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.
Lights and sirens - an emergency medicine symposium comprising round table discussions with our team of specialists
An engaging series of specialist led round table discussion designed for GPs, focusing on practical managment of emergency presentation across key specialites including:
- Cardiology
- General Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Mental health
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Orthopaedic trauma
- Paediatrics and Surgery
- Pain management
- Respiratory & sleep.
Specialists from both Pindara and John Flynn
Presenters
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Dr Jonathan Banks - Respiratory and sleep medicine
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Dr Ben Hunt - Cardiology
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Dr Robert Puchalski - Cardiology
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Dr Shailesh Khatri - Cardiology
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Dr Robert McCusker - Paediatric surgery
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Assoc. Prof. Mikhail Sarofim - Obstetrics
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Dr Tasveer Singh - Obstetrics
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Dr Ross Warner - General surgery
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Dr Michael Facek - Orthopaedic surgery
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| When |
21 Mar 2026 08:00 AM
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| Where |
Robina Event Centre
TAFE QLD
Robina Campus Level 4
94 Laver Drive
Robina QLD 4226 |
| RSVP |
13 Mar 2026 |
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Spinal Tap - chronic back pain, imaging, when to refer, surgery, and post op expectations.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe how to assess someone with chronic back pain
- Identify when/how to make a specialist referral
- Outline role of imgaing, medication and surgery
Presenters
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Dr Greg Finch - Orthopaedic surgery
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Dr Mario Zotti - Orthopaedic surgery
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| When |
22 Apr 2026 06:00 PM
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| Where |
Kirra Beach House
4 Marine Parade
Coolangatta QLD 4225 |
| RSVP |
15 Apr 2026 |
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On the Shoulder - Osteoarthritis, rotator cuff conditions, arthroplasty
Presentations & Workshop Discussions.
Learning Outcomes:
- Outline the non-surgical management pathways for shoulder osteoarthritis and rotator cuff arthropathy
- Describe how to examine and diagnose someone with shoulder osteoarthritis and rotator cuff arthropathy
- Identify the role of exercise therapy in managing degenerative conditions of the shoulder
Other Speakers: Dr Tim Woods - Sports Physican & Haley Knight - Physiotherapist
Presenters
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Dr Andrew McBride - Orthopaedic surgery
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| When |
12 May 2026 06:30 PM
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| Where |
Elements of Byron
Belongil Pavillion
144 Bayshore Drive
Byron Bay NSW 2481 |
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05 May 2026 |
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