GP Education
Ramsay Health Care is committed to the ongoing education of general practitioners and the wider medical community.
Ramsay Health Care has been a Provider of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) since 2000, offering a wide variety of topics in medicine, surgery, obstetrics & gynaecology, paediatrics and mental health. These activities are in partnership with our specialists and other health professions delivered as interactive, practical education sessions with a focus on innovation, hands-on involvement and practical tips.
In the 2020-2022 triennium, Ramsay Health Care will provide:
- face-to-face and virtual education sessions,
- online education videos to view at any time and
- support for Peer Group Learning.
Upcoming education events will be published here. If you are interested in some tailored GP education, please contact the GP Liaison Officer.
Men's Health Week Update: Prostate Cancer
This education session provides a timely review of new developments in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
Learning outcomes include:
- Describe the pros and cons of early prostate cancer diagnosis and the role of MRI
- Outline current treatment options for advanced prostate cancer
- Identify the benefits of physiotherapy pre/post prostate surgery
Presenters
| When |
16 Jun 2022 06:30 PM
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| Where |
Lagoon Seafood Restaurant
George Hanley Drive
North Wollongong |
| RSVP |
13 Jun 2022 |
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Always On Events
All over the Joint
This activity can be undertaken at anytime. The sessions have been recorded from a series of live Zoom education events held during September and October 2021.
In this four-part series, Wollongong Private Hospital orthopaedic surgeons will discuss how to diagnose and treat a range of common problems related to the knee, foot and ankle, shoulder, elbow and hand.
This recording includes:
Session 1 - Foot and Ankle
Session 2 - Knee
Session 3 - Shoulder and Elbow
Session 4 - Hand
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify common fractures and ligament injuries of the foot and ankle
- Describe how to assess and manage knee arthritis in the younger patient
- Outline targeted history and examination of someone with a painful shoulder
- Describe the surgical management of common elbow conditions
- Describe how to assess and treat suspected scaphoid fractures
Presenters
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Dr Anthony Cadden - Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot and Ankle
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Dr Rui Niu - Orthopaedic Surgery - Shoulders and Upper Limb
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Dr Tad Gunkelman - Orthopaedic Surgery - Hip and Knee
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Dr Peter Scougall - Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand
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Dr Anthony Barker - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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| When |
Anytime |
| Where |
Video recording |
| RSVP | 01 Dec 2022 |
| Expiry Date | 01 Dec 2022 |
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Eye Openers
This activity can be undertaken at anytime. The session has been recorded from a live Zoom education event held in August 2021.
Learning outcomes include:
- Identify common causes of vision loss and how to screen for them
- Outline the management of age - related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts
- Describe screening, prevention and management protocols for diabetic retinopathy
Presenters
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Dr Steven Yun - Ophthalmology
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| When |
Anytime |
| Where |
Video recording |
| RSVP | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Expiry Date | 30 Sep 2022 |
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Home is where the heart is
This activity can be undertaken at anytime. The session has been recorded from a live Zoom education event held in November 2021.
Learning outcomes include:
- Identify how to assess and manage systolic murmurs
- Describe latest options/ outcomes for patients undergoing aortic/mitral valve surgery and CABG
- Outline the assessment and initial management of someone presenting with chest pain
Presenters
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Dr Edward Danson - Cardiology - Interventional
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A/Prof Astin Lee - Cardiology - Interventional
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Dr Jorge Moragues - Cardiology
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Dr Mohammad Azari - Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Professor Adam El-Gamel - Cardiothoracic Surgery
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| When |
Anytime |
| Where |
Video recording |
| RSVP | 08 Dec 2021 |
| Expiry Date | 30 Dec 2022 |
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Keeping Abreast
This activity can be undertaken at anytime. The session has been recorded from a live Zoom education event held in August 2021.
- Describe current surgical techniques for breast cancer including both wide local excision and mastectomy options
- Outline the role and timing of neoadjuvant chemotherapy
- Outline the latest breast conserving techniques and advances in reconstruction surgery
Presenters
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Dr Matthew Beck - Breast Surgery
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Dr Tony Palasovski - Breast Surgery
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Dr Matthew Starr - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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| When |
Anytime |
| Where |
Video Recording |
| RSVP | 01 Dec 2022 |
| Expiry Date | 01 Dec 2022 |
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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in the Elderly
This activity can be undertaken at anytime. The session has been recorded from a live Zoom education event held in March 2022.
Learning outcomes include:
- Describe assessment and first line treatment of vaginal prolapse
- Outline the initial treatment of nocturia in older patients
- Identify a care path for people with incontinence
Presenters
| When |
Anytime |
| Where |
Video recording |
| RSVP | 30 Dec 2022 |
| Expiry Date | 30 Dec 2022 |
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Weight Matters
This activity can be undertaken at anytime. The session has been recorded from a live Zoom education event held in April 2022.
Learning outcomes include:
- Identify a care path for someone looking to lose weight – the role of the GP, dietitian, surgical team
- Outline weight loss surgical options-criteria, risks, benefits, perioperative care
- Describe post weight loss reconstructive surgical procedures, timing, outcomes, pre/post op care
Presenters
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Dr Anthony Barker - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Dr Jason Maani - Bariatric - Obesity Surgery
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| When |
Anytime |
| Where |
Video recording |
| RSVP | 30 Dec 2022 |
| Expiry Date | 30 Dec 2022 |
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