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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T193000
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SUMMARY:Significance of breast density
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\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nDescribe how breast density measured\n\n\n\nSummarise how density affects breast cancer risk\n\n\n\nList supplementary breast screening options\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker bio: Dr Joanna Morgan\, Breast Surgeon\n\n\n\nI am an experienced specialist breast surgeon focusing on the diagnosis\, management and prevention of breast cancer. I provide surgical consultation and opinion\, clinical evaluation including ultrasound in the rooms and perform surgery. I am mindful of cosmetic outcomes and utilise plastic surgical techniques to maintain or improve breast shape \, termed oncoplasty. When mastectomy is required or desired\, it is often performed with an immeidiate breast reconstruction with plastic surgeon colleagues. \n\n\n\nI take time to explain what it means to have cancer and the implications\, often with the aid of drawings\, mapping out potential pathways\, avenues of care and important considerations. I tailor treatment plans to each individual’s needs and discuss in confidence patient care plans with the multi-disciplinary care team at Cabrini. \n\n\n\nI trained as a surgeon in Melbourne and regional Victoria and was awarded the Royal Australian College Dr Leslie prize for my clinical research. In 2002\, as a Fellow I undertook a further two years of specialist training at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Adelaide.I regularly meet with surgical colleagues to review clinical activities\, am a team member in multidisciplinary meetings\, and attend conferences and workshops to keep up to date with new discoveries and surgical techniques.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/significance-of-breast-density/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T203000
DTSTAMP:20260717T051315Z
CREATED:20260715T105643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T051315Z
UID:10000698-1786563000-1786566600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:The First Trimester Toolbox - Practical management of bleeding\, pain and uncertainty in early pregnancy
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\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nIdentify women requiring investigation for first trimester pain and bleeding including women at risk of ectopic pregnancy and pregnancy in unknown location.\n\n\n\nDescribe evidence-based management of common first trimester complications covering miscarriages and appropriate use of progesterone.\n\n\n\nOutline the evidence-based approach to routine first trimester care\, including counselling regarding screening\, investigations\, medications\, and referral pathways.\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker bio: Dr Michael Silagy\, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist\n\n\n\nI am a specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist committed to delivering compassionate\, patient-centred care across all stages of a woman’s reproductive and gynaecological health. I provide maternity care at Cabrini Malvern\, as well as surgical gynaecology care at Cabrini Brighton and Malvern. \n\n\n\nI have completed extensive specialist training\, obtaining my FRANZCOG through Monash and Peninsula Health\, and am experienced in managing both routine and complex obstetric and gynaecological conditions\, including high-risk pregnancies\, twin pregnancies\, vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)\, and general gynaecological concerns. I have further trained in minimally invasive surgery\, such as laparoscopic hysterectomy and the management of endometriosis. \n\n\n\nI am known for my calm\, supportive manner and commitment to shared decision-making\, working in partnership with women and families to ensure their values and preferences are respected throughout their care.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/the-first-trimester-toolbox-practical-management-of-bleeding-pain-and-uncertainty-in-early-pregnancy/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260805T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260805T203000
DTSTAMP:20260717T051534Z
CREATED:20260715T105423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T051534Z
UID:10000697-1785958200-1785961800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Diverticular Disease – Myths and Management
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\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nSummarise the management of diverticular disease\n\n\n\nDiscuss the role of lifestyle factors in the prevention and management of diverticular disease\n\n\n\nOutline the indications for investigations and surgical management of diverticular disease\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker bio: Dr Joshua Balhorn\, Colorectal and General Surgeon\n\n\n\nI am a specialist Colorectal and General Surgeon with a focus on minimally invasive surgery\, including advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques.I completed my post-fellowship colorectal training through the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ) across several major Melbourne centres\, including the Royal Melbourne Hospital\, Box Hill Hospital and The Alfred\, with additional experience at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. \n\n\n\nI manage a broad range of colorectal conditions\, including colon and rectal cancer\, inflammatory bowel disease\, diverticular disease\, rectal prolapse\, haemorrhoids\, anal fissures and fistulas. I also have a particular interest in colonoscopy and the management of inguinal and complex abdominal hernias. \n\n\n\nMy public appointments include The Alfred and Sandringham Hospitals\, where I am involved in the care of patients requiring both elective and emergency colorectal and general surgical services
