Fetal Neuroimaging

Updated: January 12, 2026

Program directors

Dr. Shiri Shinar
Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, Head of the Fetal Neurology Clinic
Mount Sinai Hospital 
Email: shiri.shinar@sinaihealth.ca 

Dr. Elka Miller
Pediatric Neuroradiologist
SickKids Hospital
Email: elka.miller@sickkids.ca 

Sites: Mount Sinai Hospital and SickKids Hospital

Application Deadline: Submit the Fellowship Application Form (PDF) by February 28 of each year. Send applications to Melissa Lee: melissa.lee2@sinaihealth.ca.

Minimum Requirements for Applicants

• Certification in Maternal–Fetal Medicine (or equivalent subspecialty radiology training)
• Extensive experience in fetal anomaly scanning
• A demonstrated track record of research productivity, including involvement in scholarly projects, presentations and publications

Program description

The Fetal Neuroimaging Fellowship is a one-year advanced training program jointly established between Mount Sinai Hospital and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), offering a unique, integrated experience in fetal brain ultrasound, MRI and multidisciplinary neurodevelopmental care. The program provides comprehensive exposure to all facets of prenatal neuroimaging — from in vivo fetal ultrasound and MRI to postmortem imaging and clinicopathologic correlation — within two world-leading tertiary centres.

At Mount Sinai Hospital, fellows focus on advanced fetal neurosonography, acquiring enhanced image acquisition skills and postmortem neuroimaging, prenatal diagnosis and counseling within the Fetal Neurology Clinic, complemented by rotations in fetal pathology, genetics and neonatal developmental follow-up.

At SickKids Hospital, fellows gain hands-on experience in fetal MRI acquisition and interpretation, postnatal and antenatal, and cross-specialty collaboration with radiologists, neurologists and neurosurgeons.

This fellowship bridges clinical and research excellence, equipping physicians with the skills necessary to lead multidisciplinary neurology teams in the evaluation, diagnosis and longitudinal management of fetuses with brain anomalies.

See details about the curriculum (PDF).

Objectives

The fellowship’s overarching goal is to develop clinical and academic leaders in fetal neuroimaging, integrating state-of-the-art imaging expertise with an understanding of neurodevelopmental, pathology and genetics.

By the end of the program, fellows will:

1. Develop in-depth expertise in fetal brain imaging, including the ability to obtain high quality images, identify, characterize, and interpret a full range of fetal CNS anomalies.
2. Master advanced fetal neurosonography via tranabdominal and transvaginal approachs, applying high-resolution, multiplanar and 3D techniques for detailed brain and spine evaluation.
3. Gain proficiency in fetal MRI, including study acquisition, protocol optimization, and image interpretation, emphasizing integration with ultrasound findings and their clinical implications.
4. Correlate imaging findings with postmortem results, genetics, and clinical outcomes to enhance diagnostic accuracy and research insights.
5. Engage in multidisciplinary education, working closely with experts in pathology, pediatric neurology, genetics, and developmental pediaetrics to understand the broader implications of prenatal findings.
6. Contribute to academic advancement through research, conference presentations, and publications focused on prenatal neuroimaging and its impact on clinical care.
7. Develop leadership skills necessary to build and sustain integrated fetal neurology clinics in other centers.