BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GPHQ - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:GPHQ X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.gphq.com.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for GPHQ REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Perth BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:AWST DTSTART:20160101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20160101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20160402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20161001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20170401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20170930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20180331T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20181006T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170729 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170730 DTSTAMP:20260404T053018 CREATED:20170710T192900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015605Z UID:19916-1501286400-1501372799@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Medical Symposium: Controversies in General Practice DESCRIPTION:RACGP WA is proud to present the fourth annual medical symposium. This landmark general practice education event will explore common controversies in a GPs day-to-day work\, with a carefully designed program that will stimulate debate and enthuse all participants and guests. \nThe following topics will be explored: \n– CT coronary calcium scoring: Let’s get to the heart of it.\n– Medicalisation of infancy: What to treat\, how to treat\, when to treat.\n– ADHD: Are we medicating personality?\n– Medicinal use of cannabis: The highs and the lows. \nThe ‘Controversies in general practice’ program (which will be followed by a sundowner) will give participants the opportunity to network with colleagues and speakers. There will also be wine tasting thanks to Xanadu Wines. \nPlease find attached the complete program or register online now to avoid missing out! URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/medical-symposium-controversies-general-practice/ LOCATION:Wollaston Conference Centre\, 5 Wollaston Road\, Mount Claremont\, WA\, 6010\, Australia CATEGORIES:Charity Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2017-07-11-at-10.59.01-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="RACGP WA":MAILTO:wa.events@racgp.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170727T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170727T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053018 CREATED:20170705T203530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015600Z UID:19895-1501178400-1501187400@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Life after Bariatric Surgery DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/life-after-bariatric-surgery/ LOCATION:Black Swan Health – Osborne Park\, 137 Main Street\, Osborne Park\, WA\, 6017\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Bariatric-Invitation_Page_1-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Black Swan Health":MAILTO:Clare.Leavy@blackswanhealth.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170727 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170728 DTSTAMP:20260404T053018 CREATED:20170507T182306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015444Z UID:19365-1501113600-1501199999@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Cutting Edge: Advanced Procedures DESCRIPTION:The Cutting Edge: Advanced Procedures workshop is a hands-on\, cadaveric dissection focused skills training workshop. \nAbout \nThis workshop is designed to provide GPs with a higher than average level of skill in surgery and access to appropriate levels of equipment and operating facilities with the opportunity to refine and consolidate their surgical techniques. This enables the provision of a greater level of service to patients and the community. \nThe Advanced Procedures workshop aims to equip GPs with a reliable foundation in advanced procedural skills. It is an excellent advanced level course. It does not provide certification of competence in any of the procedures outlined and practised. Limited Observer positions are available. \nWorkshop Content \nThe workshop focuses on the following procedures: \n Tendon release for trigger finger\n Terminalisation of digit\n Carpal tunnel release\n Vasectomy\n Burr hole demonstration\n Flexor tenotomy and plantar fascia release\n Fasciotomy for compartment syndrome\n Wedge resection of ingrowing nailbed ablation and other digital nail procedures \nTraining Grants:\nThe Australian Government is offering training grants of $2000 per day to rural and remote procedural and emergency medicine GPs to maintain their respective skills.\nFor further information about the grants contact: \nCheryl Shepley\nRACGP National Rural Faculty\n1800 636 764\nrural.procedural.grants@racgp.org.au \nWorkshop Inclusions \n Fresh frozen human cadaveric dissection\n Didactic sessions\n All meals and refreshments URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/cutting-edge-advanced-procedures/ LOCATION:CTEC\, The University of Western Australia\, Entrance No. 2\, Hackett Drive\, CRAWLEY\, WA\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ORGANIZER;CN="Mr John Linehan":MAILTO:john.linehan@uwa.edu.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170726T181500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170726T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053018 CREATED:20170511T182941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015452Z UID:19440-1501092900-1501104600@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Care of the Palliative Patient - The Role of Radiation Therapy DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/care-of-the-palliative-patient-the-role-of-radiation-therapy/ LOCATION:University Club of Western Australia\, Hackett Drive\, Entrance 1\, Carpark 3\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:DInner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Capture-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Genesis CancerCare":MAILTO:Aileen.Eiszele@genesiscancercare.