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GP Refresh Conference - Melbourne

Description

GP Refresh is an intensive, clinically focused education program designed for general practitioners and primary care professionals. Delivered through concise, high-yield sessions, it covers 53+ key clinical topics across two days, ensuring participants receive practical, up-to-date knowledge relevant to everyday practice. The program combines expert-led presentations with interactive panel discussions, supporting reflective learning and improved patient care outcomes. Participants can earn up to 53 CPD hours, including pre- and post-conference learning activities.

Topics Covered: 
  1. Lung Cancer
  2. Asthma
  3. Sleep Apnoea
  4. COPD
  5. Chest Pain
  6. Syncope
  7. Hypertension
  8. Dyslipidaemia
  9. Chronic Heart Failure
  10. Diabetes Mellitus
  11. Thyroid Disorders
  12. Obesity
  13. The Elderly Patient
  14. Dementia
  15. GORD
  16. Endoscopy Indications & Recalls
  17. IBD
  18. Bleeding PR
  19. Colonoscopy Indications & Recalls
  20. PMR and the Vasculitides
  21. Rheumatoid Arthritis
  22. Peripheral Vascular disease
  23. Leg Pain
  24. Shoulder Pain
  25. Hip Pain
  26. Knee Pain
  27. Pain in the Foot and Ankle
  28. Chronic Pain
  29. Counselling Skills
  30. Depression
  31. Drug and Alcohol Problems
  32. Anxiety Disorders
  33. Cancer Red Flags
  34. Neurological Dilemmas
  35. Headache
  36. Faints, Fits and Funny Turns
  37. Epilepsy
  38. Surgical Problems in Children
  39. Common Childhood Infections
  40. Behavioural and Developmental
  41. Adolescent Health
  42. Pelvic Pain
  43. Menopause
  44. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
  45. PCOS
  46. Breast Lumps
  47. Basic Antenatal Care
  48. High-Risk Pregnancy
  49. Scrotal Pain
  50. Inguinoscrotal Lumps
  51. Penile Disorders & ED
  52. Prostate Disorders
  53. KUB in General Practice
  54. Artificial Intelligence in General Practice
  55. MBS Billings Compliance
  56. Emergency Care in GP
  57. Eye Conditions in GP
  58. ENT Conditions in GP
  59. Pruritus
  60. Acute Skin Eruptions
  61. Hair Disorders
  62. Nail Disorders
  63. Biochemistry GP Refresh
  64. Haematology GP Refresh-Iron Deficiency

Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply current Australian guidelines to diagnose and manage common cardiovascular and respiratory conditions seen in general practice using case-based clinical decision-making
  2. Identify and implement evidence-based strategies for the assessment and management of diabetes and other endocrine disorders incorporating PBS and MBS updates
  3. Assess and manage common musculoskeletal injuries and neurological presentations using safe, effective and patient-centred approaches
  4. Apply practical evidence-based interventions for mood and anxiety disorders, suicide prevention and psychopharmacology within time-limited consultations
  5. Identify early warning signs of common cancers, outline current evidence-based screening and referral guidelines, and apply at least two updated management strategies for cancer care
  6. Recognise and manage at least three common paediatric presentations in primary care
  7. Apply current antenatal and postnatal care guidelines and integrate age-appropriate screening recommendations for female patients
  8. Conduct targeted preventive health assessments for male patients across the lifespan, identify early signs of male-specific conditions
  9. Accurately differentiate common skin conditions and apply current best-practice management for common dermatological presentations
  10. Diagnose and manage common ENT conditions and recognise red-flag symptoms requiring urgent intervention
  11. Apply updated medico-legal, regulatory and Medicare compliance requirements in everyday general practice scenarios to support safe and ethical care
  12. Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills to support shared decision-making and coordinated care with patients, families and other health professionals
  13. Demonstrate Basic Life Support skills to ANZCOR standards through supervised practice and assessment
  14. Complete a structured post-conference reflection and case analysis to evaluate the impact of learning on clinical practice and identify areas for ongoing improvement. 

Details

Cost: Please refer to the registration website
Dates: 14-16 August 2026
Location: Melbourne Showgrounds
 
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Upon completion, your CPD activity record may take up to 4 weeks to be reflected on your CPD Home Dashboard.

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CPD Activity Details
Topic
General Practice and Primary Care, General Medicine
CAPE Aspects
Professionalism
Effective Year

Educational Activities (EA) - 30.0

Reviewing Performance (RP) - 14.0

Measuring Outcomes (MO) - 9.0

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*Medical Board of Australia’s (MBA)’s Registration Standard: Continuing professional development (the Standard)