: 89.– Books and book chapters: 7.– Published scientific abstracts: 26.Medical University of Warsaw.113

PortugalBranchDirector: Dr. Alexandra Matias Pereira da Cunha Coelho de MacedoEstablished: Year 2008The Portugal branch of the Ian Donald Inter-University School for Medical Ultrasoundwas established in 2008. Thus far, this branch has not organized a conference yet.Porto.Alexandra MatiasPereira da CunhaCoelho de Macedo,MD, PhDProfessorPorto Medical FacultyPorto, PortugalAddress:Rua das Andresas, 306, hab. 614100-051 Porto– 1988. Graduation in Medicineby the Medical Faculty of Porto.– 1990-1998. Residencyin the Department of Obstetricsand Gynecology of S. João Hospitalin Porto, Portugal.– 1998. Consultant in Obstetricsand Gynecology.– 2000. PhD degree by the PortoMedical Faculty.– 2000. Professor in the Porto MedicalFaculty.– 2002. Competence in Gynecologicaland Obstetric Ultrasound.– 2002. Coordinator of the PrenatalDiagnosis Center of S. João Hospital.– 2003. Diploma in «Fetal Medicine»by the «Executive Board of theInternational Educational Committeein Fetal Medicine», London.114

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESPortugal – 2004. Vice-President for Europefor the Sociedad Iberoamericanade Diagnóstico y TratamientoPrenatal.– 2004. Member of the EducationalCommittee of the European Societyof Perinatal Medicine.– 2005. Full Professor in the PortoMedical Faculty. Member of theNational School for Gynecologicaland Obstetric Ultrasound.– 2008. Director for Portugal of theIan Donald School. Board memberof the Fetus as a Patient Society.– Referee of Ultrasound in Obstetricsand Gynecology, Fetal Diagnosis andTherapy, Reviews in Ultrasound inObstetrics and Gynecology, PrenatalDiagnosis, Progresos en Diagnósticoy Tratamiento Prenatal, ActaGinecológica Portuguesa.Publications– 200 lectures.– 9 international prizes.– 133 peer reviewed full papers.– 15 chapters of books.Current clinical, research andeducational interests/activities– Screening by ultrasonographicmarkers of trisomy 21.– Prenatal Diagnosis.– Monochorionic twins.– Invasive techniques.– Fetopathological audit in medicalterminations of pregnancy.S. João Hospital.– Drugs in pregnancy.115

QatarBranchDirector: Dr. Badreldeen Ahmed | Established: Year 2005The Qatar branch was established in 2005 with the headquarters located in the Departmentof Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women’s Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporationin Doha, capital city of the State of Qatar.The Qatar branch of the Ian Donald School held its first conference course in Obstetricand Gynecology at the Hamad Medical Corporation in Doha from the 4 th -8 th of January2006. The extremely successful conference was attended by a total of 135 attendeesincluding doctors and ultrasound technicians from the Hamad Medical Corporation,health centers, private clinics and overseas. The Faculty included the following wellrenownedprofessors: ASIM KURJAK (Croatia), WOLFGANG HOLZGREVE (Switzerland), YVESVILLE (France), FRANK CHERVENAK (USA), SANJA KUPESIC (Croatia) and GIAMPAOLO MAN-DRUZZATO (Italy).A second conference course sponsored by the Qatar branch of the Ian Donald Schoolwas held from March 13 th -15 th , 2008 together with The Fetus as a Patient course. Thisjoint conference was held in Hajar Hall, Hamad Medical Corporation Education Centerin Doha. There were about 200 participants, doctors and technicians, from the HamadMedical Center, Doha health centers and private clinics, as well as from neighboringcountries. The speakers were F. CHERVENAK (USA), A. KURJAK (Croatia), E. SALING andJ. W. DUDENHAUSEN (Germany), Y. VILLE (France), A. ANTSAKLIS (Greece), G. C. DI RENZO(Italy), J. CARVALHO (UK), A. ATTIA, A. EBRASHY and H. ABOLMAKAREM (Egypt), N. KHENYABand B. AHMED (Qatar). Both conferences were nice and interesting social gatheringsorganized in authentic surroundings.Ian Donald courses were well attended and accepted by the audience. We believe thatthese conferences should be organized on a regular basis, with one conference beingheld every two years. They should also include other speakers from the list of co-directorsof Ian Donald School or other recognized experts.Doha.116

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESQatar Badreldeen Ahmed, MDProfessorDoha, QatarAddress:Women’ HospitalHamad Medical CorporationDoha, QatarPhone: 974 439 3956/58/07Home: 974 479 5419Mobile: 974 5845583Fax: 974 4393389E-mail: badreldeen_ahmed@hotmail.comWomen’ Hospital Hamad Medical Corporation.Educational backgroundDegree Institution name, city and state Dates attended Year AwardedMBCHBAin Shams UniversityCairo, Egypt1976-1981 1981Masters (Ob/Gyn) Khartoum UniversityKhartoum, Sudan1986-1988 1988PhD, Doctorof MedicineNewcastle UniversityNewcastle upon Tyne, England1997-2000 2000FRCOG Royal college of Obstetricians, UK 1990-1995 1994MFFP Faculty of family Planning, UK 1990-1996 1994Professional positions and employmentPost-doctoral training including residency/fellowshipTitle Institution name, city and state DatesSenior Registrar in Obstetrics Khartoum Teaching Hospital 1982-1991& GynecologyKhartoum, SudanResident, Obstetrics& GynecologyResearch FellowCertificate in medicaleducationNewcastle UniversityNewcastle upon Tyne, EnglandNewcastle UniversityNewcastle upon Tyne, EnglandDistant learning with DundeeUniversityAcademic positions (teaching and research)1991-19931997-1999Currently doing the courseTitle Institution name, city and state DatesSenior Lecturer, Obstetrics& GynecologyKhartoum UniversityKhartoum, Sudan1988 -1991117

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES QatarLecturer College of Nursing, Khartoum Sudan 1988-1991Honorary LecturerVisiting Lecturer SchemeSouthampton UniversitySouthampton, EnglandInternational Foundation of Gynecology andObstetrics (FIGO)2000-20022002Visiting Professor Ribat University. Khartoum, Sudan 2002-presentVisiting Senior lecturer Sheffield University, UK 2007External examiner Medical sciences college, Khartoum Sudan 2007Hospital positionsAttending Obstetrics & GynecologyConsultant Obstet. & GynecologistTitle Institution name, city and state DatesChairman Obstetrics and GynecologyDepartmentHead of Fetal Maternal Medicine UnitCo-Director of Fellowship in AdvancedObstetric and Gynecological UltrasoundRoyal Victoria Infirmary,Newcastle, UKDorset County HospitalDorchester. Wessex Region-UK.Hamad Medial CorporationWomen’s Hospital. Doha, QatarHamad Medical CorporationWomen’s Hospital. Doha, QatarHamad Medical Corporation/Zagreb University1993 -19972000-20022002-present2002-present2006-presentMembership in Professional SocietiesMember of the executive board of the World Association of Perinatal Medicine; Memberof the executive board of The Fetus as a Patient Society; Associate Fellow ofInterna tional Academy of Perinatal Medicine; Founding member of International Societyof Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (December 1990); British MedicalUltrasound Society; International Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy;Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists; Royal college of family planning.Editorial/review activities– Reviewer: Saudi Medical Journal, Canadian Medical Association Journal, EuropeanJournal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, International advisor (the Editorial board ofthe Saudi Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology).– Organized several workshops, courses and international symposia.Publications– 30 peer reviewed papers.– 1 book.– 10 chapters in books.– 20 published scientific abstracts.118

RomaniaBranchDirector: Dr. Florin Stamatian | Established: Year 2005Dr. Radu VladareanuThe Romanian branch of the Ian Donald Inter-UniversitySchool for Medical Ultrasound was established in2005. The Director of this branch is Professor FLORINSTAMATIAN, from Cluj-Napoca with the Co-Director beingProfessor RADU VLADAREANU from Bucharest.The first conference by the Romanian branch of the IanDonald School took place on March 17 th through March19 th , 2006 in Bucharest. It was a huge success with 250participants. Professor ASIM KURJAK was the special invitedspeaker. There were 13 other invited speakers Bucharest.—ILAN TIMOR-TRISCH, ARIS ANTSAKLIS, WOLFGANG HOLZ-GREVE, etc.—, and four speakers from Romania. Some of the topics covered were sonoembriology,fetal malformations, 3D ultrasonography, prenatal diagnosis, etc.The second conference took place also in Bucharest, on October 13 th and 14 th , 2007,at The Royal Palace, continuing the Romanian Congress of Perinatal Medicine. Therewere 18 invited foreign speakers, and 4 Romanian speakers. Over 400 participantsattended. A memorable moment was when Professor KURJAK was given the Title of«Doctor Honoris Causa» of Carol Davila University of Medicine in Bucharest, the largestand oldest Medical School in Romania that just celebrated their 150 years of existence.(There are only 100 Doctor Honoris Causa members.)The third conference took place on 1-2 July 2009 in Cluj Napoca, with over 450 participants.Invited speakers were Prof. ANTSAKLIS, Pro. GIAN CARLO DI RENZO, Prof. MANDRU-ZATTO, Prof. KURJAK, and other 4 honorables guest from abroad and over 6 Romanianspeakers.Radu VladareanuM.D. PhDProfessorCarol Davila Universityof MedicineBucharest, RomaniaAddress:Obstetrics and Gynecology DepartmentElias University Hospital17 Mărăs,ti Street, District 1. Bucharest, RomaniaPhone/Fax: +40.21.316.16.40GSM: +40.722.351.081E-mail: vladareanu@gmail.comEducation– Graduated medical school – «CarolDavila» University of Medicineand Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.– Residency in Obstetrics andGynecology at the St. PantelimonUniversity Hospital of Obstetricsand Gynecology, Bucharest.Experience– Professor of Obstetrics andGynecology at the Carol DavilaUniversity of Medicine.119