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170726T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170726T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170614T221651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015531Z UID:19749-1501092000-1501102800@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Bariatric and reflux surgery - evidence and the myth... DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Mr Alan Thomas\n Mr Krishna Epari\n A/Prof Mohammed Ballal\n Mr Sanjeeva Kariyawasam \nThis session will focus on: \n Bariatric Surgery & Hiatal Hernia Surgery\no The mechanism of disease\no Intervention\no Causes of failure and what to do about it \nEvent Details: \nDate: Wednesday 26th July \nVenue: Auditorium & Function Rooms\, MURTEC entrance \nTime: 6:00pm registration and dinner\n 7.00pm – 9.00pm education \nParking: Free onsite parking\, enter via Gate 3 (off Fiona Wood Road) \nCost: No charge\, sponsored by St John of God Murdoch Hospital \nPlaces: Limited to 40 places only \nSubmit: your questions on these topics to GPEducation.Murdoch@sjog.org.au so that they can be reviewed and answered by the presenters \nRSVP – Please register online at www.bit.ly/MU-GP2 \nTelephone 0466 364 347 if you have any queries \nCPD points \nThis event entitles you to receive 4 (CAT 2) CPD points as endorsed by the RACGP URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/upper-gi-gp-education-save-the-date/ LOCATION:St John of God – Murdoch\, 100 Murdoch Dr\, Murdoch WA 6150\, WA\, 6150\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/UpperGI_July_2017-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SJOG Murdoch GP Education Program":MAILTO:gpeducation.murdoch@sjog.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170726T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170726T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170612T185015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015528Z UID:19707-1501090200-1501101000@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Common Hand Conditions: A Team Approach DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/common-hand-conditions-a-team-approach-2/ LOCATION:South of Perth Yacht Club Wardroom (upstairs)\, Coffee Point Road\, Applecross\, WA\, 6153\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Hand-Works-GP-Seminar-26-July-2017-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hand Works Occupational Therapy":MAILTO:practicemanager@handworks.net.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20170726T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20170729T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170223T033332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015311Z UID:18735-1501057800-1501347600@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Skin Cancer Summit and Masterclasses DESCRIPTION:The 2017 program will feature two days of masterclasses followed by a two-day summit\, offering you the unique opportunity to hear from the world’s leading experts\, delivering the latest clinical content on skin cancer prevention\, diagnosis and treatment. \nThe masterclasses will allow you to delve deeply into a particular skin cancer area and learn on a variety of topics\, which will not all be covered in the summit. Don’t miss the opportunity to interact more closely with the presenters in a smaller group format to help you improve your clinical practice. \nAs much as we love to learn\, we also like to have fun. The summit will offer various opportunities to exchange your thoughts with peers and the presenters\, all sharing an interest in and passion for skin cancer medicine. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/skin-cancer-summit-and-masterclasses/ LOCATION:Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre\, Corner of Merivale & Glenelg St South Bank\,\, Queensland\, 4101\, Australia CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SCI-Conference-Header_1461x528__1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="HealthCert":MAILTO:info@healthcert.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170711T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170711T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170613T211947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015529Z UID:19742-1499794200-1499794200@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Integrative Oncology DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/integrative-oncology/ LOCATION:Harry Perkins Institute for Medical Research\, Seminar Room G24\, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital QE2 Campus\, Verdun Street\, Nedlands\, WA\, 6009\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/WACOGCOL-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Western Australian Clinical Oncology Group":MAILTO:wacog@cancerwa.asn.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170708T081500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170709T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170223T195833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015333Z UID:18760-1499501700-1499616000@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Advanced Certificate of Clinical Procedures DESCRIPTION:The Advanced Certificate of Clinical Procedures will allow you to consolidate your procedural skills and teach you the most advanced clinic-based procedures\, including contraception and injections as well as treatment options for a variety of commonly encountered surgical problems in primary care. The two-day certificate course is delivered face-to-face in a small group setting with experienced clinicians and consist of highly practical sessions with supporting theory. \nTraining in these procedures will address: \n– Recall relevant basic anatomical principles and their application.\n– Review the systemic\, regional and clinical anatomy of joints and relevant soft tissues\, the inguinal region\, female genital tract and skin.