Sonographers should be aware of the prevalence, etiology, prenatal sonographic features, management and prognosis for both common and rare fetal abnormalities. Most major fetal abnormalities can now be diagnosed at the routine 11-13 and 18-23 weeks scans.

Requirements for certification

Please attend all online courses through our new FMF website.

From March 2026, registration will be required to qualify for a license extension for the risk calculation software. All new licenses will be issued exclusively through the new website.

To apply for a new license or request a license extension, please follow instructions published on your original FMF Page. Please continue using your original FMF page on this website to apply for and access compatible license files via the Software section.

Note: Some countries have additional certification requirements.

USA: Visit www.fetalmedicineusa.com for accreditation instructions and contact details.

Australia: Contact RANZCOG for accreditation and image submission details.

Further updates and requirements will be posted online soon.

The full FMF certificate in fetal abnormalities will be awarded only to candidates who have successfully completed the two year FMF clinical fellowship in London or provided a satisfactory proof of practical assessment (awarded on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the FMF). 

We are no longer accepting images for assessment.