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES Romania– Head of Obstetrics and GynecologyDepartment of the Elias UniversityHospital.– Co-Director of Ian Donald SchoolRomanian Branch.– Coordinator of the University ofMedicine Course in Fetal Medicine.– Prime Vice President of the RomanianSociety of Ultrasound in Obstetricsand Gynecology.Clinical Research– Perinatal Medicine.– Prematurity Screening.Publications– Books and book chapters: 6 books,15 book chapters. To mention:• « Donald School Atlas of FetalAnomalies»: A. KURJAK, F. A.CHERVENAK and J. M. CARRERA, JaypeeBrothers, New Delhi, 2006, Chapter30 «Prenatal ultrasound diagnosisin Turner Syndrome and Triploidy».• « Donald School Textbookof Ultrasound in Obstetricsand Gynecology»: A. KURJAK,F. A. CHERVENAK, Jaypee Brothers,New Delhi, 2007, Chapter«Ultrasonic markersfor chromosomopathies».– Peer reviewed papers: 14.• Articles or studies in extensopublished in national orinternational magazines: 115.• Studies presented and publishedin the volumes of nationalor international scientificmanifestations: 166.• Papers sustained at symposium,scientific national and internationalmanifestations: 126.Personal quote– From my point of view,medicine should be the deliveryroom for the birth of knowledge,compassion, communicationand wisdom.Carol Davila Universityof Medicine.120

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESRomania Stamatian VasileFlorin, M.D., PhDProfessor, member ofThe Romanian Academyof Medical Sciences«Iuliu Hatieganu» Universityof Medicine and PharmacyCluj Napoca, RomaniaAddress:1 st Clinic of Obstetrics and GynecologyClinicilor 3-5, Cluj Napoca (Romania)Phone/Fax: +40.264450115Mobile: 40.744535977E-mail: fl orin_stamatian@yahoo.com– Professor of Obstetricsand Gynecology.– Senior physician.– Head of Departmentof Obstetrics and Gynecology,«Iuliu Hatieganu» Universityof Medicine and Pharmacy– Competence in:• General Ultrasound.• Obstetrics and GynecologyUltrasound.• Endoscopy in Obstetricsand Gynecology.Education and Academic Position– 1977. Graduate Medical School «IuliuHatieganu». University of Medicineand Pharmacy. Cluj Napoca, Romania.– 1982. Specialist in Obstetricsand Gynecology. Emergency CountyHospital Cluj Napoca, Romania.– 1999. PhD Doctor. «Iuliu Hatieganu».Cluj Napoca, Romania.– 2001. Professor. 1 st Clinicof Obstetrics and Gynecology.Cluj Napoca, Romania.– 1990-2006. Post-doctoral trainingin Louvain (Belgium), Perugia (Italy),Lyon (France), Edimburg (UK),Zagreb (Croatia), London (UK)and Viena (Austria).Membership in ProfessionalSocietiesInternational societies:– Member of the Board of TheEuropean Asociation of PerinatalMedicine–EAPM.– Founder member and president ofThe South-Eastern Society of PerinatalMedicine.– Founder member and secretaryof the Romanian-German Society ofObstetrics and Gynecology.– FIGO member.– EAGO member.– Member of Balcanic Medical Union.– Member of Belgian Society forGynecology and Obstetrics.– Member of International Societyof Gynecological Endocrinology(1990-1996).National societies:– Member of The Romanian Academyof Medical Sciences.– First vice-president of the RomanianSociety of Obstetrics and Gynecology.– President of The Romanian Asociationof Perintal Medicine–foundermember.– Founder member and vice-presidentof the Romanian Society ofUltrasound in Medicine and Biology.121

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES Romania– Founder member, honorary memberand vice-president of The RomanianSociety of Laparoscopic Surgery.– Founder member of the RomanianSociety of Medical Genetics.– Founder member and presidentof Provita Society (non-governamentalsociety that promotes the protectionof the mother and the baby).Editorial/review activities– Scientific secretary (1993-2002);editor in chief (2002) of Obstetricasi Ginecologia, official journalof the Romanian Society of Obstetricsand Gynecology.– Member of the editorial board:• Buletin de Perinatologie, officialjournal of the Moldavian Societyof Perinatal Medcine, Chisinau.• Obstetrics and ReproductiveMedicine, official journal of SouthEast European Society of PerinatalMedicine, Turkey.• Journal of Ultrasound in Obstetricsand Gynecology: the official journalof the Ian Donald inter-UniversitySchool of Medical Ultrasound.– Referent: Info-Medica, Revista Lunarăde Informat,ie Medicală (MonthlyJournal of Medical Information),Bucures,ti.– Member of the editorial board:Sterilitate Infertilitate, RevistaARPAIITCI Tg. Mures,.– Romanian Journal of Ultrasound,Journal of Romanian Society ofUltrasound in Medicine and Biology,Cluj Napoca.– Honorary editor AACL bioflux journal.Publications– Monographs: 5.– Co-author: 1 books.– Articles or studies in extensopublished in national or internationaljournals: 73.– Invited speaker: 21 (national andinternational conferencesand congresses).122

RussiaBranchDirector: Dr. Anton Mikhailov | Established: Year 2004The Russian branch of Ian Donald Inter-university School of Medical Ultrasound wasfounded in St. Petersburg in 2004 and subsequent conferences took place in 2004,2005 and 2006 at the «Baltiets» Hotel, Repino-the most beautiful suburban resort regionof St. Petersburg on the Baltic Sea coast. In 2007, in collaboration with the FetalMedicine Foundation, the Russian branch of the Ian Donald School held an ultrasoundconference course at St. Petersburg State University at the university senate hall.For the last four years, these school conferences have been the most popular events inthe field of ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology in Russia.According to the policy of the Ian Donald Inter-University School of Medical Ultrasound,the main goals are to promote the science and art of ultrasound scanning, research andeducation in the field of medical ultrasound, and training in ultrasound. The school’sphilosophy is also promoted through the dissemination of information by scientific publications,improvement of knowledge and the methodology for implementing recentultrasound advances, support by expert advice to the inexperienced ultrasound doctors,and the introduction of computer technology and devices for telemedicine for the improvementof teaching resources. Well-known speakers from abroad such as FRANKCHERVENAK (USA), ASIM KURJAK (Croatia), KAZUO MAEDA (Japan), K. NICOLAIDES (UK),W. HOLZGREVE (Switzerland), GIAMPAOLO MANDRUZZATO (Italy), I. BLICKSTEIN (Israel),L. KEITH (USA), L. LEWI (Belgium), G. B. LA SALA (Italy), B. ARABIN (NL), MIKHAEL CHIRIKOV(Germany) and many others, as well as Russian speakers DMITRY VORONIN, VLADIMIRSHAPKAITS, VLADIMIR LEBEDEV, MARINA AGEEVA, MIKHAIL BULANOV, VLADIMIR V. V., IRINAOZERSKAIA, MIKHAIL PYKOV and others made great contributions to the success of theconferences that was hosted by the Russian branch of Ian Donald Inter-UniversitySchool of Medical Ultrasound.The number of participants increased during a three years period in the St. Petersburgdepartment of Ian Donald Inter-University Ultrasound School. Conference attendancerose from 45 participants in 2004 to 356 participants in 2007.St. Petersburg.123