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/diverticular-disease-myths-and-management/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T203000
DTSTAMP:20260709T040320Z
CREATED:20260706T215626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T040320Z
UID:10000691-1785353400-1785357000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Menstrual disorders: Management 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\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nIdentify conditions impacting on menstruation\, including PCOS\, Fibroids\, Endometriosis and Adenomyosis. \n\n\n\nSummarise menstrual disorders and their management with greater confidence in clinical practice. \n\n\n\nOutline appropriate investigations and the timing for referral to a gynaecologist.\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker biography\n\n\n\nDr Jessica Wade is a specialist Gynaecologist\, and is committed to ensuring her patients feel supported\, empowered and heard throughout their healthcare journey. \n\n\n\nDr Wade has completed a prestigious two-year AGES fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery\, with a focus on the surgical management of endometriosis. \n\n\n\nDr Wade completed her obstetrics and gynaecology training at the Royal Women’s Hospital\, Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s\, Sunshine Hospital\, Ballarat Base Hospital and Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ballarat. Her clinical interests include general gynaecology\, endometriosis\, fibroids\, PCOS\, prolapse\, incontinence and colposcopy for abnormal cervical screening tests. \n\n\n\nTeaching and mentoring are also important aspects of Dr Wade’s practice. She enjoys sharing her knowledge with medical students and junior doctors\, helping to grow the next generation of women’s health specialists. \n\n\n\nDr Wade provides care in a warm and compassionate manner\, with the aim of allowing every patient to feel comfortable\, informed and actively involved in decisions about their care.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/menstrual-disorders-management-in-general-practice/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T203000
DTSTAMP:20260709T040554Z
CREATED:20260706T215248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T040554Z
UID:10000690-1784748600-1784752200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:A concise update on hip arthroscopy - hip conditions affecting young patients and when to refer for surgery?
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\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nDescribe the development of hip arthroscopy in Australia and the current indications for this surgery\, including when to refer. \n\n\n\nList current techniques for hip replacement and the benefits of the Anterior approach for your patients \n\n\n\nDiscuss the questions your patients may ask about the current state of play in knee replacement techniques\, alignment philosophies\, the use of robotics and PSI and different approaches\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker biography\n\n\n\nDr Jason Hockings is a Victorian-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with subspecialist expertise in hip and knee surgery. \n\n\n\nDr Hockings completed his orthopaedic training in Victoria in 2021 and have since undertaken multiple post-fellowship training programs to further develop his skills and expertise. His additional training includes a Melbourne-based fellowship with Professor John O’Donnell\, focusing on hip arthroscopy and anterior hip replacement\, as well as advanced training in Edinburgh with a focus on complex and revision joint replacement and robotic-assisted techniques. Dr Hockings also completed an advanced arthroplasty and sports fellowship on the NSW Central Coast. \n\n\n\nDr Hockings’ surgical interests include hip replacement via the direct anterior muscle-sparing approach\, hip arthroscopy\, arthroscopic sports knee surgery\, robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement\, and subvastus (muscle-sparing) advanced kinematically aligned knee replacement surgery. \n\n\n\nDr Hockings is committed to delivering high-quality\, patient-centred care across both public and private settings\, with a strong focus on hip and knee surgery.He holds public appointments at St Vincent’s and Eastern Health\, and consults and operates at Cabrini Malvern.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/a-concise-update-on-hip-arthroscopy-hip-conditions-affecting-young-patients-and-when-to-refer-for-surgery/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T203000
DTSTAMP:20260709T040803Z
CREATED:20260706T214852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T040803Z
UID:10000689-1784143800-1784147400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Mimics\, masks and misses -  abdominal red flags in the GLP-1 era
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\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nList the common gastrointestinal side effects of GLP-1 therapy that can also mimic acute surgical conditions that may require urgent investigation or intervention. \n\n\n\nDescribe how GLP-1 therapy can mask serious pathology or contribute to missed or delayed diagnoses\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker biography\n\n\n\nDr Vered Buchholz Harari is an Upper Gastrointestinal\, Bariatric and General Surgeon. \n\n\n\nDr Buchholz Harari completed her upper gastrointestinal surgical training in Australia across leading tertiary centres\, including Fiona Stanley Hospital\, Alfred Health and Austin Health. She further advanced her subspecialty expertise through fellowships at internationally renowned centres in the United Kingdom\, undertaking a high-volume Oesophagogastric Cancer Surgery Fellowship at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust\, London\, followed by a dedicated Robotic Upper GI Surgery Fellowship at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. \n\n\n\nDr Buchholz Harari specialises in upper gastrointestinal surgery\, with a focus on oesophageal and gastric cancer treated through minimally invasive approaches\, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and hiatus hernia\, as well as complex swallowing disorders such as achalasia and gastroparesis. She also offer bariatric surgery. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, Dr Buchholz Harari manages a broad range of general surgical conditions including gallbladder disease and abdominal wall and groin hernias\, with a particular interest in robotic-assisted hernia repair. \n\n\n\nDr Buchholz Harari is committed to compassionate\, patient-centred care\, offering advanced laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques to reduce surgical impact and support faster recovery. \n\n\n\nDr Buchholz Harari consults and operates at Cabrini Malvern.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/mimics-masks-and-misses-abdominal-red-flags-in-the-glp-1-era/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260624T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260624T203000
DTSTAMP:20260520T050722Z
CREATED:20260510T230328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T050722Z
UID:10000629-1782329400-1782333000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Dysphagia in Primary Care: When to Worry and What to Do Next
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\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nIdentify patients with dysphagia\, including subtle or intermittent symptoms\, who warrant early investigation or specialist referral. \n\n\n\nInterpret red flag features from less urgent presentations to guide appropriate referral timing and pathway. \n\n\n\nDiscuss how the correct diagnoses of many causes of dysphagia are readily treatable\, and that timely investigation and referral can lead to effective management.\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker biography\n\n\n\nI am an Upper GI\, Bariatric and General Surgeon. \n\n\n\nI completed General Surgery training through Monash Health\, obtaining FRACS\, followed by three years of post-fellowship training through the AANZGOSA program. This included positions at Christchurch Hospital in New Zealand and The Austin Hospital\, where I gained extensive experience in both open and minimally invasive surgery. \n\n\n\nMy clinical interests include gastro-oesophageal reflux disease\, hiatus hernia\, oesophageal motility disorders\, gallbladder disease\, and abdominal wall and groin hernia surgery. I also manage oesophageal and gastric cancer and perform metabolic and bariatric (weight-loss) procedures. \n\n\n\nI am committed to providing thoughtful\, patient-centred care\, with a focus on clear communication\, technical excellence\, and supporting patients through every stage of their surgical journey. \n\n\n\nI hold public appointments at both Bayside Health and Monash Health. Privately\, I consult in Malvern\, Frankston and Gippsland as part of South East Upper GI Surgical Group and operate at Cabrini Malvern and Peninsula Private Hospital.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/dysphagia-in-primary-care-when-to-worry-and-what-to-do-next/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260520T051040Z
CREATED:20260510T230114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T051040Z
UID:10000628-1781724600-1781728200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Mesenteric and renovascular arterial disease – a practical guide 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\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nIdentify the symptoms of significant mesenteric and renovascular arterial disease in the community. \n\n\n\nAssess the urgency of presentation and when to escalate to a vascular surgeon. \n\n\n\nDescribe the principles of management including multidisciplinary care\, and medical and surgical treatment options.\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker biography\n\n\n\nDr Judy Wang is a Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with broad expertise in the diagnosis and management of arterial and venous disease. \n\n\n\nDr Wang completed her medical education at Monash University and undertook specialist vascular surgery training across multiple tertiary hospitals in Australia. Dr Wang is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and hold public appointments at Monash and Eastern Health. \n\n\n\nDr Wang manages a wide range of vascular conditions including peripheral arterial disease\, aneurysmal disease\, carotid artery disease\, and dialysis access\, as well as venous disease\, including varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency. Her skillset offers both open surgical and minimally invasive endovascular treatment options based on each patient’s individual requirements. \n\n\n\nDr Wang’s goal is to provide thoughtful\, compassionate and patient-centred care by ensuring clear communication with patients and their family regarding each condition and the treatment options available. She works collaboratively with other hospital specialists and referring doctors to ensure patients achieve the best possible outcomes throughout their treatment journey.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/mesenteric-and-renovascular-arterial-disease-a-practical-guide-for-gps/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260520T050344Z
CREATED:20260510T225806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T050344Z
UID:10000627-1781119800-1781123400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Management of Gastroesophageal reflux in 2026: When to investigate and refer? Is the fundoplication still the gold standard?
