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Medical Professional Development
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RDWA’s Medical Professional Development Program delivers accredited and interactive CPD educational events to rural GPs, RGs, GP Registrars, medical officers, interns and medical students in rural SA. Events are delivered locally in the regions as update dinners, online as webinars, or at our annual RG Conference based on evaluation feedback from previous events. Webinar and Conference recordings are available to watch on demand via RDWA Learn.Subscribe to RDWA News to stay up to date. Upcoming EventsEvents are listed below and invitations to register are sent directly to your email. If you have not received an invitation before, please register your email with us. Dinner | 16 July 2025
Dinner
Endocrinology - Thyroid DisordersPresenter: Dr David Jesudason, Endocrinologist This session will cover diagnosis and management of common hyperthyroid disorders and thyroid nodules, with case discussions on signs and symptoms of a thyroid condition. Location: Port Lincoln Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm Dinner | 17 July 2025
Dinner
Respiratory - COPD & Asthma UpdatePresenter: Dr Shah Mohd Shif Session covers identifying and differentiating COPD, asthma subgroups, treatments and management strategies, and patient assessments. Location: Avenue Inn, Naracoorte Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm Dinner | 31 July 2025
Dinner
Dermatology - What's NewPresenter: Dr Lachlan Warren, Dermatologist This session covers new immune based treatments, general practice skin cancer procedures and safety considerations, advances in treatments for dermatitis, psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa, as well as support and referral pathways for GPs. Location: Port Pirie Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
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On demand learningWebinar and Conference session recordings are available on demand via RDWA Learn. When you finish watching a session, you can log your hours with your CPD home. |
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Webinar recording
Mental Health - Managing PTSD in Primary Care Settings
Presenter: Dr Jacob Alexander, Consultant Psychiatrist
This session will provide GPs with a deeper understanding of PTSD, its diagnosis, and treatment approaches, while offering practical tools for managing patients with PTSD in primary care.
Held: 18 June 2025
Webinar recording
Paediatrics - Autism
Presenter: Subashni Maharaj, Paediatrician
This session covered the range of Autism Spectrum Disorder conditions that commonly present in children as patients in general practice, including diagnosis and management, as well as referral pathways for GPs.
Held: 21 May 2025
Webinar recording
Cardiology for Rural General Practice
Presenter: Dr Chris Zeitz, Cardiologist
Session covered risks of incidental coronary diseases, treatment strategies for hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and case discussions on heart failure management and strategies.
Held: 26 March 2025
Webinar recording
Mental Health - Management of Acute Presentations
Presenter: Dr James Capps, Consultant Psychiatrist
This session covers common psychiatric conditions presenting in the ED, assessment, diagnosis and treatment strategies for patients with acute mental health conditions, including accessing support and referral pathways.
Held: 11 March 2025
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