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES RussiaThe following conference data reflects the increase in participation throughout theyears:– 2004. Two week conference course at the Hotel «Baltiets», 20 speakersand 45 participants.– 2005. Two week conference course at the Hotel «Baltiets», 28 speakersand 54 participants.– 2006. Two weeks conference course at the Hotel «Baltiets», 319 participants.– 2007. Three day conference course at the St. Petersburg State University,3 speakers and 356 participants.Participants from different parts of Russia and other former USSR countries have beenfortunate to have numerous presentations, performed by the best professionals in thisfield of medicine, and the opportunity to improve their knowledge in theory and practice.Dialogs with speakers gave them a good chance to discuss actual problems such asthe safety of ultrasound, performance of normal anatomy scanning, diagnostics of fetalabnormalities, evaluation of fetal behavior and wellbeing, use of 3-D techniques in obstetricand gynecology, and the organization of ultrasound service in different countries.Today medical ultrasound has become an essential part of obstetrics and gynecologycare. Most of the ultrasound specialists, who participated in the courses at St. Petersburgsuggested that through these courses they have obtained a deeper understandingof the use of computer technologies and practical skills in obstetrics and gynecology,which has help to improve the quality of health care at their medical institution. It is avery important that participants are presented with the latest knowledge so they willhave an opportunity to officially extend their state certification in Ultrasound from theMedical Faculty at St. PetersburgState University.St. Petersburg’s department ofIan Donald Inter-University UltrasoundSchool is planning tohold its next conference coursein 2009. We believe that this willbe a great opportunity to meetwith other colleagues from differentcountries to discuss actualproblems and developmentsin the fields of ultrasound,obstetric and gynecology.St. Petersburg Maternity Hospital N-17.124

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESRussia Anton Mikhailov,MD, PhDProfessorMedical Faculty ofSt. Petersburg StateUniversitySt. Petersburg, RussiaAddress:Director of Maternity Clinic N17Lesnozavodskaya 4193174, St. Petersburg (Russia)Phone: 007 812 362 2492Fax: 007 812 362 0485Mobile: 007 812 966 4061E-mail: amikhailov@am2697.spb.eduDr. MIKHAILOV graduated from Ivan PavlovSt. Petersburg Medical School in 1983.In 1985, Dr. MIKHAILOV received a fellowshipin obstetrics and gynecology atthe Ott Institute of Obstetrics and Gyne -co logy at the Russian Academy of Me -dical Sciences, and then worked as aConsultant in the same Institute up to2002. Currently, he is the Director of theSt. Petersburg Maternity Hospital N17and Professor of the Medical Faculty atSt. Petersburg State University since2003. He is the chief expert in prenatalmedicine on the Health Care Committeeof St. Petersburg. Since 2004, Dr. MIKHAI-LOV has been the Director of the Russianbranch of Ian Donald Inter-universitySchool of Medical Ultrasound.In 1990, Dr. MIKHAILOV completed hisPhD thesis on «Ultrasound fetal hepatometryin the second half of pregnancyand it’s clinical value». In 1999, he completeda thesis for a Doctor of MedicalScience degree – «Clinical and pathophysiologycalaspects of intrauterine invasiveprocedures for diagnostics andtreatment of congenital and hereditarydiseases». Dr. MIKHAILOV particular clinicalinterests are perinatal medicine, prenataldiagnostics and treatment, fetalphysiology and state assessment in pregnancyand delivery, multiple pregnancy,fetal breech presentation, and emergencyin obstetrics and neonatology.Dr. MIKHAILOV is a member of the Boardsof WAPM, EAPM, the International Society«The Fetus as a Patient», RussianAssociation of Ultrasound Diagnostics inMe dicine, Associate Fellow of the InternationalAcademy of Perinatal Medicine,Chairman of the St. Petersburg InternationalSchool of Perinatal Medicine, andthe Director of the Russian branch of IanDonald Inter-University School of MedicalUltrasound. He has contributedto 112 peer reviewed papers, 3 booksand 16 book chapters and 85 publishedscientific abstracts. He is married andhas three daughters.125

Saudi ArabiaBranchDirector: Dr. Sameer Abdullah | Established: Year 2007Our school was established 2007. We have already held our courses on January 20-22,2009 in Riyadh «The art of Ultrasound Scanning in Fetal Care» and followed by anothercourse in Jeddah 23-25, January 2009. We are working on making the course in otherprovinces in the Kingdom. As we developed a booklet advertising our courses and obstetricalcalculator carrying the logo of the school.Riyadh.Sameer Abdullah, MDConsultantMaternal Fetal MedicineRiyadh, Saudi ArabiaAddress:King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research CentreMBC-52 P.O. Box 3354 Riyadh 11211Saudi ArabiaPhone: 9961-442-7392Mobile: 966-551124444E-mail: samirabdullah@hotmail.comsabdullah@kfshrc.edu.sa• King Saud University, Riyadh,Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.– Rotating Internship in theDepartments of Surgery, InternalMedicine, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics& Gynecology, King Khalid UniversityHospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.– 1985-1992. Undergraduate Trainingin Medicine.• King Saud University, Riyadh,Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Academic record– 1993. Bachelor Degree of Medicineand Surgery (MBBS).• (Among top ten graduates.)Residency– September 1997-April 2000• Acting Chief Resident (Administrativeposition), Department of Obstetrics126

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESSaudi Arabia & Gynecology, King Faisal SpecialistHospital & Research Centre, Riyadh,Saudi Arabia.– June 1994-October 1998• Resident, Department of Obstetrics& Gynecology, King Faisal SpecialistHospital & Research Centre, Riyadh,Saudi Arabia. (Specialized high riskobstetric care; fetal ultrasoundimaging and monitoring; gynecologiconcology; reproductive endocrinology& IVF; high risk anesthesia;gynecologic pathology; neonatalintensive care).– 1993-May 1994• Department of Obstetrics &Gynecology, King Fahd NationalGuard Hospital, Riyadh, SaudiArabia. Provided low and high riskobstetrical care.Fellowship– July 2002-June 2005• Fellowship in Maternal FetalMedicine, Department of Obstetrics& Gynecology, Division of MaternalFetal Medicine, University of BritishColumbia, BC Women’s Hospital,Vancouver, BC, Canada.• 3rd Year, Maternal Fetal Medicine.Prenatal Genetics (Medical Genetics)and Fetal Echo. University of BritishColumbia, Vancouver, BC, Canadaand University of Montreal Canada.– July 2000-June 2002• Fellowship in Maternal FetalMedicine, Department of Obstetrics& Gynecology, King Faisal SpecialistHospital & Research Centre, Riyadh,Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Work history– June 2006-to date• Consultant, Maternal FetalMedicine, King Faisal SpecialistHospital & Research Centre,Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.– August 2005-to date• Director of the Maternal FetalMedicine (Fetal Care Center).• Thuriah Medical Center, Riyadh,Saudi Arabia.On-going research activity– Principal Investigators: Dr. SAMEERABDULLAH/Dr. ROBERT LISTON• The use of fetal fibronection in theprediction of the mode of delivery interm induction of labor. Sponsoredby Adeza Biomedical Laboratories.– Principal Investigators:Dr. SAMEER ABDULLAH/Dr. KEN LIM• Pseudocyst of the Umbilical Cord:Prenatal Ultrasound Characteristicsand Clinical Significance. Aretrospective study to assess themorphologic characteristics and theclinical significance of umbilical cordPseudocysts detected prenatally byroutine second trimester ultrasound.– Principal Investigator:Dr. SAMEER ABDULLAH• Pregnancy in renal transplantrecipients: predictors of pregnancyoutcome in renal transplantrecipients.• Pregnancy in renal transplantrecipients: the effect of pregnancyon cyclosporine levels in renalallograft patients.127

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES Saudi Arabia• The role of thrombin in pretermparturition.Educational activity– 2007-up to date• Lecturer at the Ultrasound Diplomain Obstetrics, King Saud University,Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.– 2005-up to date• Lecturer at the Diploma inObstetrics & GynecologyUltrasonography, Riyadh MilitaryHospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Membership in professionalorganizations– Member, American Institute ofUltrasound in Medicine (#127390).– Member, The Intenational Societyof Ultrasound in Obstetricsand Gynecology (ISUOG Ref. #3076).– Fellow, The Society Of Obstetriciansand Gynecologists of Canada (112637).Publications: 8Areas of interest– Preterm labor.– Fetal ultrasound and dysmorphology.– Fetal echo.– Perinatal genetics.King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre.128