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\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nDescribe the current definition of GORD and typical and atypical symptoms.\n\n\n\nOutline how to escalate treatment in non-responders and when to refer for investigations.\n\n\n\nDescribe how surgery can treat GORD\, side effects of surgery and when other types of surgical and endoscopic options are appropriate.\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker biography\n\n\n\nMr Matt Stokes is a specialist Oesophago-gastric\, Bariatric and General Surgeon committed to delivering personalised\, compassionate and expert care. His clinical interests include oesophageal and gastric cancer\, bariatric surgery\, hiatal hernias and gastro-oesophageal reflux\, and abdominal wall and groin hernia surgery. \n\n\n\nMr Stokes completed general surgical training through Alfred Health\, obtaining FRACS in 2021\, followed by three years of subspecialty training through the highly competitive AANZGOSA post-fellowship program. He undertook further training at Princess Alexandra Hospital\, Brisbane\, gaining extensive experience in minimally invasive surgery for gastro-oesophageal reflux\, hiatal hernia\, and oesophageal and gastric cancer. Mr Stokes then completed a high-volume oesophago-gastric cancer fellowship at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh\, Scotland\, refining skills in complex cancer surgery. \n\n\n\nMr Stokes hold public appointments at The Alfred and Peninsula Health. Privately\, he consult in Malvern\, Frankston and Gippsland as part of South East Upper GI Surgical Group and operate at Cabrini Malvern.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/management-of-gastroesophageal-reflux-in-2026-when-to-investigate-and-refer-is-the-fundoplication-still-the-gold-standard/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T024141Z
CREATED:20260510T225522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T024141Z
UID:10000626-1780515000-1780518600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Endometriosis and Adenomyosis: Evidence-Based Updates and Debunking the Social Media Myths
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\nDr Roni Ratner is a specialist gynaecologist who has undertaken an additional two years of training to provide expert care in minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy or key-hole) for women who suffer from severe endometriosis\, fibroids and menstrual disorders as well as other general gynaecological conditions. \n\n\n\nAs a result\, Dr Ratner is one of only a few surgeons who can perform single incision hysterectomy and myomectomy. Dr Ratner is a passionate advocate for women’s health and believe in empowering and supporting women to make informed decisions about their own health. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\n\nApply current evidence to the diagnosis and management of endometriosis and adenomyosis in primary care\, including when to initiate hormonal therapy and when to refer. \n\n\n\nIdentify and confidently address common patient-facing myths and social media misinformation about endometriosis during clinical consultations. \n\n\n\nExplain why hormonal therapy is the preferred first-line approach for superficial peritoneal endometriosis\, and understand the limitations of surgical treatment in this context.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/endometriosis-and-adenomyosis-evidence-based-updates-and-debunking-the-social-media-myths/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050926Z
CREATED:20260429T033020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T050926Z
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
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T051006Z
CREATED:20260429T032737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T051006Z
UID:10000617-1779305400-1779309000@emphn.org.au
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T050838Z
CREATED:20260429T033735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T050838Z
UID:10000619-1779213600-1779224400@emphn.org.au
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T052441Z
CREATED:20260429T032449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T052441Z
UID:10000616-1778700600-1778704200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Advances in management of acute deep venous thrombosis and chronic venous obstruction
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\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify patients who may benefit from interventional management of acute DVT\n\n\n\nDiscuss the optimal therapy to prevent post-thrombotic syndrome\n\n\n\nOutline the latest management strategies for chronic venous obstruction\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Dr Vikram Iyer\, Vascular Surgeon  \n\n\n\nDr Vikram Iyer is a qualified vascular and endovascular surgeon offering a range of management options for the full spectrum of vascular conditions. He is proficient in both traditional open surgery and minimally-invasive endovascular treatments\, in addition to non-operative strategies to manage vascular disease.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/advances-in-management-of-acute-deep-venous-thrombosis-and-chronic-venous-obstruction/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260506T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T051540Z
CREATED:20260429T032157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T051540Z
UID:10000615-1778095800-1778099400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Autoantibody testing in musculoskeletal diseases: a practical case-based refresher