\n– Identify the anatomical layers and dangers involved in specific procedures (joint and soft tissue puncture\, vasectomy\, IUD fitting and skin lesion removal)\n– Specify the basic principles of joint puncture and soft tissue injections\n– Recognize and describe specific conditions that require joint puncture and soft tissue injections\n– Discuss anesthesia and safe practices for advanced clinical procedures\n– Describe the process of fitting an IUD in a step by step sequence \nThe course qualifies for the Rural Procedural Grant and the HealthCert GP Registrars Scholarship ($500 off). Upon completion of the course\, participants will receive a course completion certificate. \nFull price: $3\,195 | Early Bird: $2\,995 | Deferred payment: $845 monthly x 4 URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/advanced-certificate-of-clinical-procedures/ LOCATION:Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 1 Convention Centre Pl\, South Wharf\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia CATEGORIES:Multi Day Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PCOP-4-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HealthCert":MAILTO:info@healthcert.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170708T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170709T164500 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170223T034842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015312Z UID:18748-1499500800-1499618700@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Professional Certificate of Aesthetic Medicine DESCRIPTION:The course is aimed at GPs with a clinical interest in the science of Aesthetic Medicine and the wish to grow their practice in that area. This course assumes no prior knowledge or specific training in the aesthetics field. Participants must have completed their MBBS. \nWith Medicare rebates frozen for consultations and the cost of providing medical care increasing\, incorporating aesthetic medical services to your practice will enhance your patients’ overall experience and allow you to operate a more profitable and financially secure practice. \nThe certificate course will provide the clinician with a range of skills at an introductory level including: \n– Basic concepts of aesthetic medicine\, facial ageing and skin classifications.\n– Facial anatomy\, facial anaesthesia and planning of cosmetic procedures.\n– Selection of patients\, consultation process and facial examination.\n– Light and laser treatment options for dermatology and aesthetic concerns.\n– Specific conditions requiring chemical peels and topical skin treatments.\n– Chemical composition of Botulinum Toxin and safe practice for various conditions.\n– Specific skin conditions requiring dermal fillers and basic filler techniques.\n– Possible dangers of various treatment options and medico-legal traps to avoid.\n– The business of aesthetic medicine and how to incorporate the services into your practice/set up a clinic. \nUpon successful completion of the exam\, course participants will receive the Professional Certificate in Aesthetic Medicine and 40 RACGP Category 1 CPD points / 30 ACRRM PRPD points. \nFull price: $3\,195 | Early Bird: $2\,995 | Deferred payment: $845 monthly x 4 URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/professional-certificate-of-aesthetic-medicine-5/ LOCATION:Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 1 Convention Centre Pl\, South Wharf\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia CATEGORIES:Multi Day Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ASTH-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HealthCert":MAILTO:info@healthcert.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170708T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170709T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170223T043455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015325Z UID:18744-1499500800-1499617800@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Professional Certificate of Clinical Procedures DESCRIPTION:This course will provide the clinician with a range of intermediate level skills including the ability to understand and manage a variety of common problems that require office based surgical intervention\, such as foreign body removal\, lacerations\, sebaceous cysts and ingrown toe nails. The program is suitable for GPs\, overseas trained doctors\, newly arrived doctors seeking to work in rural networks\, nurse practitioners and VR doctors who wish to further develop their surgical office-based skills. \nTraining in these procedures will address: \n– Patient assessment\n– Diagnosis\n– Informed consent\n– Local anaesthetics\n– Equipment and consumables\n– Step by step procedural instructions\n– Video demonstration\n– Post-operative care and dressings\n– Management of complications \nThe course qualifies for the Rural Procedural Grant and the HealthCert GP Registrars Scholarship ($500 off). Upon completion of the course\, participants will receive a course completion certificate. \nFull price: $3\,195 | Early Bird: $2\,995 | Deferred payment: $845 monthly x 4 URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/professional-certificate-of-clinical-procedures/ LOCATION:Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 1 Convention Centre Pl\, South Wharf\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia CATEGORIES:Multi Day Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PCOP-1-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HealthCert":MAILTO:info@healthcert.