SerbiaBranchDirector: Dr. Aleksandar Ljubic | Established: Year 2003Ian Donald Inter-university school for medical ultrasound , Serbian branch, was foundedin 2003. The founder and director of this branch is profesor ALEKSANDAR LJUBIC,Medical School, University of Belgrade. First Ian Donald school was held in Belgrade,September 29 th -October 2 nd 2004, under patronage of the President of Republic ofSerbia and HRH Prince Alexander and Princess Katharine Karadjordjevic. School had195 participants and 30 invited lecturers. Topic of first school was recent advances inultrasound in gynecology, reproductive and fetal-maternal medicine.Second Ian Donald school was, with equal success, realized October 21-22, 2006 againunder patronage of the President of Republic of Serbia and HRH Prince Alexander andPrincess Katharine Karadjordjevic. This time we had 209 participants and 37 invitedlecturers. Main topic of these meeting was: Anomalies in Gynecology, Reproductive andFetal-Maternal medicine. Large number of participants and eminent lecturers Ian Donaldschool in Serbia moved bordersin field of ultrasound diagnosis inarea of Gynecology, Obstetrics andPerinatal protection.The third Ian Donald Inter-universitySchool for Medical Ultrasound, Serbianbranch, was held under the patronageof the president of Serbia,Mr. BO RIS TADIC, realized November 1to 4, 2008. Main topics were Ultrasound,Perinatal and Fetal medicineand Oncology. This school had 250participants and 40 invited lecturers.Hospital. School of Medicine.It was very succesfull meeting, with alot of new ideas, new aproach to thistopics and pursue synergy betweenall the relavant institutions.The future of Ian Donald Inter-universitySchool for medical ultrasound,Serbian branch, is to spread comprehensiveknoweledge to different medicalproffesions. Very important tascis also to give up-to-date informationsabout new ultrasound techniques.Most important mission for school isto make scientific and medical network,spreading knoweledge andfriendship in name if better health toour patients.Belgrade.129

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES SerbiaAleksandar Ljubic MD,PhDProfessorUniversity of BelgradeBelgrade, SerbiaAddress:School of Medicine, BelgradeInstitute for Obstetrics and GynecologyClinical Center of SerbiaKoste Todorovića 26Belgrade, Serbia.Phone: 381 11 3615604Fax: 381 11 3615603E-mail: maleksal@EUnet.yuProfessional Experience– 1984 -1985. Grammar Medical School.– 1986. Institute for Obstetrics andGynecology. Clinical Center of Serbia.– 1995-2001. School of Medicine,Belgrade assistant professor.– 2001. School of Medicine, Belgradeassociate professor.– 2001. Head, Cesarean SectionDepartment, Institute for Obstetricsand Gynecology. VF Board, Institutefor Obstetrics and Gynecology.– 2003. Deputy director Institute forObstetrics and Gynecology, ClinicalCenter of Serbia.– 2008. School of Medicine, Belgradeprofessor.Membership– 1984. Serbian medical society.– 1986. Yugoslav associationof perinatal medicine.– 1993-1995. Ultrasound society,Serbian medical society, secretary.– 1993. Serbian Academy of Sciencesand Arts, Human reproductioncommittee secretary.– 1993. World Associationof Perinatal Medicine.– 1995. Serbian associationof perinatal medicine, secretary.– 1996. Serbian associationof obstetrics and gynecology,member of the Board.– 1997. FIGO.– 1998. Yugoslav associationof obstetrics and gynecology.– 1999. American Diabetes Association.– 2000. Serbian Academy of Sciencesand Arts. Medical diagnostic methodsand tehniques Board.– 2001. Yugoslav associationof ultrasound in obstetricsand gynecology, president.– 2003. Ian Donald Inter-universityschool for medical ultrasound.Serbian branch, founder and director.– 2003. Jeferson Institute for Ultrasond,Serbian branch.– 2005. ESHRE.– 2008. President of the Republic IVFboard.Editor– Editor in three scientificand one popular magazine.– Medical Research, chief editor.– Obstetrics and Gynecologycommunications.– Acta Infectologica Yugoslavica.– Ultrasound.– Mother.Publications– Twenty books.– Three hundred fifty scientific papers.130

SloveniaBranchDirector: Dr. Veljko Vlaisavljevic | Established: Year 2006The Ian Donald Inter University School of Ultrasound-Slovene branch was organizedfor the first time in Maribor in February 2006. The first course was oriented mostlytoward gynecology. The title of the course was «Ultrasound in Gynecology». It was ofgreat interest to Slovene gynecologists to participate in this course; 74 participantsattended the 3-day school. Speakers came from Slovene Universities and a CroatianUniversity —there were 10 speakers in all. After the faculty received the answers to amulti-choice inquiry, all participants received the Ian Donald Textbook of Ultrasoundin Obstetrics and Gynecology and a subscription to the «Yellow Journal». Before thiscourse there was no subscription for the Yellow Journal coming from Slovenia.The reason for choosing Maribor for the organization of the first course was that it hasbeen almost 40 years since the first sonographic examination was done at the localDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology. During the last decades several workshopsin Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology were organized at this hospital department.Many participants expressed their wish for continuous ultrasonographic education. Onthe occasion of that course we decided to organize this type of education continuouslyfor all Slovene gynecologists. For that reason the next Ian Donald School of Ultrasoundwas be organized in the same place in 8-10.3. 2007. It was Conjoint meeting of Sloveneand Croatian Ian Donald Inter University School of Ultrasound, dedicated to the25 th Anniversary, based to «Ultrasonograhic Diagnosis of Anomalies in Gynecology,Obstetrics and Neonatology». The Course was organized by Slovene and Croatian IanDonald Interuniversity School of Medical Ultrasound in co-operation with Slovene Societyfor Medical Ultrasound. The main objectives of the course are: to provide to clinicianwho has experience in diagnostic ultrasound the best level of postgraduate educationand training in the field of ultrasound in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Neonatology;to disseminate the current international standards of medical ultrasound and recentsonographic developments in the field. The lectures on the first two days were be focusedon fetal anomalies and anomalies of the genital tract, the third day dedicatedto recent advances in ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology. Subscription to YellowJournal and Ian Donald Textbook-Fetal Anomalies were included in registration fee.Maribor.131

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES SloveniaNext « Ian Donald School of Ultrasound» will be organized in the same location —UniversityCentre Maribor in 2009. After part of basic course special interest will be dedicatedto «Recent advances in ultrasoud and Infertiliy». Basic part is obligated for allSlovene residents in gynecology and obstetrics. The meeting will be part of the celebrationof 40 years of ultrasound diagnostics in Slovenia.Veljko Vlaisavljevic,MD, PhDProfessorMedical Faculty, Universityof LjubljanaMaribor, SloveniaAddress:University Clinical CentreDepartment for Reproductive Medicineand Gynecologic EndocrinologyLjubljanska ul. 52000 Maribor (Slovenia)Phone: 386 2 321 21 92Fax: 386 2 331 23 9E-mail: vlai@sb-mb.siWebsite: www.ivf-mb.netQualification– 1974. Medical doctor, Medical Facultyof Ljubljana University, Slovenia.– 1980. Specialization in obstetricsand gynecology, Gynecologic Clinicin Ljubljana.– 1984. Doctor’s degree (PhD),in the field of andrology,Zagreb University, Croatia.– President of Slovene Society forUltrasound in Medicine and Biology.– Director of Slovene branch Ian DonaldInter University School of Ultrasound.Biography dataDr. VLAISAVLJEVIC clinical practice focuseson infertility, assisted reproductive technologyand research. His main researchinterest is recently focused on phisiologyof follicle growth and perifollicular vascularizationin natural menstrual cyclesrelated to oocyte maturation, oocyte qualityand IVF outcome. He is member ofExecutive Committee of European Societyfor Human Reproduction and Embriology(ESHRE) and vice-president of SloveneSociety for Reproductive Medicine.Publications– Peer reviewed papers: 121.– Books and book chapters: 29.– Published scientific abstracts: 192.Current position– Head of Departmentof Reproductive Medicineand Gynecologic Endocrinology,University Hospital Maribor.– Professor of Obstetrics andGynecology at the Medical Facultyof the University of Ljubljana.University Clinical Centre.132

SpainBranchDirectors: Dr. Carmina Comas | Established: Year 1992Dr. Bernat SerraImmediate Past Director: Dr. José M. CarreraTHREE PERIODS– First period: Director: FRANCISCO GONZÁLEZ-GÓMEZ (Granada).• 4 Courses: 1992, 1993, 1995 and 1997.– Second period: Director: JOSÉ M. CARRERA (Barcelona).• 5 Courses: 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.– Third period: Director: CARMINA COMAS (Barcelona).Year Place Participants Speakers1992 Granada 290 321993 Granada 250 281995 Granada 280 201997 Granada 140 192002 Barcelona 380 322004 Barcelona 290 192005 Barcelona 180 302006 Barcelona 115 322007 Barcelona 110 27Institut UniversitariDexeus. Barcelona.133

