This society was formed in 1988 as an important interest group
of the American Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM).
The ISPO has over 300 members from over 40 countries. The ISPO
meets annually at the same time as the SMFM and plays an important
role in fostering educational links internationally and providing an
additional forum for delegates to present scientific endeavors to an
international audience.
Due to an unprecedented demand for such a forum the ISPO decided
to extend its activities to include the organization of an
international scientific meeting outside of the USA every two-three
years. The first meeting was held in Athens, Greece in June 2000 and
was extremely successful with over 250 delegates attending.
The second meeting was in Adelaide, Australia in 2003 and it was
both a scientific and financial success. The third meeting was
held in Dublin, Ireland 18 - 21 May, 2005. The World Congress of Perinatal
Medicine was held in Florence, Italy 9-13 September, 2007. The 2008
meeting was held in Dallas, Texas, USA from January 28 to February
2.
The 2009 ISPO
scientific meeting will take place in San Diego, California, Thursday January 29 2009 at 5:30
PM. Abstracts may be
submitted utilizing the on-line form and e-mailed to
fmariona@comcast.net deadline November 1st,
2008.
Abstract Submission Form
- click to download.
To join the ISPO, please use our
registration
form.
International Society of Perinatal
Obstetricians