Find out more about the 17th ISUOG Virtual International Symposium on ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology, including key dates and reasons to attend.

Don’t miss these key dates:
Why attend?
  • Leading scientific program: Delivered by international faculty and local North American experts in obstetrics, gynecology and ultrasound
  • 24-hour access: Access to the virtual platform, including the entire scientific program and exhibition, for 24 hours a day 
  • On-Demand access: You will be able to watch the scientific program sessions at a time, location and pace that suits you until 17 May 2021
  • ISUOG membership: All non-member registration fees include a 12-month ISUOG basic membership, which will give you access to ISUOG resources and discounted access to ISUOG events, including the 2021 World Congress
  • CME/CPD: Sonography Canada will issue up to 17 Sonography Based CME points for attending the live sessions & viewing the post-event content. The live event has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with up to 16 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. See below for more details and reciprocal credits with the American Medical Association and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
  • Networking opportunities: We will be creating online networking opportunities for you to meet with other obstetrics, gynecology and ultrasound specialists socially and professionally
  • Innovation updates: Access to the exhibition will provide you with up-to-date information and contacts for the developments in obstetrics, gynecology and ultrasound technology and equipment that you need to do your job

CME/CPD

Sonography Canada 
Sonography Canada will issue up to 17 Sonography Based CME points for attending the live sessions & viewing the post-event content.
 
The European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) 
The live 17th ISUOG Virtual International Symposium, Calgary, Canada, 17/04/2021-18/04/2021, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 16 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. 
 
The American Medical Association: Through an agreement between the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert EACCME® credit to AMA credit can be found at www.ama-assn.org/education/earn-credit-participation-international-activities. 
 
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada: Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC®s are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Compliance

ISUOG strives to hold educational and scientific congresses, symposia and events that are independent and compliant with international exhibition and sponsorship standards and best practices. All exhibitors and sponsors participating in ISUOG congresses, symposia and events are recommended to consult their internal and external compliance processes as it is their responsibility to comply with any laws or regulations that pertain to their particular industry. Whilst ISUOG will endeavour to support all exhibitors and sponsors to meet their own compliance standards whilst participating in ISUOG congresses, symposia and events, ISUOG is not liable in any way for exhibitors or sponsors not complying to legal, ethical and industry standards.

 

Data protection

Data transferred when signing up for a virtual event
We transmit personally identifiable data to third parties (data processors) only to the extent required to fulfil the terms of your contract with us, for example, to a virtual service provider to allow you to register and attend the virtual event. 
 
Sharing your personal data with exhibitors and sponsors
1.
By attending a virtual event and logging into ISUOGs selected virtual platform your name, job title, organisation and other details you choose to populate your event profile with, e.g. profile picture, will be visible to all attendees including sponsors and exhibitors. Your contact details (email address, telephone number and postal address) remain hidden.
 
 
2.
During the virtual event whilst using the virtual platform, if you
  • Contact or engage with a sponsor or exhibitor
  • Click on any part of or and visit an exhibition booth, including its content
  • Attend a sponsored session
your click action to automatically gives your consent and the personal data you provided to us (full name, country and residence and email address) will be shared with the sponsor or exhibitor, and sponsors or exhibitors may be in contact with you about their products and services outside of the virtual platform. You also agree that where relevant, these parties may transfer your data outside of the EEA for these purposes and you consent to such a transfer.
 
 
3.
You can revoke any consent you have given under this policy at any time by informing the exhibitor or sponsor when connecting with them.
 
  
4. During the event, screenshots of the event may be taken to be used for communication and promotional purposes on the website, social media and other marketing and communications channels.  
 
Exhibitors are expected to respect data protection regulations in relation to this Symposium and any information that is presented in the context of the Symposium. Delegate information may not be used for any purpose other than that agreed in advance in writing with the organisers.

Disclaimer

All best endeavours will be made to present the program as advertised. However, the organisers and its agents reserve the right to alter or cancel without prior notice, any of the arrangements, timetables, plans or other items relating directly or indirectly to the Symposium for any reason beyond its reasonable control. The organiser and its agents are not liable for any loss or inconvenience caused as a result of such alteration. 

ISUOG contact information

Address: ISUOG, 122 Freston Road, London W10 6TR, UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7471 9955
Registration enquiries: [email protected] 
All other enquiries: [email protected]

Official language

The official language of the Symposium is English. 

Rules of conduct

We are committed to providing a professional, friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all attendees, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors participating in our virtual events. We expect all participants to help ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone. Unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated during any portion of a meeting or event.
 
Consequences of misconduct may include:
 
  1. Immediate removal from event without warning
  2. Restrictions from future ISUOG events
Our virtual event platform offers all participants to connect with one another during and for up to 30 days after the event. We ask that you use this option sensibly and respect other attendees’ preferences and wishes. 

Unauthorised providers

Unfortunately many large international events are now being targeted by fraudulent or unauthorised websites offering online registrations to delegates and exhibitors. Often these websites are designed to look like official event websites, but they are not. Please be vigilant when making plans. Online registration is only ever provided through this official ISUOG website. Please check that any registration/confirmation emails you receive end in ‘@isuog.org’ . If you are unsure about any transaction or email, please email [email protected] and we will investigate your concerns.

 


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