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Poster Session 1

(340) Curriculum variability in Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship programs

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Submitting Author and Presenting Author(s)

Ryan D. Farias, MD

University of Virginia School of Medicine
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

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Christopher S. Ennen, MD

Assistant Professor
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Adam J. Schettler, MD

MFM Fellow
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Objective:
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ABOG) guidelines for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) fellowship curricula specify rotation requirements for only 22 out of the 36 months of training. This offers considerable flexibility, but may also impact the baseline skill and knowledge of graduating fellows. The purpose of this study was to review publicly available curriculum data from fellowship program websites and compare how time is allocated across clinical and research rotations.

Study Design:
This cross-sectional descriptive study reviewed curriculum information from websites of all 111 ACGME-accredited MFM fellowship programs in the United States. Data was collected on the number of months assigned to clinical and research rotations, as well as the structure of research time. Descriptive statistics were calculated including median, interquartile range (IQR), mode, range, and median deviation from ACGME minimum requirements (Table 1).

Results:
55% of program websites included at least some information on specific clinical rotations and 60% described the structure of the research curriculum. Ultrasound showed the greatest median deviation from ACGME requirements, with a +3-month difference. Most programs (78%) distributed research time in blocks across the fellowship. Research time ranged from 12 to 20 months, and clinical rotation lengths also varied widely (Table 1).

Conclusion:
There is significant variety in MFM fellowship curricula structure, particularly related to time allocated to clinical and research rotations. However, a substantial proportion of programs do not provide this information on their websites. Given the flexibility in curriculum structure, it is important for program websites to include curriculum information to help guide applicants in applying to programs aligned with their training goals. National organizations could use this data and post-fellowship experiences to adjust requirements.