GP Education
Ramsay has been a major provider of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) since 2000, offering education to general practitioners and the wider medical community across a variety of medical and surgical specialties. These activities are delivered in partnership with our specialists and other health care professionals as interactive, practical sessions with a focus on innovation, hands-on involvement, and practical tips.
CPD requirements set by the Medical Board of Australia require all medical professionals to have a CPD home and undertake 50 hours of CPD each year. Comprising of:
- 12.5 hours Educational Activities (EA)
- 25 hours combined Reviewing Performance (RP) and Measuring Outcomes (MO), with a minimum of 5 hours for each
- 12.5 hours free choice across any 3 of the listed categories.
In addition the RACGP requires Basic Life Support to be completed every 3 years.
Unlocking Knee Health: From early intervention to cutting-edge solutions
Common knee problems, red flags, surgery - who, when, why, rehabilitation, OA of the knee
Learning outcomes include:
- Outline the diagnosis and management of knee arthritis and other common knee conditions
- Describe new technologies available in the management of common knee conditions
- Outline the role of rehabilitation in knee recovery
Presenters
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DR MYLES COOLICAN - Orthopaedic Surgery
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DR DAVID PARKER - Orthopaedic Surgery
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DR JOBE SHATROV - Orthopaedic Surgery
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| When |
23 Oct 2024 06:30 PM
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| Where |
Landmark Orthopaedics
Level 2
500 Pacific Highway
St Leonards
NSW
2065 |
| RSVP |
22 Oct 2024 |
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Liver and pancreatic update
Recorded at a live CPD session in September 2024.
Learning outcomes include:
- Outline the current management of alcoholic liver disease and when to refer to a specialist
- Identify the investigations and scans and when then should be performed to diagnose pancreatic cancer
- Describe role/appropriate use of MetapanelTM
Presenters
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DR ANUBHAV MITTAL - General Surgery
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DR CHARLOTTE KNOX - Gastroenterology
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| When |
Available Anytime
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| Where |
Always on
video recording |
| RSVP |
31 Mar 2025 |
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Vascular and valvular updates
This session wasr recorded at live GP education session in June 2024.
Learning outcomes include:
- Identify surgical options for cardiac valvular disease
- Describe the clinical presentation of aortic aneurysm, dissection and who to screen
- Outline the GP management of aortic aneurysm, red flags and when to refer
Presenters
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DR MANU MATHUR - Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
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DR VIKRAM PUTTASWAMY - Vascular Surgery
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| When |
Available Anytime
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| Where |
Always on video recording |
| RSVP |
30 Nov 2024 |
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Thyroid masterclass
This session was recorded at a live GP education session in August 2024.
Learning outcomes include:
- Describe the appropriate investigations for someone with a suspected thyroid disorder
- Identify the surgical options for common thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal disorders
- Outline the available treatment options for someone with thyroid eye disease
Presenters
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DR ALEX PAPACHRISTOS - General Surgery
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DR ANNA STORY - Endocrinology
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Dr EDWINA EADE - Ophthalmology
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| When |
Available Anytime
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| Where |
Always on
video recording |
| RSVP |
28 Feb 2025 |
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Incontinence Pathways
This session was recorded from a live GP education session in March 2024.
Learning outcomes include:
- Outline the diagnosis and management of urinary incontinence
- Describe conservative and surgical management of faecal incontinence
- Identify the role of physiotherapy in both faecal and urinary incontinence
Presenters
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DR AMANDA CHUNG - Urology
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Dr ADA NG - General Surgery
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| When |
Available Anytime
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| Where |
Always on video recording |
| RSVP |
20 May 2025 |
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