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170708T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170709T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170223T040612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015312Z UID:18737-1499500800-1499616000@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Advanced Certificate of Aesthetic Medicine DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to meet the needs of medical practitioners who are interested in increasing their clinical knowledge and competence in aesthetic principles and the safe practice of latest evidence-based aesthetic medicine procedures. \nThis Advanced Certificate course will provide the clinician with a range of skills including the ability to: \n– Identify and assess common aesthetic presentations\n– Explain and justify an approach to aesthetic patients\n– Review laser physics and evaluate laser safety\n– Describe a total facial assessment and manage patient expectations\n– Review and assess safe hair removal techniques\n– Examine general facial anatomy and assess implications for safe treatment\n– Explain how to apply nerve blocks and examine facial nerve anatomy in detail\n– Identify vascular anatomy\, vascular complications and plan their management\n– Review the use of botulinum toxin\, potential side effects and manage complications \nUpon successful completion of the exam course participants will receive the Advanced Certificate in Aesthetic Medicine and 40 RACGP Category 1 CPD points / 30 ACRRM PRPD points \nFull price: $3\,195 | Early Bird: $2\,995 | Deferred payment: $845 monthly x 4 URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/advanced-certificate-of-aesthetic-medicine-2/ LOCATION:Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 1 Convention Centre Pl\, South Wharf\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia CATEGORIES:Multi Day Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ASTH11-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HealthCert":MAILTO:info@healthcert.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170707T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170707T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170223T200728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015342Z UID:18764-1499450400-1499459400@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Advanced Workshop in Joint Puncture and Soft Tissue Injections DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to meet the needs of General Practitioners who are interested in performing joint puncture and soft tissue injections. Pre-reading takes place online prior to the workshop and joint puncture and soft tissue injections are performed on cadavars at the workshop. \nThis will provide the practitioner with skills at an introductory level including the ability to: \n– Specify the basic principles of joint puncture and soft tissue injections\n– Review basic joint anatomy and plan safe treatment\n– Discuss anesthesia and safe practices\n– Recognize and describe specific conditions that require joint puncture and soft tissue injections\n– Perform joint puncture and soft tissue injections and receive feedback on performance \nThe practical workshop is held in the evenings (after hours) to meet the needs of time-poor medical professionals. The workshop includes hands-on performance under the guidance of an experienced medical practitioner who specialises in the field. Participants are required to complete a pre-workshop reading activity. There is no formal assessment\, but specific individual feedback is provided by the workshop presenter. \nFull price: $895 | Early Bird: $795 URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/advanced-workshop-in-joint-puncture-and-soft-tissue-injections/ LOCATION:Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 1 Convention Centre Pl\, South Wharf\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia CATEGORIES:Evening Educational Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PCOP_3-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="HealthCert":MAILTO:info@healthcert.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170701T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170702T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170608T183506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015528Z UID:19664-1498899600-1499000400@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Aboriginal Health Conference DESCRIPTION:The leading Aboriginal health conference in Western Australia for medical practitioners\, health professionals\, educators\, researchers and Indigenous leaders from across the country who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal Australians. \nThe 2017 conference theme champions | connection | culture will be explored through inspiring keynote speakers\, relevant clinical updates\, practical educational workshops and clinical problem-based case study learning opportunities from leading experts\, medical specialists\, researchers and health practitioners. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/aboriginal-health-conference/ LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton Perth\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/secure-registration-web-image-2017-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rural Health West":MAILTO:choosecountry@ruralhealthwest.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170628T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170628T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170607T220444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015527Z UID:19661-1498674600-1498685400@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Wexford Gastroenterology Educational Dinner Meeting DESCRIPTION:Wexford Gastroenterology invites you to an Educational Dinner Meeting\nTopics: Referral & Consultation Communication – Presentation & Open Discussion\n Inflammatory Bowel Disease Update for General Practice\n Management of Functional Bowel Symptoms in the Paediatric Population \nSpeakers: Dr Callum Pearce\, Consultant Gastroenterologist\, Wexford Gastroenterology\, Fiona Stanley Hospital & Rockingham Hospital \n Dr Abhey Singh\, Consultant Gastroenterologist\, Wexford Gastroenterology\, Fiona Stanley Hospital & Rockingham Hospital \n Dr Kunal Thacker\, Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist\, Wexford Gastroenterology\, Princess Margaret Hospital & Fiona Stanley Hospital URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/wexford-gastroenterology-ecuational-dinner-meeting/ LOCATION:The Esplanade\, 46-54 Marine Terrace\, Fremantle\, Victoria\, 6160\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/wexford-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nikki Vaughan":MAILTO:Nikki.vaughan@abbvie.