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES SpainCOMMENTS FOR EACH COURSEFirst periodDuring this period, the head office was settled in Granada, with Prof. F. GONZÁLEZ-GÓMEZ asa coordinator. The first Course was held in 1992 and was followed by other three (1993,1995 and 1997) at Caja Rural’s Auditorium in Granada. Those courses were organized bythe Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of the Clinic University Hospital of Granada.Second periodI Ian Donald Course (2002)Venue: Auditorium Winthertur. November,Barcelona.Organized by: Santiago Dexeus Font Foundationunder the auspices of: SpanishSociety of Obstetrics and Gynecology.II Ian Donald Course (2004)Venue: Auditorium of Medical College.June, Barcelona.Organized by: Santiago Dexeus FontFoundation under the auspices of:– Ultrasonographic Section of SEGO.– Italian Society of Obstetrics andGynecology.– Spanish Association of PrenatalDiagnosis (AEDP).– Portuguese Association of PrenatalDiagnosis.It was jointly held with the I SymposiumSpanish-Italian of Perinatal Medicine.III Ian Donald Course (2005)Venue: Planetarium, Auditorium of InstitutUniversitari Dexeus. May, Barcelona.Organized by: Santiago Dexeus FontFoundation under the auspices of:– World Association of Perinatalmedicine (WAPM).– Ultrasonographic Section of SEGO.– Spanish Association of PrenatalDiagnosis (AEDP).– Iberoamerican Society of PrenatalDiagnosis and Therapy (SIADTP).IV Ian Donald Course (2006)Venue: Auditori Winterthur, Av. Diagonal547. November, Barcelona.Organized by:– Ian Donald Inter-University School(Spanish Branch).– World Association of PerinatalMedicine.– Internacional Academy of PerinatalMedicine.– Fundación Santiago Dexeus Font.Under the auspices of:– Sección de Ecografía de la SEGO(SESEGO).– Asociación Española de DiagnósticoPrenatal (AEDP).– Societat Catalana d’Obstetríciai Ginecologia (SCOG).– Sociedad Ibero-Americana deDiagnóstico y Tratamiento Prenatal.V Ian Donald Course (2007)Topics: First trimester pregnancy, sonographicprenatal detection of aneuploidies,sonographic diagnosis of structuraldefects, fetal echocardiography, sonographicdiagnosis of fetal pathology, fetaltherapy, fetal behavior, role of ultrasoundin gynecological oncology.134

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESSpain Third periodDirector: Dr. CARMINA COMAS.From 2008 Dr. COMAS is a new director of Spanish branch. VI Ian Donald Course isplanned to be held September 21-25, 2010 in Barcelona.FUTURE ACTIVITIESEstablish the system of quality control of the courses. Those courses are going to begiven in the several national branches (auto evaluation, exams, official credits, etc.).Explore the possibility to establish different course levels: e.g. Basic, Intermediate,Advanced Course.The official textbooks of the school should be translated into other languages.Some courses should be primarily based on hands on training.Jose M. Carrera, MDProfessorDexeus University InstituteBarcelona, SpainDr. CARRERA graduated in Medicine andSurgery from the University of Santiagode Compostela in 1962 and obtained adegree in Obstetrics and Gynecologyspeciality in 1965. In 1981 he earned adoctorate (Summa Cum Laude) for a thesisentitled «Contribution to the classificationof intrauterine growth retardation».The Examining Board was thenchaired by Professor ROBERT CALDEYROBARCIA, the current President of the InternationalFederation of Gynecologyand Obstetrics (FIGO).During his 40-year clinical and academiccareer, JOSÉ M. CARRERA chaired severalScientific Societies (Spanish Associationof Prenatal Diagnosis, Ibero-AmericanSociety of Prenatal Diagnosis, CatalanSociety of Obstetrics and Gynecology, etc.)and headed a number of specialized sectionswithin the SEGO (Spanish So cietyof Gynecology and Obstetrics), in cludingthe Ultrasonography Section and the PerinatalMedicine Section, etc. He was alsoChairman of the European Committeeon Doppler Technology, the EuropeanCommittee on Prenatal Diagnosis andthe European Diploma of Prenatal Diagnosisand Obstetric Ultrasonography. Hepresided over ten International Symposiaand ran more than 100 courses on PerinatalMedicine. In addition, he chairedthe 6 th Spanish Congress of Perinatal Medicine(Barcelona, 1984) and the 5 th WorldCongress of Perinatal Medicine (Barcelona,2001), amongst others. His publicationsinclude 42 books, 102 book chaptersand 232 scientific articles publishedin national and international journalsalike. Amongst the positions held, he wasappointed Professor («Catedrático visitante»)of the Faculty of Medicine at theUniversity of Coimbra (1987), which laterawarded him the degree of DoctorHonoris Causa in 1995. He is also theChairman of Honorary Member of variousinternational Scientific Societies.He is currently Secretary General at theWAPM and the International Academy ofPerinatal Medicine.135

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES SpainBernat Serra, MDHead of Obstetrics DepartmentInstituto Universitario DexeusBarcelona, SpainAcademic training– Degree in Medicine from Faculty ofMedicine of Autonomus Universityof Barcelona (Spain, 1991).– Specialisation in Obstetrics andGynecology in Barcelona (Spain).(1995).Professional nominations– Head of Obstetrics Departmentat Instituto Universitario Dexeus(Barcelona, Spain). From January2006.Academic nominations– Secretary of the Catalan Societyof Obstetrics and Gynecology.(2005-2007).– Coordinator Section of Materno-FetalMedicine of the Catalan Societyof Obstetrics and Gynecology.From 2008.– Treasurer of the World Associationof Perinatal Medicine. From 2005.Educational task– Courses/Workshops (Invited Speaker).• National Courses: 16.• International Courses: 2.– Courses/Workshops (Chairman).• National Courses: 3.– Courses/Workshops (Co-Chairman).• National Courses: 1.– Courses/Workshops (Attendance).• National courses: 24.– Symposiums.• Director of the 33th InternationalSymposium The Great Challengesof the Present Obstetrics,held in Barcelona from22 to 24 November 2006.• International Symposiums-Participation (Invited Speaker): 4.• International Symposiums-Participation (Attendance): 8.– Round Tables (Invited Speaker).• National: 7.• International: 2.– Experts Committees.• Member of the Experts Committeeof the Perinatal Medicine Section ofSpanish Society of Obstetrics andGynecology. From 2006.Scientific Congresses– Participation (Invited Speaker).• National Congresses: 4.• International Congresses: 7.– Participation (Attendance): 10.Publications– Journal Articles:• Spanish Journals: 5.• International Journals: 8.– Chapters:• Spanish Books: 5.• Foreign Books: 14.136

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESSpain Carmen Comas Gabriel,MDDepartment of Obstetrics,Gynecology and reproductiveMedicineInstituto Universitario DexeusBarcelona, SpainAddress:Fetal Medicine UnitDepartment of Obstetrics, Gynecologyand reproductive MedicineInstituto Universitario DexeusGran Via Carlos III 71-75Barcelona, SpainE-mail: carcom@dexeus.comEducation– Official University degreein Medicine and Surgeryat the Universidad Autónomade Barcelona (1988).– Specialist in Gynecologyand Obstetrics through the MIR(intern resident doctor) educationsystem. Residency at the HospitalClínic i Provincial de Barcelonafrom 1989 to 1992.– Degree of Doctor in Medicineand Surgery obtained from theUniversidad de Barcelona,Department of Obstetrics andGynecology, Pediatrics, Radiologyand physical medicine.– Doctoral thesis titled«Biochemical and ultrasoundscreening of Down Syndrome at thefirst pregnancy trimester» supervisedby Prof. A. FORTUNY ESTIVILL.Lecture in Barcelona, on Decemberthe 21 st 1994. Qualification obtainedfrom the examining board:Apto Cum Laude unanimously.Professional and academicappointments– Associated Doctor in the FetalMedicine Unit, Section for ObstetricUltrasound and antenatal Diagnosis.Department of Obstetrics andGynecology of the InstitutoUniversitario Dexeus (Barcelona) fromNovember 1995 to December 2003.– Medical Director of the UltrasoundUnit and Antenatal Diagnosis in theCentre Gutenberg (Málaga) fromDecember 2003 to October 2007.– I+D Director of the Obstetrics Serviceand Coordinator on the Fetal MedicineSection of the Department ofObstetrics, Gynecology and HumanReproduction of the InstitutoUniversitario Dexeus from October2007 up to now.– Director for the Spanish branchof the Ian Donald Schoolfrom December 2008.Teaching activities– Member of the teaching unit of theUltrasound Section of the SpanishSociety of Obstetrics and Gynecology(Sección de Ecografía de la SociedadEspañola de Obstetricia y Ginecología:SESEGO).– Teacher at the Course forEchocardiography and Doppler inFoetal Medicine. Virtual HealthSchool. Universitat de BarcelonaVirtual. Consorci Hospitalari deBarcelona (Barcelona HospitalConsortium).Complementary education– Scholarship for scientific research ofthe «Acadèmia de Ciencies Mèdiquesde Catalunya i Balears» awarded inOctober 1997 by the «Comissió de137

