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SUMMARY:Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) - In-person Workshop\, Pakenham
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe opioid crisis in Australia continues to grow\, with increasing rates of dependence\, overdose and harm. Skilled prescribers are urgently needed to provide safe\, evidence-based treatment for affected patients. \n\n\n\nGain MATOD accreditation and build confidence in opioid dependence treatment with our flexible training options\, whilst earning CPD hours.  \n\n\n\nFace-to-Face Workshop (EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY at this time): \n\n\n\nHands-on\, interactive learning with expert facilitators.  \n\n\n\nLocation: PakenhamWhere: TBC When: Saturday 02 May 2026\, 10:00 am – 3:00 pmFacilitator: TBCRegister Now: CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nProvide appropriate overdose management advice.\n\n\n\nIdentify opioid toxicity in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids.\n\n\n\nRecognise opioid withdrawal in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids.\n\n\n\nDecide when opioid use disorder is present in a patient requesting a prescription of opioids.\n\n\n\nCompare the formulations of methadone and buprenorphine.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the Victorian medicolegal context to be able to manage patients with opioid use disorder.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/medication-assisted-treatment-for-opioid-dependence-matod-in-person-workshop-pakenham/
LOCATION:Pakenham
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
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SUMMARY:Be Well CPD – A doctor's continuing professional development & well-being retreat on self-care
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you looking for a restorative & enjoyable break with time to complete your CPD in a meaningful way? \n\n\n\nJoin us for a relaxing & reviving retreat of CPD and self-care designed for doctors by doctors on the Central Coast\, Killcare\, NSW. \n\n\n\nWith attendance to all CPD activities\, you will complete 12 hours of CPD with 2 hours of education\, 5 hours of reviewing performance (including a professional conversation & Professional Development Plan)\, and 5 hours of Measuring Outcomes. \n\n\n\nMake completing your CPD requirement easy and learn new methods of self-care for a sustainable career in medicine.Gift yourself professionally coached and protected time to complete your CPD\, connect\, laugh\, make friends\, rest\, relax\, reflect & grow.Expertly facilitated sessions will inspire & empower you\, bringing your mandatory CPD requirements to life.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/be-well-cpd-a-doctors-continuing-professional-development-well-being-retreat-on-self-care/
LOCATION:107 The Scenic Rd Killcare Heights\, New South Wales 2257 Australia
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260115T032310Z
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SUMMARY:Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) - In-person Workshop\, Torquay
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe opioid crisis in Australia continues to grow\, with increasing rates of dependence\, overdose and harm. Skilled prescribers are urgently needed to provide safe\, evidence-based treatment for affected patients. \n\n\n\nGain MATOD accreditation and build confidence in opioid dependence treatment with our flexible training options\, whilst earning CPD hours.  \n\n\n\nFace-to-Face Workshop (EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY at this time): \n\n\n\nHands-on\, interactive learning with expert facilitators.  \n\n\n\nLocation: TorquayWhere: TBC When: Saturday 16 May 2026\, 10:00 am – 3:00 pmFacilitator: TBCRegister Now: CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nProvide appropriate overdose management advice.\n\n\n\nIdentify opioid toxicity in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids.\n\n\n\nRecognise opioid withdrawal in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids.\n\n\n\nDecide when opioid use disorder is present in a patient requesting a prescription of opioids.\n\n\n\nCompare the formulations of methadone and buprenorphine.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the Victorian medicolegal context to be able to manage patients with opioid use disorder.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/medication-assisted-treatment-for-opioid-dependence-matod-in-person-workshop-torquay/
LOCATION:Torquay
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T180000
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SUMMARY:Men’s health in general practice
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHear from five of Cabrini’s leading specialists present on key health issues affecting men. Featuring presentations and case study discussions from leading specialists in vascular surgery\, urology\, rheumatology\, and cardiology. \n\n\n\na) Gout: the diagnosis we make\, and the disease we still miss – Dr Luigi Zolio\, Rheumatologistb) Cardiac CT for GPs\, Dr Rohit Samuel\, Cardiologistc) Flow\, frequency and PSA: Making sense of the middle-aged male – Dr Briony Norris\, Urologistd) AAA in general practice: Who to scan\, when to refer\, and when it matters – Mr Joey Faraj\, Vascular Surgeon\,e) From bruit to brain: Navigating carotid disease in primary care – Mr Sam Farah\, Vascular Surgeon \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, 19 May 2026  \n\n\n\nTime: Register 6.00 pm Program 6.30 – 9. 00 pm  \n\n\n\nWhere: Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club 489 Glenferrie Rd\, Kooyong  \n\n\n\nParking: On site\, north of the Kooyong stadium\, between the stadium and Monash Freeway\, or opposite Kooyong\, at the H.A. Smith Reserve\, on Glenferrie Road Cost Free of charge Catering Dinner and beverages provided.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/mens-health-in-general-practice/
LOCATION:Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club 489 Glenferrie Rd
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T203000
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SUMMARY:Chronic diarrhoea in primary care: a practical framework that actually works
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: A/Prof Mark Ward\, Gastroenterologist\n\nBio: \nA/Prof Mark Ward is a gastroenterologist caring for patients with all types of gastrointestinal problems. He has an interests in inflammatory bowel disease and bowel cancer screening.\n\nA/Prof Ward provides face-to-face and telehealth consultations out of his Glen Iris rooms and perform gastroscopy and colonoscopy regularly at Cabrini Malvern\, where he also participates in the out-of-hours roster.\n\nA/Prof Ward works at the Alfred Hospital and conduct clinical research through the Alfred and Monash University in inflammatory bowel disease. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nApply a structured clinical approach to the assessment of adults with chronic diarrhoea\, distinguishing functional from organic causes.\n\n\n\nDiscuss the most appropriate investigations\, including faecal calprotectin\, to avoid unnecessary or low-yield testing.\n\n\n\nIdentify patients who require specialist referral\, including recognition of commonly overlooked diagnoses such as microscopic colitis and bile acid diarrhoea.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/chronic-diarrhoea-in-primary-care-a-practical-framework-that-actually-works/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T203000
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UID:10000618-1779910200-1779913800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Cardiac CT for GPs
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Dr Rohit Samuel\, Cardiologist Bio: Dr Rohit Samuel is an interventional cardiologist and cardiac CT specialist with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.  \n\n\n\nDr Samuel completed his advanced cardiology training in Melbourne and holds both a Master of Public Health and a Master of Clinical Ultrasound. Dr Samuel completed a two-year fellowship in interventional and structural cardiology at Vancouver General Hospital in British Columbia\, Canada\, where he gained extensive experience in complex coronary and structural heart procedures.  \n\n\n\nDr Samuel’s areas of expertise include coronary angiography\, coronary stenting\, intravascular imaging\, and advanced transcatheter structural interventions. He is an accredited cardiac CT specialist and regularly review and report CT coronary angiograms. By combining advanced imaging with interventional cardiology\, Dr Samuel provides a comprehensive and holistic approach to cardiovascular care\, focusing on the prevention\, assessment\, and management of heart disease to achieve the best possible outcomes for his patients. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the role of calcium scoring and CTCA\n\n\n\nOutline the appropriate patient selection and clinical indications for cardiac CT\n\n\n\nDiscuss tailoring management based on CT findings to reduce cardiac risk
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/cardiac-ct-for-gps/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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