GP education

GP education events

Macquarie University Hospital is committed to the ongoing education of general practitioners and allied health professionals.

We will provide a wide range of GP education webinars and events in 2024.

These activities are developed in collaboration with our specialists and delivered as practical and informative education sessions.

Upcoming webinar events 2024

We have partnered with the RACGP to run a series of GP education webinars in 2024.  Please click on the links below for more information and to register.

Monday 20 May: Orthopaedics - In-depth insights into frozen shoulder and common hand injuries presented by Dr Mark Haber and Dr Jasan Dannaway.

Monday 24 June: Respiratory Medicine - A comprehensive update on interstitial lung disease, legionella and leptospirosis presented by  Dr Elizabeth Veitch and Dr Lewis Holmes.

Monday 1 July: Exploring syringomyelia, spinal CSF disorders and adult and paediatric scoliosis -  understanding, diagnosis, and Tteatment presented by Professor Marcus Stoodley and Dr Brian Hsu.

Monday 22 July: Advances in urology - understanding haematuria, PSA testing, and BPH management presented by Professor David Gillatt and Dr Jinna Yao

Past webinars

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Past webinars 2024

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• Tuesday 30 April: Cardiology -  A 2024 update on aortic stenosis presented by Associate Professor Kaleab Asrress.

Past webinars 2023

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• Tuesday 18 July: Advances in the diagnosis and management of anorectal disorders and colorectal cancer: a comprehensive update. Presented by Dr Rebecca Lendzion and Dr Henry Cheung.
• Wednesday 26 July: Advances in women’s health: An update on the modern management of breast cancer and endometriosis. Presented by Dr Negin Sedaghat and Dr Vivian Yang.
• Tuesday 1 August: Respiratory and Sleep: A 2023 update on the diagnosis and management strategies for pulmonary nodules, lung cancer screening and obesity hypoventilation syndrome presented by  Associate Professor Jonathan Williamson and Dr Lydia Makarie Rofail.
• Wednesday 16 August - Advancements in prostate cancer (diagnosis and treatment) and understanding the evaluation and management of urinary incontinence in women presented by Dr Jinna Yao and Dr Amanda Chung.
• Tuesday 29 August  - A 2023 update on aortic valve disease and pulmonary hypertension presented by Professor Stephen Worthley and Associate Professor Martin Brown.
• Wednesday 13 September -  ENT update on the pitfalls and misconceptions in modern day rhinology and hearing loss in primary care presented by Associate Professor Raewyn Campbell and Dr Jennifer Lee.
• Tuesday 19 September -  A comprehensive update on  peripheral vascular disease and  complex ulcer management presented by Dr Walid Mohabbat and Dr Daniel Nguyen.
• Wednesday 11 October - Advancements in ankle arthritis management: From causes to cutting-edge treatments presented by Dr Tim O'Carrigan. 
• Tuesday  17 October - Exploring effective approaches to managing low back pain in general practice and updates on disorders of cerebrospinal fluid presented by Professor Marcus Stoodley and  Dr Santhosh George Thomas.
• Monday 6 November: Functional or Dysfunctional? Updates on IBS and Rectal Prolapse presented by Dr Brandon Baraty and Dr Mifanwy Reece. Recording available shortly.
• Wednesday 8 November: Orthopaedics – an update on shoulder and elbow surgery and Dupuytren’s contracture GP practice essentials presented by Dr Owen Ou Yang and Dr Jasan Dannaway.
• 5  December 2023:  Orthopaedic Insights - Navigating Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery presented by Associate Professor Sam Adie and Dr Simon Coffey.

Past webinars 2022

• Wednesday 19 July -  A 2022 update on prostate cancer detection and incidental renal mass presented by Professor David Gillatt and Professor Howard Lau.
• Wednesday 19th October - Shoulder and knee orthopaedic update - what you need to know about massive rotator cuff tears and custom orthopaedics in knee reconstruction and replacement presented by Associate Professor Sumit Raniga and Dr Nick Hartnell
• Tuesday 8th November - From top to bottom, selected topics in gastrointestinal disease presented by Dr Sameer Mihrshahi and Dr Rebecca Lendzion. 
• Wednesday November 23rd -  Rhinosinusitis in 2022: an update on the modern management of paediatric and adult sinonasal diseases
• Monday 5th December - A 2022 cardiology update on valvular heart disease and atrial fibrillation presented by Professor Stephen Worthley and Dr Chrishan Nalliah.
• Wednesday 7th December -  Endocrine therapy in breast and prostate cancer - management of toxicities presented by Professor Howard Gurney and Dr Dhanusha Sabanathan.

If you would like more information please email events@muh.org.au.