Lake Macquarie Private Hospital
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GP Continuing Professional Development

Ramsay Health Care has been a trusted provider of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for General Practitioners and the medical community since 2000. Partnering with specialists and healthcare professionals, we deliver interactive, hands-on education across diverse medical and surgical specialties, focusing on innovation and practical skills.

The Medical Board of Australia requires all health care practitioners to undertake 50 hours of CPD annually. The requirements are specified for each of the below categories:

  • 12.5 hours Educational Activities (EA)
  • 25 hours Reviewing Performance (RP) and Measuring Outcomes (MO) (minimum 5 hours each)
  • 12.5 hours free choice across any category.

Note: The RACGP requires Basic Life Support every three years.

Explore our tailored CPD programs designed to meet these requirements and support your ongoing professional growth.

RACGP CPD

 

Hard to Swallow

Real-world reflux, Barrett’s and hernia dilemmas for general practice

 

Presentations, panel and case discussions with General Surgeons and a Gastroenterologist

 

The reflux question: Managing GORD in primary care - Costa Karihaloo

When the PPI doesn’t work: Managing refractory reflux symptoms - Magnus Halland

Barrett’s oesophagus: Identification, surveillance and referral - Simon Whitcher

Hernias: When to watch, when to refer, when to worry - Pat McQuillan

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Apply current management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.

• Identify patients at risk of Barrett’s oesophagus and its complications.

• Recognise common hernias, red flags and current management options.

• Recognise when persistent reflux symptoms warrant further investigation.

Presenters

Dr Simon Whitcher - General surgery
Dr Patrick McQuillan - General surgery
Dr Costa Karihaloo - Bariatric surgery
A/Prof Magnus Halland - Gastroenterology

When 29 Jul 2026 05:30 PM
Where Peregrin Restaurant - Pasco Room
Level 2
99 Frederick Street
Merewether
RSVP 17 Jul 2026
2513
Hard to Swallow
Peregrin Restaurant - Pasco Room, Level 2, 99 Frederick Street, Merewether
29 Jul 2026 05:30 PM
17
Laura Mason
masonlaura@gmail.com
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