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170628T063000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170628T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170605T204547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015527Z UID:19617-1498631400-1498640400@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Viral Hepatitis Case Discussion: Hepatitis B and C DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/viral-hepatitis-case-discussion-hepatitis-b-and-c/ LOCATION:Pan Pacific perth\, 207 Adelaide Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia CATEGORIES:DInner ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM":MAILTO:Camille.pesava@ashm.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170627T064500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170627T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170521T015847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015455Z UID:19512-1498545900-1498554000@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Heart Of Diabetes EMPA-REG Outcome Study Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/heart-of-diabetes-empa-reg-outcome-study-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Joondalup Reception Centre\, 102 Boas Ave\, Joondalup\, WA\, 6027\, Australia CATEGORIES:DInner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FullSizeRender-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Garrick Wright":MAILTO:Wright_garrick@lilly.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170624 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170625 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170330T154128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015403Z UID:19076-1498262400-1498348799@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Hepatitis C in Drug and Alcohol Settings Education Program DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/hepatitis-c-in-drug-and-alcohol-settings-education-program/ LOCATION:Assured Ascot Quays Apartment Hotel\, 150 Great Eastern HWY\, Ascot\, WA\, 6104\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM":MAILTO:Camille.pesava@ashm.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170621T060000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170621T083000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170522T223359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015457Z UID:19520-1498024800-1498033800@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Management Updates for COPD in General Practice DESCRIPTION:WAPHA\, Fiona Stanley Hospital & NPS Medicine Wise invite you to attend the HealthPathways CPD event\nPresentations from Dr Li Ping Chung\, Xiyuan Li & Saloni Shah \nLearning outcomes:\n1. Develop skills to enable appropriate assessment and care of patients with COPD to reduce the risk of adverse outcome\n2. Discuss referral pathways for patients with COPD\n3. Use the Stepwise Management of Stable COPD chart to implement a systematic approach to achieve symptom control in patients\n4. Choose inhaled medicines to treat COPD based on potential benefits\, safety profile and patient preference\n5. Discuss the benefit of HealthPathways for yourself and your patient \nCountry GPs: please contact your local WAPHA team to register. URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/management-updates-for-copd-in-general-practice/ LOCATION:Fiona Stanley Hospital for metro GPs and VC for country regions\, 11 Robin Warren Dr\, Murdoch\, WA\, 6150\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="WA Primary Health Alliance":MAILTO:shirley.teshome@wapha.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20170617T081500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20170618T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170223T002420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015302Z UID:18706-1497687300-1497801600@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Advanced Certificate of Skin Cancer Surgery DESCRIPTION:Through this course\, you will acquire and hone the most advanced skin cancer surgery techniques with renowned skin cancer surgeons and an experienced team of surgical assistants. This workshop features a significant practical element with supporting theory and focus on different anatomic areas. The program includes theory and practical sessions on:\n– Facial and cheek anatomy\n– Rhomboid\, advancement and rotation flaps\n– Wedges and graft repair\n– Closures on ear and scalp defects\n– Closures on lip defects\n– Peri-orbital reconstruction on the lower eyelid \nThe course qualifies for the Rural Procedural Grant and the HealthCert GP Registrars Scholarship ($500 off). Upon completion of the course\, participants will receive course completion certificate. \nFull price: $3\,195 | Early Bird: $2\,995 | Deferred payment: $845 monthly x 4 URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/advanced-certificate-of-skin-cancer-surgery/ LOCATION:Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre\, Cnr Gold Coast Highway & TE Peters Drive\, Broadbeach\,\, Queensland\, 4218\, Australia CATEGORIES:Multi Day Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ADSUGHN-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HealthCert":MAILTO:info@healthcert.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20170617T081500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20170618T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170223T001959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015301Z UID:18701-1497687300-1497801600@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Advanced Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine DESCRIPTION:This practical certificate course will consolidate essential skills with more advanced dermatoscopy\, broaden your therapeutic options and practise various surgical techniques which will prepare you for almost any lesion needing elliptical excision. The program includes theory and practical sessions on:\n– Curette and Cautery\n– Diathermy\n– Choas and Clues dermatoscopy\n– Perfecting the ellipse\n– Halo grafting\n– Local anaesthetics \nThe course qualifies for the Rural Procedural Grant and the HealthCert GP Registrars Scholarship ($500 off). Upon completion of the course\, participants will receive course completion certificate. \nFull price: $3\,195 | Early Bird: $2\,995 | Deferred payment: $845 monthly x 4 URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/advanced-certificate-of-skin-cancer-medicine/ LOCATION:Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre\, Cnr Gold Coast Highway & TE Peters Drive\, Broadbeach\,\, Queensland\, 4218\, Australia CATEGORIES:Multi Day Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SCTIC-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="HealthCert":MAILTO:info@healthcert.