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES SpainPremis i Beques de la SocietatCatalana d´Obstetrícia i Ginecologia»,for the essay «Detection of themicrodeletion 22q11 throughfluorescent in situ hibridation:Identification of families with highrisk of recurrence, individual geneticadvice and antenatal diagnosis».– Scholarship for studies abroadawarded for the project «Foetal therapyand foetal echocardiography», givenby the «Comissió de Premis i Bequesde la Societat Catalana d’Obstetríciai Ginecologia de la Acadèmia deCiències Mèdiques de Catalunyai Balears», on May the 14 th 1999.– Qualification of Level I-IV in Obstetric-Gynecological Ultrasound. Sección deEcografía de la Sociedad Españolade Obstetricia y Ginecología (SEGO).– Certificate of Competence in FirstTrimester Scanning obtained in June1997 by the Foetal MedicineFoundation (Prof. KYPROS NICOLAIDES).London.Current clinical, research andeducational interests/activities– High resolution obstetric ultrasound.– Invasive techniques for antenataldiagnosis.– Early screeningof chromosomopathies.– Foetal echocardiography.– Genetic counselling.Publications– 124 papers.– Publication of 35 articles ininternational journals, 37 in nationaljournals and 52 collaborations forthe publication of scientific books.138

SudanBranchDirector: Dr. Abdal-Latif Ashmaig Khalifa | Established: Year 2008The School in Sudan was formedin 2008. The first course was heldfrom October 31 to November 2,2008 in Khartoum. About 400participants attended the meeting.Apart from Sudanese lecturersthere were four invited speakersfrom abroad: BADRELDEEN AHMED(Qatar), AMAL EL SISI (Egypt), EBER-HARD MERZ (Germany) and ALEK-SANDAR LJUBIC (Serbia).Khartoum.Abdal-Latif AshmaigKhalifa, MDDirector of the Police MedicalServices Administrationin SudanDeputy Vice-Chancellor,the National Ribat UniversityKhartoum, SudanAddress:P.O. Box 11177, Khartoum, SudanPhone: +249 183 272798, 788630Fax: +249 183 773617E-mail: profashmaig@hotmail.comQualifications– M.B., B.s. Faculty of Medicine,University of Khartoum (1979).– Master of Obstetrics and GynecologyFaculty of Medicine (1987).– Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound,Medical School University of Zagreb,Croatia (1990).– Fellowship of Sudan MedicalSpecialization Board (1997).– Professorship, the National RibatUniversity, Sudan (2000).– Followship of Sudan MedicalSpecialization Board (2005).– Followship of Royal College (RCOG).Other activities– Member of the SudanMedical Council.– Convenor for the specialty councilof Obstetrics and Gynecology,Sudan Medical Specialization Board.– Member of the Postgraduate MedicalBoard, University of Khartoum.– General Secretary of the SudaneseAssociation of Obstetrics andGynecology.139

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES Sudan– Head of the Medical Committeeand member of the Sudan FamilyPlanning Association, which isaffiliating from the InternationalFederation of family planning.– Treasurer and member of theExecutive Committee of the SudanFertility Care Association.– Member of the InternationalSociety of Ultrasoundin Obstetrics and Gynecology.– Member of the Pan-Arab Societyof the Obstetrics and Gynecology.– President of the Pan-Arab Associationof Obstetrics and Gynecology.– Member of the Departmentof Obstetrics and Gynecologyin Sudan Medical Council.– Head of the Advisory Board of theMinister of Health, North State.– Member of the Advisory Board of theMinister of Health, Khartoum State.Research activities– The role of ultrasound in the clinicalpractice of obstetrics and gynecology.– The role of ultrasound in themanagement of the mid-trimesterabortion.– The use of misopristol in terminationof IUFD and anencephaly vaginallyin Sudan.Published papers: 14National Ribat University.140

TurkeyBranchDirector: Dr. Cihat Sen | Established: Year 1995Turkish Branch of the «Ian Donald» Inter-University School of Medical Ultrasound wasestablished at the year of 1995 and first advanced ultrasound course was organizedat 23-28 April 1995 in Istanbul and hosted by Turkish Perinatology Society and Departmentof Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cerrahpasa Medical School, University ofIstanbul. More than 500 participants attended to this first successful advanced course.After this course, Turkish doctors have been especially interested about the use ofultrasound more intensively in daily practice and also more about clinical Doppler.Second advanced ultrasound course was held in Antalya at May 19-20, 2002 with430 participants mainly Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The host society was theTurkish Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. There was a enjoyablebut successful discussion time at the course which was followed by the National UltrasoundCongress of Obstetrics and Gynecology.Third meeting of Turkish Branch was an advanced ultrasound course «New Developmentin Obstetrics and Gynecology and held in Istanbul at December 5-7, 2003. Thiscourse was very well attendedwith 385 participants.Three days course was runby the speaker from theBoard of Ian Donald Schooland also others was hostedby the Turkish Society of Ultrasoundin Obstetrics andGynecology, the Turkish PerinatologySociety, the TurkishSociety of Obstetricsand Gynecology-Istanbul.Fourth Advanced UltrasoundCourse was held in Antalyaat October 28-29, 2006.Again the host society is theTurkish Society of Ultrasoundin Obstetrics and Gynecology.There were 320participants in the course. Istambul.Recent one has been held in Istanbul at 14-15 December 2007. There were 39 invitedspeakers and chairmen with seven members from the School Co-Directors and 487participants. All presentations have been accepted as excellent papers with contemporaryinformation in this field. Ian Donald School Textbook of Ultrasound in OB/GYNhave been given to participants as complimentary book. Next course is going to held in2009 in Istanbul.www.iandonald.obusg.org.tr.141

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES TurkeyCihat Sen, M.D.ProfessorCerrahpasa Medical SchoolUniversity of IstanbulIstanbul, TurkeyAddress:Fetal Medicine CenterValikonaği cad 19/7 Nis,antas,iIstanbul-80220, TurkeyPhone: 90 542 213 3301Fax: 90 212 2962016E-Mail: csen@europerinatal.com,csen@cihatsen.comEducation and graduation– 1973. Kabatas, High School, Istanbul,Turkey.– 1979. Medical Doctor (MD),Cerrahpas,a Medical School, Universityof Istanbul.– 1986. Specialist in obstetrics andgynecology, Cerrahpas,a MedicaLSchool, University of Istanbul.Profession– 1986. Senior registrar at theDepartment of Obstetrics andGynecology, Cerrahpas,a MedicalSchool.– 1989. Charter Member of theDepartment of Perinatology (the firstperinatology department in Turkey).– 1989-1990. (For one year.) HarrisBirthright Research Center for FetalMedicine King’s College Hospital,School of Medicine.– 1990 Sept. Senior registrarat the Department of Perinatology,Obstetrics/Gynecology, Cerrahpas,aMedical School, University of Istanbul.– 1992. Assistant professor in theDepartment of PerinatologyObstetrics/Gynecology, Cerrahpas,aMedical School, Universityof Istanbul.– 1992 August. Associate professorin the Department of Perinatology,Obstetrics/Gynecology, Cerrahpas,aMedical School.– 2001. Professor in the Departmentof Perinatology, Obstetricsand Gynecology, Cerrahpas,a MedicalSchool, University of Istanbul.– 2002. Fetal medicine diploma.Appointments– Editor of TurkishJournal of Perinatology.– Editor of Perinatal Journal.– Member of Editorial Board,Journal of Perinatal Medicine.– President of Turkish PerinatologySociety.– The president of EuropeanAssociation of Perinatal Medicine.– Board member of World Associationof Perinatal Medicine.– Board member of The InternationalSociety of Fetus as a Patient.– Co-director of Ian Donald UltrasoundSchool.– Director of FMF-Turkey.Previous appointments– 1997. Founder president of TurkishSociety of Ultrasound in Obstetricsand Gynecology.– 1988-2000. General Secretaryof Turkish Perinatology Society.– 1992. Secretary of III NationalPerinatology Congress, Bursa-Turkey.142