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\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify musculoskeletal or other undifferentiated presentations that warrant autoantibody testing in general practice\, and select the most appropriate initial investigations.\n\n\n\nInterpret autoantibody test results in clinical context\, and explain how these results modify pre-test and post-test probability of systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease.\n\n\n\nApply an evidence-based approach to autoantibody testing and interpretation in common general practice scenarios\, including determining when to provide reassurance\, pursue further testing\, or refer to rheumatology.\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Dr Luigi Zolio\, Rheumatologist  \n\n\n\nDr Luigi Zolio is a Rheumatologist managing all musculoskeletal conditions\, with particular interests in systemic lupus erythematosus\, autoimmune connective tissue diseases\, and osteoporosis. Dr Zolio takes pride in listening carefully to his patients and working collaboratively with them to develop comprehensive and individualised management plans.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/autoantibody-testing-in-musculoskeletal-diseases-a-practical-case-based-refresher/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T203000
DTSTAMP:20251024T044113Z
CREATED:20251020T003206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T044113Z
UID:10000451-1762371000-1762374600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Disorders of Gut–Brain Interaction: Rethinking IBS and Functional GI Syndromes
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\nLearning outcomes \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss the spectrum of Disorders of Gut–Brain Interaction (DGBIs)\, including IBS\, functional dyspepsia\, and functional gastroparesis\, and their underlying neuro-gastroenterological mechanisms\n\n\n\nDescribe evidence-based first-line management strategies\, including dietary\, pharmacologic\, and psychological interventions\, and when to escalate care\n\n\n\n\nBiography \n\n\n\nDr Ashwin Patwardhan is an Australian and internationally trained Gastroenterologist and Interventional Endoscopist with expertise in pancreaticobiliary disease and advanced therapeutic endoscopy. Dr Patwardhan clinical interests include general hepatology\, cancer prevention through high-quality screening endoscopy\, and disorders of gut–brain interaction such as irritable bowel syndrome. \n\n\n\nDr Patwardhan completed two dedicated fellowships in interventional endoscopy — first at The Royal Melbourne Hospital\, and subsequently an international fellowship at The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh\, one of the UK’s leading liver transplant centres. \n\n\n\nDr Patwardhan performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including gastroscopy\, colonoscopy\, ERCP\, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)\, endoluminal stenting\, and endoscopic mucosal resection of colorectal polyps. \n\n\n\nDr Patwardhan consults in Glen Iris and provide inpatient gastroenterology and hepatology services at Cabrini Malvern.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/disorders-of-gut-brain-interaction-rethinking-ibs-and-functional-gi-syndromes/
CATEGORIES:External event
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T203000
DTSTAMP:20251024T044755Z
CREATED:20251013T050812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T044755Z
UID:10000436-1762371000-1762374600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Updates in diagnosis and management of cutaneous melanoma
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\nLearning outcomes \n\n\n\n\nIdentify the surgical and non-surgical updates in diagnosing and managing melanoma in-situ\n\n\n\nDescribe the role of systemic treatments for melanoma and how this is changing the surgical paradigm of melanoma management\n\n\n\n\nBiography \n\n\n\nDr Shiba Sinha is an Australian and British trained specialist plastic surgeon with a sub speciality interest in breast reconstruction\, skin cancers and aesthetic breast and body surgery. Dr Sinha obtained her medical degree and a BSc in Clinical Sciences from the University of Leeds. \n\n\n\nDr Sinha completed her plastic surgery training through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2020. She was selected to undergo a sub speciality fellowship in microsurgical breast reconstruction at Queen Victoria Hospital\, UK which is one of the largest centres in Europe for breast reconstruction. Dr Sinha has published and presented internationally in the fields of breast reconstruction and skin cancer. Her current research interests focus on patient reported outcome measures and enhanced recovery pathways in breast surgery. \n\n\n\nDr Sinha has a holistic interest in women’s health and believe that surgery works best when provided in collaborative teams. She holds visiting medical officer appointments at Monash Health and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre\, where she is part of a strong multi-disciplinary team for breast and skin cancer patients.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/updates-in-diagnosis-and-management-of-cutaneous-melanoma/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T203000
DTSTAMP:20251027T014307Z
CREATED:20250915T031436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T014307Z
UID:10000411-1761766200-1761769800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:When to refer in head and neck cancer | Cabrini Health
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\nLearning outcomes \n\n\n\nSummarise aetiological factors in common head and neck cancer \n\n\n\nIdentify red flags\, and when to refer
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/when-to-refer-in-head-and-neck-cancer-cabrini-health/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251022T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251022T203000
