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Maternal–Fetal Medicine Fellowship in Europe

Compare 47 Maternal–Fetal Medicine fellowship programs in 13 countries across Europe. Also searched as MFM fellowship, maternal fetal medicine fellowship, high-risk obstetrics fellowship.

47 programs13 countries23 open to international applicants

Maternal–Fetal Medicine by country in Europe

United Kingdom 11Switzerland 10Netherlands 9Germany 5Ireland 2France 2Italy 2Spain 1Portugal 1Sweden 1Denmark 1Slovakia 1Croatia 1

Other specialties in Europe

Gynecologic Oncology 132Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstruction 55Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility 38MIGS & Endoscopic Surgery 27Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology 19General & Global OB-GYN 17Women's Health & Medical Gynecology 5Obstetric & Gynecologic Ultrasound 4OB-GYN Hospitalist & Leadership 3

Maternal–Fetal Medicine worldwide

Maternal–Fetal Medicine 258

Maternal–Fetal Medicine fellowships in Europe

United Kingdom

Maternal and Fetal Medicine Subspecialty Training

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) – UK Deaneries/NHS Trusts

SpecialtyMaternal–Fetal Medicine
DurationIndicative 24 months; up to 36 months for a full-time trainee entering at ST5 with minimal relevant experience (competency-based)
DeadlinePer individual post advert (usually advertised in the BMJ)
InternationalConfirm eligibility
View program →Official source linked
United Kingdom · Bristol

Subspecialty Training in Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Severn Deanery (NHS England South West) – University Hospitals Bristol and Weston, St Michael's Hospital

SpecialtyMaternal–Fetal Medicine
DurationTypically 2–3 years (RCOG subspecialty training); confirm with program
DeadlineRCOG subspecialty training posts are advertised periodically (NHS Jobs/…
InternationalConfirm eligibility
View program →Rachel Liebling+1
United Kingdom · Gillingham

Clinical Fellow in Fetal-Maternal Medicine

Medway NHS Foundation Trust – Medway Maritime Hospital

SpecialtyMaternal–Fetal Medicine
Duration12 months
DeadlineAdvertised on NHS Jobs (2025 advert) — confirm current cycle
InternationalConfirm eligibility
View program →Ranjit AkolekarPadma VankayalapatiJaroslaw Beta+2
Switzerland · Bern

SIWF Advanced Training in Fetal-Maternal Medicine — Inselspital Bern

Inselspital, Bern University Hospital — University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

SpecialtyMaternal–Fetal Medicine
Duration3-year SIWF advanced-training pathway, subject to recognition of prior training and centre rotation plan
DeadlineNo central annual deadline is published; apply to the institution for a…
InternationalMay be considered
View program →Daniel Surbek
Netherlands · Amsterdam

Fellowship Perinatologie (Perinatology)

Amsterdam UMC

SpecialtyMaternal–Fetal Medicine
DurationNormally 24 months full-time; prior documented competencies may support an individually approved adjustment
DeadlineNo national deadline; recruitment and selection are organized locally a…
InternationalMay be considered
View program →E. Pajkrt
Netherlands · Breda

Fellowship Perinatologie (Perinatology)

Amphia Hospital

SpecialtyMaternal–Fetal Medicine
DurationNormally 24 months full-time; prior documented competencies may support an individually approved adjustment
DeadlineNo national deadline; recruitment and selection are organized locally a…
InternationalMay be considered
View program →M.G.K. Dijksterhuis
Netherlands · Groningen

Fellowship Perinatologie (Perinatology)

University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)

SpecialtyMaternal–Fetal Medicine
DurationNormally 24 months full-time; prior documented competencies may support an individually approved adjustment
DeadlineNo national deadline; recruitment and selection are organized locally a…
InternationalMay be considered
View program →Official source linked
Netherlands · Leiden

Fellowship Perinatologie (Perinatology)

Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC)

SpecialtyMaternal–Fetal Medicine
DurationNormally 24 months full-time; prior documented competencies may support an individually approved adjustment
DeadlineThe latest published LUMC vacancy closed 7 October 2026; monitor LUMC a…
InternationalMay be considered
View program →M. Sueters
France · Paris

DIU Pathologies Maternelles et Grossesse

Université Paris Cité, Hôpital Antoine-Béclère and Hôpital Bichat

SpecialtyMaternal–Fetal Medicine
Duration80 hours across two five-day teaching sessions plus an in-person examination and dissertation
DeadlineApplications for 2026–2027: 25 August 2026 to 1 January 2027
InternationalConfirm eligibility
View program →Laurent Mandelbrot
France · Strasbourg

DIU Médecine Fœtale

Université de Strasbourg and the interregional fetal-medicine network

SpecialtyMaternal–Fetal Medicine
Duration1 year; 180 hours including 100 hours of teaching and 80 hours of practical placement (at least 20 clinical sessions)
DeadlineSelection and administrative-registration dates are set locally; contac…
InternationalMay be considered
View program →Anne-Sophie Weingertner
Ireland · Dublin

International Clinical Fellowship in Maternal Medicine

Royal College of Physicians of Ireland – Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

SpecialtyMaternal–Fetal Medicine
DurationUp to 3 years
DeadlineThe official brochure covers the 2025/2026 academic year; confirm the c…
InternationalMay be considered
View program →Official source linked
Denmark · Copenhagen

DSOG Subspecialisering — Føtalmedicin

Dansk Selskab for Obstetrik og Gynækologi (DSOG)

SpecialtyMaternal–Fetal Medicine
Duration2 years (individual extension possible)
DeadlineNo single national call date; submit education plan for approval by the…
InternationalConfirm eligibility
View program →Official source linked
Portugal · Lisbon

Subespecialidade de Medicina Materno-Fetal

Ordem dos Médicos — Colégio de Ginecologia/Obstetrícia (Subespecialidade de Medicina Materno-Fetal)

SpecialtyMaternal–Fetal Medicine
DurationNot stated as a single fixed duration on the admissions page; governed by the approved Subspecialty Regulation and logbook — confirm with the Subspecialty Directorate
DeadlineNot published as a single national deadline; follow Ordem dos Médicos S…
InternationalConfirm eligibility
View program →Official source linked
Sweden · Stockholm

Subspecialisering — Fostermedicin

Svensk Förening för Obstetrik och Gynekologi (SFOG)

SpecialtyMaternal–Fetal Medicine
DurationAs a rule, 3 years
DeadlineNo single open call; named supervisor and department-head attestation r…
InternationalConfirm eligibility
View program →Official source linked

Frequently asked questions

How many Maternal–Fetal Medicine fellowships are there in Europe?

OBGYN Fellow lists 47 Maternal–Fetal Medicine programs in 13 countries across Europe: United Kingdom (11), Switzerland (10), Netherlands (9), Germany (5), Ireland (2), France (2).

Can international applicants join a Maternal–Fetal Medicine fellowship in Europe?

23 of 47 listed programs indicate that international applicants may be considered. Licensing, registration and visa rules vary by country; confirm with each program.

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