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESTurkey – 1994. Secretary of IV NationalPerinatology Congress, Istanbul.– 1995. Director of XVIII advancedcourse on ultrasound on obstetricsand gynecology, organized by IanDonald Inter-university School,Istanbul.– 1996. Secretary of V NationalPerinatology Congress, Ankara-Turkey.– 1997. Course director, postgraduatecourse of First Trimester Ultrasound,Istanbul (organized by Fetal MedicineFoundation).– 1998. Secretary of VI NationalPerinatology Congress,Antalya-Turkey.– 1998. President of the Congresson Ultrasound in Obstetricsand Gynecology, Istanbul.– 1999. Course director of firsttrimester ultrasound, Antalya-Turkey(organized by Fetal MedicineFoundation).– 1999. Course director of isuogoutreach course, Antalya-Turkey.– 2001. Course director of advancedcourse on perinatal ultrasoundorganized by Turkish PerinatologySociety and Fetal MedicineFoundation.– 2004-2006. Secretary-General,European Association of PerinatalMedicine.– 2008. President of the EuropeanCongress of Perinatal Medicine.– 2008-2010. President of EuropeanAssociation of Perinatal Medicine.Societies– Turkish Perinatology Society.– Turkish Society of Ultrasoundin Obstetrics and Gynecology.– Turkish Society of Obstetricsand Gynecology.– Turkish Society of Fetal Medicine.– Istanbul Gynecology Society.– Ian Donald Inter-University Schoolfor Medical Ultrasound.– European Association of PerinatalMedicine.– World Association of PerinatalMedicine.– International Society of PerinatalObstetricians.– International Society Fetusas a Patient.– International Society of Ultrasoundin Obstetrics and Gynecology.– 2002. President of the 2 nd WorldCongress of Perinatal Medicine fordeveloping countries, 1-5 october,2002, Antalya-Turkey.– 2000-2004. The memberof Educational Committee of theEuropean Associationof Perinatal Medicine.– 2003. Member of Executive Boardof FIGO.Hospital of Cerrahpasa Medical School.143

UkraineBranchDirector: Dr. Yuriy P. Vdovichenko | Established: Year 2006Dr. Andrew V. TkachenkoSecretary: Dr. Dmitry S. LedinOn invitation of the Vice-Rector of Kiev Medical Academy for Postgraduate EducationProfessor Y. P. VDOVICHENKO, Ukraine was visited by two world-renowned experts inperinatal medicine and obstetrical diagnostic ultrasound: Professors ASIM KURJAK andFRANK CHERVENAK. The conference was carried out with participation of high level specialistsas invited speakers and co-organizers from February 2-5, 2006. The first UkrainianIan Donald School Course was held under the aegis of the World Association ofPerinatal Medicine, The International Society The Fetus as a Patient and Ian DonaldInter-University School of Medical Ultrasound. Ukrainian experts, scientists and clinicians,perinatologists were invited to participate in a meeting. Despite of extremecolds, all the leading specialists came to snowing Kiev to listen to the lectures presentedby Professors KURJAK and CHERVENAK. The auditory was full and crowded by morethan 300 participants.It was decided to establish the Ukrainian Branch of Ian Donald InterUniversity Schoolof Medical Ultrasound. Professor YURIY P. VDOVICHENKO was nominated as the Director,Assistant Professor ANDRII V. TKACHENKO—as a Secretary— and Dr. DMYTRO S. LE-DIN —as a Deputy Secretary of UkrainianBranch. Due to fact, that most lectureswere devoted to obstetrical ultrasound,decision was made to consider this workshopas The First Ukrainian Course ofIan Donald School. Certificates for participantswere signed by the Rector of Academy-ProfessorY. V. VORONENKO, ProfessorA. KURJAK and Professor F. CHERVENAK.Many doctors and scientists showed highinterest in participation in future coursesof Ian Donald School.Kiev.Yuriy P. Vdovichenko,MDProfessor of National MedicalAcademy of PostgraduateEducationKiev, Ukraine– Ukrainian Doctor Emeritus.– Professor of National MedicalAcademy of Postgraduate Education(Ukraine).– 1st Vice-Rector of NationalMedical Academyof Postgraduate Education.– Head of Department of Obstetrics,Gynecology and Perinatology.144

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESUkraine – Presidium Member of UkrainianAssociation of Obstetricians andGynecologists.– President of Ukrainian Associationof Perinatal Medicine.– Vice-President of UkrainianAssociation of Pediatric Gynecology.– Graduated from Crimean MedicalUniversity (1983), defended the PhDthesis in 1988 and became Doctorof Sciences in 1992. He was theyoungest Ob&Gyn Professorin the USSR.– Yuriy Vdovichenko was the firstin Ukraine who had initiated studieson perinatology and fetal medicineand included this topics intoobstetrical postgraduate educationalprograms and CME coursesfor ob/gyns.– Main areas of interest: PerinatalDiagnostics, clinical managementof complicated pregnancies,operative obstetrics and gynecology.– Author of more than 200 scientificpapers, including more than10 monographs.Andrew V. Tkachenko,MDAssistant Professor of UkrainianNational Medical Academyof Postgraduate EducationKiev, Ukraine– Department of Obstetrics,Gynecology and Perinatology.– Secretary General of UkrainianAssociation of Perinatal Medicine.– Member of Ukrainian Associationof Obstetricians and Gynecologists.– Graduated from Ukrainian MedicalState University (1994), defendedthe PhD thesis in 2002 on topic«Prognosis and management ofplacental insufficiency after recurrentpregnancy loss».– Main areas of interest: MultiplePregnancies, invasive andnon-invasive prenatal diagnostics,ultrasound assessment of placentalinsufficiency, immunology ofpregnancy, management of obstetricalcomplications.– Author of more than 35 scientificpapers, co-author of 2 monographs.Dmitry S. Ledin, MDKiev, Ukraine– Head of Operative Endoscopy groupof Kiev Regional Maternity Center.– Deputy Secretary of UkrainianAssociation of Perinatal Medicine.– Secretary General of Kiev School ofAdvanced Gynecological Endoscopy.– Member of Ukrainian Associationof Obstetricians and Gynecologists.– Graduated with honors from NationalMedical University.– Main areas of interest:obstetrical and gynecologicalultrasound, advanced minimallyinvasive technologies in obstetricsand gynecology, includinglaparoscopy, hysteroscopyand fetoscopy.– Author of more than 15 scientificpapers, co-author of one monograph.145

United Arab EmiratesBranchDirector: Dr. Awatif Juma Al Bahar. | Established: Year 2008The first meeting of the Ian Donald School was held: December 5-6, 2008.Dubai.Awatif Juma Al Bahar,MDDubai, U.A.E.ADDRESS:Dubai HospitalDubai health authorityP.O. Box: 7272Dubai, U.A.E.Phone: 04-2195000Current position– Consultant, Obstetrics/Gynecology,Reproductive Endocrinology-DubaiHospital.– President of Ob/Gyn Scientific Board.– President of UAE Ob/Gyn SocietyTill 2006.– Faculty member for Mrcog TeachingProgram in UAE.– Official representative of UAEin Infertility Society in Middle East.– Selected as a member of ArabicWomen Award Committee in Paris.– Director of UAE Branchof Ian Donald University School ofMedical Ultrasound.– Been Awarded by His HighnessMr. Amro Moosa in 2004 by beingchosen as The Best Woman inMedical and Social Servicesin the Whole Arab World.146

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHESUnited Arab Emirates – President and establisher of DubaiInternational Obstetrics, Gynecologyand Infertility Conference andExhibition (Diofce).– Membership In Ob/Gyn fromGermany, Koln-1996.– Membership in endocrineand infertility from AcademicUniversity in Bonn-1999.– Consultant supervisor for Masterand Ph.D Students in Baghdad andJordanian UniversityMedical Colleges.Achievements– Selected as UAE Arab BoardRepresentative by Ministry of Health.– Faculty member for MRCOG TeachingProgramme in UAE.– Official representative of UAEin Infertility Society in Middle East.– In Process of Establishing GulfInfertility Society.– Been Selected in 2002 in DubaiExcellency Programme.– My name is Mentioned in the UAEBook of Special Personalities of allfields (I.E. Medicine, Politics, Art, etc.).– Selected as a member of ArabicWomen Award Committee in Paris.– Establishment of Endocrine andInfertility Clinic in Al Wasl Hospital,Dubai, Department of Health andMedical Services.– Establishment of Diofce.– Regular lecturer in UAE Activities inMother and Child Health Via Media—television, radio, ladies association,universities, etc.– Arranging continuous medicaleducation for private and DubaiGovernment Through MonthlyLectures.Publications– Many publications in PCOand Infertility.147

United Arab EmiratesBranchDirector: Dr. Magdy Al Faramawy | Established: Year 2008The first meeting planned: 13-15 November 2009.Magdy Al Faramawy,MDProfessorConsultant OB/GYNChairman of Fetal MedicineSectionMedical DirectorAdam’s Medical CenterAbu Dhabi, UAEAddress:Adam’s Medical CenterAbu Dhabi, UAEE-mail: magdy205@hotmail.comEducation– Medical school:• Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.– OB/GYN residency:• Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.– Maternal Fetal Medicine fellowship:• Fetal Medicine, U.C.L, London, UK.Positions and academicappointmentsDr. AL FARAMAWY is a member of EAGL(European Association of GynecologicalLaparoscopists). He worked as lecturer,assistant professor and professor of OB/GYN in Military Medical Academy Hospitalin Egypt. He was the Head of OB/GYNDepartment in Saudi Germany Hospital,Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. His Academic leadershipand contribution to research,has awarded him to be elected as thePresident of Organization Gestosis (OG)in 2008/2009. He is also OG SteeringCommittee Member. Dr. AL FARAMAWY isthe Fetal Medicine Section Chairman ofInternational Academy Of Medical-SocialSciences (IAMSS).Adam’s Medical Center.148