DTSTAMP:20250915T032630Z
CREATED:20250915T031345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T032630Z
UID:10000410-1761161400-1761165000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Obesity in 2025: One-size doesn’t fit all | Cabrini Health
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\nLearning outcomes \n\n\n\nSummaries the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to achieve sustainable outcomes in managing obesity \n\n\n\nDescribe the current evidence-based treatment options for obesity in 2025 \n\n\n\nDistinguish obesity as a complex\, chronic disease requiring individualised\, long-term management
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/obesity-in-2025-one-size-doesnt-fit-all-cabrini-health/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251015T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251015T203000
DTSTAMP:20250915T032549Z
CREATED:20250915T031220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T032549Z
UID:10000409-1760556600-1760560200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Navigating early pregnancy: New guidelines made simple | Cabrini Health
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\nLearning outcomes \n\n\n\nIdentify women who benefit from low-dose aspirin in pregnancy \n\n\n\nDescribe the recent updates to screening and diagnosis of GDM \n\n\n\nOutline evidence based management for Rh Negative women
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/navigating-early-pregnancy-new-guidelines-made-simple-cabrini-health/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T203000
DTSTAMP:20250915T032532Z
CREATED:20250915T031003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T032532Z
UID:10000408-1759951800-1759955400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Common cardiac issues in post-menopausal women | Cabrini Health
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\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\nSummarise the basics of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction \n\n\n\nDescribe the cardiovascular risk assessment\, including risk factor modification and use of HRT
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/common-cardiac-issues-in-post-menopausal-women-cabrini-health/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T203000
DTSTAMP:20250417T050555Z
CREATED:20250409T005815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T050555Z
UID:10000237-1748460600-1748464200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Breast disease in general practice: When to reassure\, when to refer
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 Jasmina Kevric\, Breast Surgeon  \n\n\n\nPresentation title: Breast disease in general practice: When to reassure\, when to refer  \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 28 May 2025 at 7.30pm  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n1. Common benign vs concerning breast conditions – describe how to differentiate fibroadenomas\, cysts\, mastalgia\, and red flags for malignancy.  \n\n\n\n2. Optimising referrals – identify to order imaging\, what tests to arrange before referral\, and how breast density impacts screening.  \n\n\n\n3. Surgical management of breast conditions – describe the procedures for both benign and malignant disease\, including oncoplastic techniques and reconstruction options.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/breast-disease-in-general-practice-when-to-reassure-when-to-refer/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T203000
DTSTAMP:20250520T063402Z
CREATED:20250409T005418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T063402Z
UID:10000236-1747855800-1747859400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Screen savvy - National Lung Cancer Screening Program; who\, what\, why and the implications
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\nScreen savvy – National Lung Cancer Screening Program; who\, what\, why and the implications  \n\n\n\nPresenter: Dr Hari Wimaleswaran\, Respiratory and Sleep Physician Date: Wednesday\, 21 May 2025 at 7.30pm  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n1) Identify which patients are eligible for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP)  \n\n\n\n2) Describe what common incidental findings are found on screening low-dose CT scans and how are these managed  \n\n\n\n3) Discuss what the evidence is of smoking cessation in a lung cancer screening population
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/screen-savvy-national-lung-cancer-screening-program-who-what-why-and-the-implications/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T203000
DTSTAMP:20250417T050303Z
CREATED:20250409T000142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T050303Z
UID:10000235-1747251000-1747254600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Ligamentous foot and ankle injuries not to be missed
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: Mr Sasha Roshan\, Orthopaedic Surgeon  \n\n\n\nPresentation title: Ligamentous foot and ankle injuries not to be missed  \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 14 May 2025 at 7.30pm  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\nClinically identify time critical ligamentous injuries of the foot and ankle  \n\n\n\nDescribe the appropriate investigation of potentially unstable foot / ankle ligament injuries  \n\n\n\nDescribe the timely management of unstable foot/ankle ligament injuries
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/ligamentous-foot-and-ankle-injuries-not-to-be-missed/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Cabrini Health":MAILTO:jjones@cabrini.com.au
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END:VCALENDAR