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20170617T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20170618T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170223T002641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015302Z UID:18708-1497686400-1497801600@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Professional Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine DESCRIPTION:This practical certificate course will provide you with the fundamentals required to effectively diagnose skin cancer and perform basic treatments in the primary care setting. Topics covered include:\n– Dermoscopy\n– Punch and shave biopsy\n– Surgical treatments (practical sessions)\n– Non-surgical treatments\n– Melanoma management\n– Elliptical excisions\n– Suturing\n– Histopathology\n– Wound management\n– Medicare billing \nThe course qualifies for the Rural Procedural Grant and the HealthCert GP Registrars Scholarship ($500 off). Upon completion of the course\, participants will receive a course completion certificate. \nFull price: $3\,195 | Early Bird: $2\,995 | Deferred payment: $845 monthly x 4 URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/professional-certificate-of-skin-cancer-medicine-2/ LOCATION:Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre\, Cnr Gold Coast Highway & TE Peters Drive\, Broadbeach\,\, Queensland\, 4218\, Australia CATEGORIES:Multi Day Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SCMED-corner-21-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HealthCert":MAILTO:info@healthcert.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20170617T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20170618T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170223T002153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015302Z UID:18704-1497686400-1497801600@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Professional Certificate of Skin Cancer Surgery DESCRIPTION:Through this practical course\, you will acquire advanced skin cancer surgery skills for more complex skin cancer cases\, including flaps and grafts\, in a highly practical program\, held in a small group setting. The program includes theory and practical sessions on:\n– Elliptical excisions\n– Rotation flaps\n– Advancement flaps\n– Full thickness grafts\n– Dog ear repairs\n– Advanced suturing \nThe course qualifies for the Rural Procedural Grant and the HealthCert GP Registrars Scholarship ($500 off). Upon completion of the course\, participants will receive course completion certificate. \nFull price: $3\,195 | Early Bird: $2\,995 | Deferred payment: $845 monthly x 4 URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/professional-certificate-of-skin-cancer-surgery-2/ LOCATION:Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre\, Cnr Gold Coast Highway & TE Peters Drive\, Broadbeach\,\, Queensland\, 4218\, Australia CATEGORIES:Multi Day Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Surgery-corner-11-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="HealthCert":MAILTO:info@healthcert.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170617 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170618 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170509T004333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015452Z UID:19392-1497657600-1497743999@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Urology – Updates and Emergencies (Kalamunda) DESCRIPTION:9:00am to 11:30am \nA Saturday morning educational update on prostate cancer and urological emergencies for GPs living or working in the Perth Hills and presented by Mr Tom Shannon and Dr Alexandra Hockings. \nThis will be followed in the afternoon by a public seminar on men’s health entitled ‘Keep It Up’ \, presented by Mr Tom Shannon from 2-3pm . URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/urology-updates-and-emergencies/ LOCATION:The Kalamunda Hotel\, 43 Railway Road\, Kalamunda\, WA\, 6076\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Urology-3-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hollywood Private Hospital":MAILTO:toplisss@ramsayhealth.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170617 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170618 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170530T183855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015516Z UID:19585-1497657600-1497743999@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Orthopaedics - common issues in primary care - CAT 1 40 CPD Points DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/orthopaedics-common-issues-in-primary-care-cat-1-40-cpd-points/ LOCATION:St John of God – Murdoch\, 100 Murdoch Dr\, Murdoch WA 6150\, WA\, 6150\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GP_Education_Ortho_June2017_V3-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SJOG Murdoch GP Education Program":MAILTO:gpeducation.murdoch@sjog.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170614T063000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170614T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170606T192934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015527Z UID:19640-1497421800-1497430800@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:When Gums Go Bad DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/when-gums-go-bad/ LOCATION:The Western Australian Club\, The Penthouse\, Level 11\, 12 St George's Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Southbank Day Surgery":MAILTO:bookings@southbankdaysurgery.