UruguayBranchDirector: Dr. Ana Bianchi | Established: Year 2005The Uruguay branch of the Ian Donald School was established in 2005, with the directionof Prof. Dr. ANA BIANCHI. To the date it has organized two main courses, in 2005(first course) and 2007 (second course), and cooperated with the Argentina Branch(with Prof. Dr. LILIANA VOTO) in 2006.Courses:– 2005: Montevideo-Uruguay (First course), Victoria Plaza Hotel, 250 participants,5 invited professors.– 2007: Montevideo-Uruguay (Second course), Sheraton Hotel, 350 participants,6 invited professors.The past meetings of the Uruguay Branch were very successful, particularly when focusingon the local participation. We can see a very positive evolution as the numberof participants increased for the second course which was also the first of the Fetus asa Patient.The most recent conference was for the presentation of Ian Donald's Book in Spanish. Ittook place in Montevideo on May 26, 2009. There were talks of neuroscan by Dr. MALINGERfrom Israel and Dr. H. MUÑOZ from Chile, and ultrasound in fetal anemia by Dr. A. BIANCHI.There were 200 participants.Montevideo.149

Chapter 4. WORLD IAN DONALD SCHOOL BRANCHES UruguayAna Bianchi, MD, PhDProfessorMontevideo, UruguayAddress:Rambla República del PerúNo. 1519, Ap. 201Montevideo-CP 11300UruguayE-mail: abianchi@asesp.com.uyProfessor ANA BIANCHI graduated as PhDin medicine from the Universidad de laRepública Oriental del Uruguay, Schoolof Medicine, in 1980. She also receivedtraining in the Latin American Centre inPerinatology and Human Development(CLAP), a technical Centre of the PanAmerican Health Organization (PAHO)and World Health Organization (WHO).She completed her residency in Obstetricsand Gynecology in Paris (France)at the Antoine Béclère Hospital, withProf. EMILE PAPIERNICK where she stayeduntil 1986. She was later Resident inLaennec Hospital with Prof. JEAN YVESNEVEUX, and LAURENT FERMONT in theEchocardiology Service in Paris.Dr. BIANCHI has attended numerous trainingcourses in Uruguay and abroad.She has lectured local and in internationalmeetings and has organized nationaland international courses. She attendedthe Fetal Medicine Foundations programsin London Kings College, withProf. KYPROS NICOLAÏDES in 1999.From 1993 to 2000 she was nominatedby the School of Medicine of Uruguay tocreate the Department of Ultrasound andPrenatal Diagnosis for the three GynecologyServices in Montevideo. She joinedthe School of Medicine as an AssistantProfessor in 1993, and in 2007 she becamethe Director of the Perinatal Service ofthe Montevideo University Hospital. In2005 she became the Director of the Uruguaybranch of the Ian Donald School.At present, she is the Director of the FetalMedicine Department in the two biggestprivate Maternities of the country: AsociaciónEspañola de Socorros Mutuos(Spanish Association of Mutual Aids),and CASMU (Assistance Center of theMedical Union of the Uruguay).Dr. BIANCHI’s main contribution has beenin the field of prenatal diagnosis of fetalmalformations, echocardiography, andfeto-placental Doppler. She has been coauthorin several books and scientificpublications. She is an active member ofboth national and international ScientificSocieties.Montevideo University Hospital(Pereira Rossell).150

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Chapter 5. DONALD SCHOOL JOURNALIan Donald School has its official journal:The Journal publishes comprehensive, analytical, and critical reviews on importantsubjects in ultrasound diagnosis in obstetrics and gynecology. An invitation to preparea review usually originates with the editors. However, unsolicited manuscripts arewelcomed, and published when they meet the scientific and literary standards set bythe Editorial Board. You can submit your reviews to Mrs. JADRANKA CEROVEC, secretaryof the Journal, email jadranka.cerovec@yahoo.comThe Journal is published quarterly by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers from NewDelhi, India (www.jaypeebrothers.com).To subscribe please contact Mr. Tarun Duneja, email: tarunduneja@gmail.com153

Chapter 5. DONALD SCHOOL JOURNALDonald School Journalof Ultrasound in Obstetrics and GynecologyTHE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE IAN DONALD INTER-UNIVERSITYSCHOOL OF MEDICAL ULTRASOUNDEDITORS IN CHIEFASIM KURJAK (Croatia)FRANK A. CHERVENAK (USA)CO-EDITORSJOSÉ M. CARRERA (Spain).First trimesterKAZUO MAEDA (Japan).HistoryARIS ANTSAKLIS (Greece).Invasive diagnostic proceduresEBERHARD MERZ (Germany).ObstetricsRITSUKO K. POOH (Japan).Fetal malformationsIVICA ZALUD (USA). PlacentaYVES VILLE (France).Multiple pregnancyWOLFGANG HOLZGREVE (Switzerland).Fetal therapyBADRELDEEN AHMED (Qatar).EchocardiographyANA BIANCHI (Uruguay).GynecologyZOLTÁN PAPP (Hungary).Prenatal diagnosisVELJKO VLAISAVLJEVIC (Slovenia).Human reproductionSANJA KUPESIC (USA).3D/4D sonographyEDITORIAL BOARDSAMEER ABDULLAH (Saudi Arabia)PAVEL CALDA (Czech Republic)ALAA EBRASHY (Egypt)ALFREDO GUZMAN (Peru)NARENDRA MALHOTRA (India)ANTON MIKHAILOV (Russia)AZEN SALIM (Indonesia)CIHAT SEN (Turkey)MILAN STANOJEVIC (Croatia)LILIANA VOTO (Argentina)FERNANDO BONILLA-MUSOLES (Spain)VINCENZO D’ADDARIO (Italy)TONY DUAN (China)ZLATAN FATǓSIĆ (Bosnia and Herzegovina)ALEKSANDAR LJUBIC (Serbia)GIAMPAOLO MANDRUZZATO (Italy)ALEXANDER PAPITASHVILI (Georgia)JUAN LUIS ALCAZAR (Spain)FLORIN STAMATIAN (Romania)YURIY P. VDOVYCHENKO (Ukraine)JUAN MARIO TROYANO LUQUE (Spain)GUILLERMO AZUMENDI (Spain)SECRETARY OF THE JOURNALJADRANKA CEROVECjaypeebrothers.com154

Chapter 6. BOOKS FROM IAN DONALD SCHOOL LIBRARYBOOKS fromIan Donald SchoolLIBRARY155

Chapter 6. BOOKS FROM IAN DONALD SCHOOL LIBRARYKURJAK A., CHERVENAK F. A.DONALD SCHOOL TEXTBOOKOF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS& GYNECOLOGYJaypee Brothers, New Delhi, 2004KUPESIC S.COLOR DOPPLER AND 3DULTRASOUND IN GYNECOLOGY,INFERTILITY AND OBSTETRICSJaypee Brothers, New Delhi, 2003KURJAK A., BAJO ARENAS J.DONALD SCHOOL TEXTBOOKOF TRANSVAGINAL SONOGRAPHYTaylor and Francis, London, 2004157

Chapter 6. BOOKS FROM IAN DONALD SCHOOL LIBRARYCARRERA J. M., KURJAK A.DONALD SCHOOL ATLASOF CLINICAL APPLICATION OFULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS& GYNECOLOGYJaypee Brothers, New Delhi, 2006KURJAK A., CHERVENAK F. A., CARRERA J. M.DONALD SCHOOL ATLASOF FETAL ANOMALIESJaypee Brothers, New Delhi, 2006KURJAK A., CHERVENAK F. A.DONALD SCHOOL TEXTBOOKOF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICSAND GYNECOLOGY2 nd editionJaypee Brothers, New Delhi, 2007158

Chapter 6. BOOKS FROM IAN DONALD SCHOOL LIBRARYAHMED B., ADRA A., NESE KAVAK Z.DONALD SCHOOL BASIC TEXTBOOKOF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICSAND GYNECOLOGYJaypee Brothers, New Delhi, 2008ANTSAKLIS A., TROYANO J. M.DONALD SCHOOL TEXTBOOKOF INTERVENTIONAL ULTRASOUNDJaypee Brothers, New Delhi, 2008KURJAK A., CHERVENAK F. A.CONTROVERSIESON THE BEGINNINGOF HUMAN LIFEJaypee Brothers, New Delhi, 2008159

Chapter 6. BOOKS FROM IAN DONALD SCHOOL LIBRARYPOOH R. K., KURJAK A.FETAL NEUROLOGYJaypee Brothers, New Delhi, 2009160