Simply Versace GP education conference

Due to its resounding success in 2009, Mater’s Simply Versace GP Education Conference will be back in March 2010 offering an exceptional medical education experience for general practitioners.

The conference presents GPs with an opportunity to be schooled on the latest health care developments while luxuriating in the ultimate Versace experience.

The 2010 Simply Versace GP Education Conference program will feature Mater’s leading specialists who will present on cutting-edge health care developments in Australia.

Simply Versace Presentations

Day 1

Time Saturday sessions
11 am .00 11 am Delegate registration
.15
.30
.45
12 pm .00 12 noon Delegate lunch
.15
.30
.40 12.40 pm Delegate sign in
.45 12.45 pm Welcome Don Murray
1 pm .00 1 pm The Heart of the Matter—Cardiology
Dr Peter Hadjipetrou, Cardiologist and Dr David Leggett, Radiologist
.15
.30
.45 1.45 pm In a Similar Vein—Vascular Emergencies
Dr Tim McGahan, Vascular Surgeon
2 pm .00
.15 2.15 pm On the Mend—Rehabilitation for cardiac patients
Dr Victor Voerman, Rehabilitation Specialist
.30
.45 2.45 pm Afternoon tea
3 pm .00
.15 3.15 pm Neuro workshop 1—Radiculopathy
Dr Martin Wood, Neurosurgeon.

Skin excision workshop
Dr Scott Ingram, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Neuro workshop 2
Dr Bruce Hall, Neurosurgeon
.30
.45
4 pm .00
.15
.30
.45
5 pm .00
.15
 
7 pm .00 7 pm Pre-dinner drinks.
.15
.30 7.30 pm Simply Versace conference dinner.
.45
8 pm .00
.15
.30
.45
9 pm .00
.15
.30
.45
10 pm .00
.15
.30
.45
Time Alternative stream—Red Group
3.15 pm –5.15 pm .15 3.15 pm Concurrent CPR Training Session
(Marco Polo Room—Capped at 15 GPs)

Dr Steve Costello, Emergency Medicine and Ms Jo-Anne Lobb, Phlebotomy Training Manager
.30
.45
.00
.15
.30
.45
.00
.15

Day 2

Time Sunday sessions
8.30 am .30 8.30 am Delegate registration.
.45
.00 9 am Orthopaedic Workshop 1. Outpatients Department—lower limb case studies
Dr Cameron Cooke, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Orthopaedic Workshop 2—Food and ankle case studies
A/Prof John Walsh, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Orthopaedic Workshop 3—Upper limb orthopaedic case studies
Dr John Scott, Orthopaedic Surgeon.
.15
9.30 am .30
.45
.00
.15
10.30 pm .30
.45
.00 11 am Morning tea.
.15
11.30 am .30 11.30 am Due south
(urology and urological cancer).

Stones and Scrotal Groans
Dr Andrew Hadley, Urologist

Blood and Bugs
Dr Stuart Philip, Urologist
.45
.00
.15
12.30 pm .30 12.30 pm Hit the gas
(Gastroenterology and Colorectal Surgery).

The acute anus in general practice
Dr Andrew Bell, Colorectal Surgeon

Dr Peter Fanning, Gastroenterologist
.45
.00
.15
1.30 pm .30 1.30 pm Conference lunch.
.45
.00
.15
Time Alternative Stream—Blue Group
11.30 am –1.30 pm .30 11.30 am Concurrent CPR Training Session
(Marco Polo Room—Capped at 15 GPs)

Dr Steve Costello, Emergency Medicine and Ms Jo-Anne Lobb, Phlebotomy Training Manager
.45
.00
.15
.30
.45
.00
.15
.30

Packages

Maters’ Simply Versace conference package begins at $400 and includes:

  • Saturday night accommodation in a Versace superior room.
  • Buffet breakfast for up to two in II Barocco Restaurant on Sunday.
  • Conference lunch on Saturday and Sunday for delegate.
  • Afternoon tea on Saturday for delegate.
  • Morning tea on Sunday for delegate.
  • Delegate seat at the conference dinner.

Additional options

  • Extra dinner seats can be purchased for an additional $120 (must be 18 years or over).
  • An extra superior room (room only) can be purchased for $315.
  • Extra buffet breakfast can be purchased. Adults are $37, children aged 4 to 12 are $23 and children under 4 are free.
  • Family members may join the Simply Versace Sunday lunch. Adults are $40, children aged 4 to 12 are $20 and children under 4 are free.

Register

*Please note this conference has reached delegate capacity.  If you would like to be included on the wait list please contact Sara Fingleton on telephone 07 3163 1036 or email sara.fingleton@mater.org.au* 

About

Sat 13 Mar 10

This event is intended for GPs and will be held at Palazzo Versace, Gold Coast.. The venue has capacity for 100 attendees.

Sun 14 Mar 10

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  • Broadwater Suite
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Sponsors

We would like to thank the following sponsors. Without their help these events wouldn't be possible.