GP Education
Ramsay Health Care continues our commitment to the ongoing education of general practitioners and the wider medical community through the delivery of our CPD programs.
Ramsay has been a major provider of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) since 2000, offering education across a wide 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.
From 1 January 2023, CPD requirements set by the Medical Board of Australia require all medical professionals to have a CPD home and:
- Complete an annual Professional Development Plan
- Undertake 50 hours of CPD per annum :
- 12.5 hours Educational Activities
- 25 hours combined
- Reviewing Performance and Measuring Outcomes
- Minimum of 5 hours for each category
- 12.5 hours free choice across any 3 of the above categories
In addition to the above the RACGP requires its membership to Complete Basic Life Support every 3 year cycle.

Troubled Waters
This activity can be undertaken at any time.
Learning objectives include:
- Identify latest developments in management of prostate cancer
- Outline the pros/cons of robotic surgery for urological cancers
- Describe a care path for a patient with bladder dysfunction
Presenters
When |
Available Anytime
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Where |
Virtual GP Education Session |
RSVP |
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Pelvic Flaws
This activity can be undertaken at any time
Learning objectives include:
- Outline assessment and management options for someone with bladder/bowel/uterus prolapse
- Describe current treatment options for haemorrhoids
- Identify the GPs role in pre/post-operative care of patients undergoing repair of a prolapse
Presenters
Dr Jennifer King - Urogynaecology
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Dr Gary McKay - Colorectal Surgery
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Dr Lucy Bates - Urogynaecology
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When |
Available Anytime
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Where |
Virtual GP Education Session |
RSVP |
03 Sep 2021 |
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Out On Limb
This activity can be undertaken at any time
Learning objectives include:
- Outline assessment and management of common ankle injuries
- Identify criteria for TKR and the role/timing of prehabilitation
- Describe current treatment options for common knee injuires
Presenters
Dr Edward Graham - Orthopaedic Surgery - Hip and Knee
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Dr Mayuran Suthersan - Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot and Ankle
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Dr Peter Lorentzos - Orthopaedic Surgery - Hip and Knee
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When |
Available Anytime
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Where |
Virtual GP Education Session |
RSVP |
13 Aug 2021 |
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Just Kidding
This activity can be undertaken at any time.
Learning objectives include:
- Describe how to assess hearing loss in a child
- Outline managemnt of paediatric ear infections
- Identify and manage hypospadias in baby/infant boys
Presenters
When |
Available Anytime
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Where |
Virtual GP Education Session |
RSVP |
25 Jan 2022 |
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GP Bits & Pieces!
This activity can be undertaken at any time.
Learning objectives include:
- Describe the care path for a woman with breast cancer
- Outline safe management of GORD
- Identify how to investigate someone with rectal bleeding
Presenters
When |
Available Anytime
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Where |
Virtual GP Education Session |
RSVP |
13 Dec 2022 |
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