International clinical education

Monochorionic twins.

Diagnosis, prognosis, perinatal management and long-term outcome — an intensive two-day postgraduate course in Florence.

Evidence-led / Simulation-based / International faculty
October 1–2

2026 · Florence

Meyer Health CampusHands-on fetal medicine training.
01Course format

Scientific sessions, case discussion and practical simulation.

02Location

Meyer Health Campus, Florence, Italy.

03Language

The course will be held in English.

04Diploma

Diploma issued by the PREIS School.

Course overview

A focused programme for complex twin pregnancy care.

Built for clinicians involved in fetal medicine, ultrasound, obstetrics and perinatal management of monochorionic twin pregnancies.

Organizers

International academic leadership

Enrico Lopriore, Ruben Quintero and Valentina Tsibizova.

Practical part

Simulation Centre at MHC

Ultrasound simulation, laser therapy demonstration and placental staining.

Registration fee

Included course package

€500 by August 31st

€600 after August 31st.

Scientific programme

Two days of diagnosis, prognosis and management.

Sessions combine faculty-led teaching, structured discussion, participant cases and hands-on demonstration.

Day one

October 1st, 2026

08:30–18:00
08:30–08:45

General introduction

Gian Carlo Di Renzo, Enrico Lopriore, Valentina Tsibizova. Introduction, objectives and interactive survey.

08:45–10:20

Monochorionic twins: a general overview

Ruben Quintero, followed by "To be the mother of monochorionic twins" with Stephanie Ernst and Q&A.

10:40–12:40

Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS)

Chairpersons: Mark Kilby, Valentina Tsibizova.

  • US diagnosis and pitfalls
  • Antenatal and neonatal management
  • Long-term outcome and participant case discussion
13:40–16:00

Laser demonstration and monochorionic placenta

Simulation Centre at MHC with Ruben Quintero, Valentina Tsibizova, Enrico Lopriore and Sophie Groene.

Hands-on / simulation
16:20–18:00

Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence (TAPS)

Chairpersons: Eftichia Kontopoulos and Enrico Lopriore. Diagnosis, management, outcomes and audience cases.

Day two

October 2nd, 2026

08:30–13:00
08:30–10:30

Selective Fetal Growth Restriction (sFGR)

Chairpersons: Sophie Groene and Ruben Quintero.

  • US diagnosis and pitfalls
  • Antenatal management
  • Neonatal management and long-term outcome
  • Participants' cases and questions
10:30–11:00

Coffee break

A short interval between the morning scientific sessions.

11:00–12:40

Monoamniotic twins, TRAP, triplets and rarities

Chairpersons: Eftichia Kontopoulos and Valentina Tsibizova. Presentation and discussion from Linh Thuy Dinh, Sophie Groene, Enrico Lopriore, Fernando Moron and Ruben Quintero.

12:40–13:00

Evaluation and discussion

Final discussion with participants, wrap up, delivery of diplomas and farewell lunch.

Diploma issued
Hands-on simulation

Train with confidence in a dedicated clinical environment.

The practical part takes place in the adjacent Simulation Center at Meyer Health Campus.

Laser therapy demonstration with MC twins model or video-based discussion where no clinical cases are available.

Monochorionic placenta demonstration and injection with color dye.

Know more
OPUS-style learningSimulation, ultrasound and faculty-led clinical scenarios.
Faculty

International specialists in fetal and perinatal medicine.

Faculty and contributors from Europe, the USA, Brazil and Vietnam.

Ruben QuinteroUSA
Enrico LoprioreThe Netherlands
Valentina TsibizovaItaly
Eftichia KontopoulosUSA
Mark KilbyUnited Kingdom
Janice GibsonUnited Kingdom
Sophie GroeneThe Netherlands
Stephanie ErnstThe Netherlands
Course information

Ready to join us?

Register now for the two-day intensive course on monochorionic twin pregnancies in Florence. Limited places available.

Course details

Fee €500 by August 31st; €600 after that date.
Included Access to scientific sessions, coffee and tea breaks, working lunch, simulation materials, scientific syllabus and PREIS School diploma.
Language The course will be held in English.

Supported education

Supported by an unrestricted educational grant.

No online payment is required at this stage. The interface is prepared for future registration and payment integration.