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170613T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170613T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170515T044612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015453Z UID:19451-1497378600-1497387600@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Heart Of Diabetes EMPA-REG Outcome Study Meeting DESCRIPTION:Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly are excited to invite you to a meeting\, which\nis part of our national education program\, discussing the latest breakthrough\nwith JARDIANCE® (empagliflozin) in reducing the risk of cardiovascular death\nfor patients with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease\n(CAD\, PAD\, MI or stroke) on top of standard of care.1\,2 (Standard of care included\nantihypertensives\, lipid-lowering agents\, anticoagulants and glucose-lowering\ntherapies).1 URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/heart-of-diabetes-empa-reg-outcome-study-meeting/ LOCATION:Acqua Viva on the Swan\, Broadway\, Nedlands\, WA\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:DInner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_1297-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Garrick Wright":MAILTO:Wright_garrick@lilly.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170613T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170613T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170524T233456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015503Z UID:19575-1497376800-1497384000@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:Updates in General Surgery DESCRIPTION:Dr Palan Thirunavukkarasu\n‘Management of nipple discharge’ \nDr Sze Ling\n‘Management of thyroid nodules’ \nDr Ross Vander Wal\n‘Colorectal Imaging’ \nDr Ruwan Wijesuriya\n‘General surgical presentations’ \nMr Joel Stein URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/updates-in-general-surgery/ LOCATION:St John of God Midland Public & Private Hospitals\, Level 1\, Conference Centre\, 1 Clayton Street\, Midland\, WA\, 6056\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/indian-surgeon-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="St John of God Midland Public &%3B Private Hospitals":MAILTO:elise.holder@sjog.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170610T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20170610T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170507T195008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015444Z UID:19368-1497081600-1497110400@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:‘Chewing the fat on obesity’: GP Study Day DESCRIPTION:Our Obesity Study Day provides general practitioners (GP) with the latest information on weight management and associated problems to help them care for patients. This full day event features information from some of Perth’s leading bariatric surgeons\, obstetricians\, dietitians and psychologists about obesity related problems and management. \nPresentations\n‘Management of obesity – evidence-based approach’ presented by Dr Ravi Rao\, Bariatric Surgeon\n‘Current and emerging bariatric operations’ presented by Mr Leon Cohen\, Bariatric Surgeon\n‘Management of obesity and the bariatric patient’ presented by Dr Alistair Vickery\, General Practitioner\n‘Reshaping obesity management: a dietitians perspective’ presented by Charlene Grosse\, Dietitian\n‘Fatty liver disease’ presented by Dr Nick Kontorinis\, Gastroenterologist\n‘Obstetric challenges in a time of plenty’ presented by Dr Kenneth Nathan\, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist\n‘PCOS: Implications before\, during and after pregnancy’ presented by Dr Seonaid Mulroy\, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist\n‘Who do only some people have obstructive sleep apnoea and what should we do about it?’ presented by Dr Rod Steens\n‘Talking about weight difficulties with patients’ presented by Dr Emma Dove\, Clinical Psychologist \nWorkshops\n‘Talking about weight difficulties with patients’ with Jo-Anne McClaren\, Head Sleep Scientist\n‘Practicalities of CPAP therapy’ with Dr Emma Dove and Kerry Mairs\, Psychologists\n‘Exercise prescription for obese patients’ with Mike Devine\, Physiotherapist URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/chewing-the-fat-on-obesity-gp-study-day/ LOCATION:St John of God Subiaco Hospital\, Conference Centre\, 25 McCourt Street\, Subiaco\, WA\, 6008\, Australia CATEGORIES:One day course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/obese-man-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="St John of God Subiaco Hospital":MAILTO:elise.bertoncini@sjog.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170612 DTSTAMP:20260404T053019 CREATED:20170426T204023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T015434Z UID:19277-1497052800-1497225599@www.gphq.com.au SUMMARY:ACRRM – Rural Emergency Skills Training (REST) DESCRIPTION:• Topics covered include Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS)\, teaching you how to manage life-threatening injuries and multi-trauma situations.\n• All topics are underpinned by a structured approach so in stressful circumstances\, you will feel calmer and ensure vital treatment steps aren’t missed.\n• Scenarios are simulated – this is as close as you get to the real thing!\n• Hands-on – you have an opportunity to interact with a wide variety of medical equipment.\n• You will gain a newfound sense of confidence whilst learning new skills.\n• Instructors are experienced rural practitioners – they understand the environment you work in and the struggles you face. \nThe course is also accredited as a Tier 1 Emergency Medicine Course for Registrars training towards FACRRM. \nGrants\nREST is registered for two day Procedural Grant in Emergency Medicine\, Anaesthetics\, Surgery or Obstetrics URL:https://www.gphq.com.au/event/acrrm-rural-emergency-skills-training-rest/ LOCATION:Pan Pacific Perth\, 207 Adelaide Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Multi Day Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gphq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cover-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR