Qualitas Health Sydney GP CPD Conference

Date: Saturday, 23 May 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Sofitel Darling Harbour
 

About the Conference

Join us at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour for the 2026 Qualitas Health GP CPD Conference — a full day of practical, evidence-based clinical education and professional networking.

Designed for General Practitioners, this conference brings together experienced clinicians and specialists to deliver insights that can be immediately applied in everyday practice.

As an RACGP-accredited provider, the event offers 6.5+ CPD hours, with additional Pre- and Post-Event CPD opportunities.

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* 2025 NSW GP CPD Conference

Parking Information

PARKING AT: Wilson Parking Harbourside, Darling Harbour Sydney.

100 Murray St, Pyrmont NSW 2009

*** Parking will be reimbursed by Qualitas only if it is
     PRE-BOOKED at the $25 all-day rate.

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Agenda

8.30am - 8.50am

REGISTRATION

8.50am - 9.00am

Pre-activity questionnaire Sessions 1-3

Dr Campbell Howitt
Chief Medical Officer NSW

9.00am - 9.30am
The session, presentation and speaker selection delivered by 

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SESSION 1 

Imaging Insights for Dyspnoea

Dr Tej Dugal
MBBS, FRANZCR

9.30am - 10.00am
The session and presentation supported by

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SESSION 2 

New Treatment Approaches to Psoriasis & Eczema

Dr Supriya Venugopal
MBBS BSc (UNSW), M.Med (USyd), PhD (UNSW), DCH, FACD

Dr Brian Wallace
MBBS (USyd), BSc(Hons) (USyd), PhD (USyd), FACD

10.00am - 10.30am
The session, presentation and speaker selection delivered by 

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SESSION 3

Eye Red Flags: Linking Vision Loss to Systemic Disease – with a Focus on Glaucoma

A/Prof Andrew White
BMedSc(Hons), MBBS, PhD, FRANZCO

10.30am - 10.50am

MORNING TEA & NETWORKING 

10.50am - 11.00am

Pre-activity questionnaire Sessions 4-6

Dr Campbell Howitt
Chief Medical Officer NSW

11.00am - 11.30am
The session, presentation and speaker selection delivered by 

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SESSION 4

State of Play in ASCVD Care: Australian Insights &  Actionable Strategies

Dr Katy Ellenberger
FRACP, MBBS

11.30am - 12.00pm
The session, presentation and speaker selection delivered by 

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SESSION 5A

The Origin of Chaos – from Melanocyte to Melanoma

Dr Peter McQuillan
MBChB, BSc, BMedSc, FRCPA, Dip ICDP-UEMS, Dip DermPath (RCPA)

12.00pm - 12.30pm
The session, presentation and speaker selection delivered by 

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SESSION 5B

A Cook’s Tour of Allergy 

Dr Jocelyn Jiang
MBBS(Hons), MMed(ClinEpi), FRACP, FRCPA

12.30pm - 1.10pm

LUNCH & NETWORKING 

1.10pm - 1.40pm

Pre-activity questionnaire sessions 6-7
Post-activity questionnaire sessions 1-5

Dr Campbell Howitt
Chief Medical Officer NSW

1.40pm - 2.10pm
The session and presentation supported by 

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SESSION 6

Menopause Management Essentials

Dr Sameer Mathur
MBBS, BOHDSc, FRANZCOG

2.10pm - 2.40pm
The session, presentation and speaker selection delivered by 

Harbour Neurology Group

SESSION 7

Alzheimer's Disease Treatment and the Importance of Characterising Dementia Subtypes

Dr Rowena Mobbs
MBBS, BMedSci (Hons I), PhD, FRACP (Neurology)

2.40pm - 3.20pm

 AFTERNOON TEA & NETWORKING 

3.20pm - 3:30pm

Post -activity questionnaire
 - Overarching learning outcomes 
 - SESSION 6-7

Dr Campbell Howitt
Chief Medical Officer NSW

3.30pm - 5.00pm

3 x 30 Minute - Workshop Rotations

Workshop A

The session, presentation and speaker selection delivered by 

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Workshop A

Travel Medicine: Inside the Consult – Risk Assessment and Prevention Planning

Catherine Keil
MN (NP), RN, BSc (Hons), Dip TM (RCPSG), CTH (ISTM)

Workshop B

The session, presentation and speaker selection delivered by 

VBJS_Primary 4.51.26 PM.pdf (3)

Workshop B

ECG interpretation in common cardiac presentations

A/Prof Peter E Ruchin
MBBS, FRACP, FCSANZ
Dr Sacha Kepreotis
BSc, MBBS, MPH, FRACP, FCSANZ

Workshop C

The session, presentation and speaker selection delivered by 

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Workshop C

Topic 1: Knee Examination

Topic 2: Shoulder Examination

Dr Jonathan Herald
MBBS, MSpMed, FRACS (Orth), FAOrthA
Dr Mithun Joshi
MBBS (Hons), FRACS (Orth), FAOrthA

5.00pm

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Meet Our Speakers

Session 1 - Dr Tej Dugal

Dr Tej Dugal

Radiologist

Presentation Topic:
Imaging Insights for Dyspnoea

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Session 2 - Dr Supriya Venugopal
Dr Supriya Venugopal

Adult and Paediatric Specialist Dermatologist

Presentation Topic: 
New Treatment Approaches to Psoriasis & Eczema

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Session 2 - Dr Brian Wallace

Dr Brian Wallace

Specialist Dermatologist 

Presentation Topic:
New Treatment Approaches to Psoriasis & Eczema

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Session 3 - AProf Andrew White

A/Prof Andrew White

Glaucoma Specialist & Cataract Surgeon

Presentation Topic:
Eye Red Flags: Linking Vision Loss to Systemic Disease – with a Focus on Glaucoma

Read Full Bio

Session 4 - Dr Katy Ellenberger
Dr Katy Ellenberger

Imaging Cardiologist

Presentation Topic: 
State of Play in ASCVD Care: Australian Insights & Actionable Strategies

Read Full Bio

Session 5 A - Dr Peter McQuillan

Dr Peter McQuillan

Anatomical Pathologist

Presentation Topic:
The Origin of Chaos – from Melanocyte to Melanoma

Read Full Bio

Session 5 B - Dr Jocelyn Jiang

Dr Jocelyn Jiang

Allergy Specialist & Immunologist

Presentation Topic:
A Cook’s Tour of Allergy 

Read Full Bio

Session 6 - Dr Sameer Mathur (1)
Dr Sameer Mathur

Specialist Gynaecologist

Presentation Topic: 
Menopause Management Essentials


Read Full Bio

Session 7 - Dr Rowena Mobbs

Dr Rowena Mobbs

Principal Neurologist

Presentation Topic:
Alzheimer's Disease Treatment and the Importance of Characterising Dementia Subtypes

Read Full Bio

Workshop A - Catherine Keil

Catherine Keil

Nurse Practitioner

 Workshop A:
Travel Medicine: Inside the Consult – Risk Assessment and Prevention Planning

Read Full Bio

Workshop B - Peter E
A/Prof Peter E Ruchin

Consultant Physician, Cardiologist & Interventional Cardiologist

Workshop B: 
ECG interpretation in common cardiac presentations

Read Full Bio

Workshop B - Dr Sacha Kepreotis
Dr Sacha Kepreotis

 Interventional and General Cardiologist 

Workshop B: 
ECG interpretation in common cardiac presentations

Read Full Bio

Workshop C - Dr Herald

Dr Jonathan Herald

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Workshop C Topic 1:
Knee Examination

Read Full Bio

Workshop C - Dr Mithun Joshi
Dr Mithun Joshi

Orthopaedic Surgeon 

Workshop C Topic 2: 
Shoulder Examination

Read Full Bio

100+ Potential CPD Points For the Event

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Get Ahead on Your CPD Before the Conference - Unlock 84 CPD hours before you even arrive on the day

By completing the pre-reading program, you can earn approximately 84 CPD hours, including:

55 hours EA
29.5 hours RP

Speaker Profiles

Speaker - VIC (6)

Dr Shirley Ma 
Ophthalmologist

Dr Shirley Ma is an experienced ophthalmologist with a strong focus on cataract surgery and comprehensive general ophthalmology, alongside subspecialty expertise in oculoplastic (eyelid and lacrimal) conditions. She supports GPs in managing patients with vision impairment, cataracts, macular disease, and common eye conditions, providing clear communication and efficient pathways to surgical care where required.

Dr Ma consults at Eye Surgery Associates and multiple clinic locations across metropolitan Melbourne, offering flexible access for patients and reducing wait times for referrals.

She completed her ophthalmology training through the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (RVEEH) and has undertaken further subspecialty training in oculoplastic surgery. Her dual expertise enables a comprehensive approach to both functional vision issues and periocular conditions.

Dr Ma is known for her patient-centred approach, which ensures patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options while prioritising optimal visual outcomes and quality of life.

Special Interests

  • Cataract surgery
  • General ophthalmology
  • Macular disease and retinal conditions
  • Intravitreal injections
  • Oculoplastic (eyelid and lacrimal) conditions

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Speaker - VIC (8)

Dr Vivek Mutha
Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist

Dr Vivek Mutha is an experienced General Cardiologist, Arrhythmia, and Device Specialist based in Melbourne.

Dr Mutha is a lecturer at the University of Melbourne and an expert in the diagnosis and management of rhythm disorders. He completed his basic physician training at Monash Health, followed by cardiology training at Northern Hospital, Austin Health, and Ballarat. He further specialised in cardiac electrophysiology and pacing at Monash Health, where he acquired expertise in complex electrophysiology and device implantation.

As the director of Heart of Melbourne Cardiology, Dr Mutha is dedicated to providing high-quality service and improving patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.

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Speaker - VIC (9)

A/Prof M Asrar ul Haq
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

A/Prof M Asrar ul Haq is a distinguished Consultant and Interventional Cardiologist based in Melbourne. He is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Melbourne and completed extensive training in the United Kingdom at renowned institutions, including Bristol Royal Infirmary and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. In Australia, he further refined his expertise at Austin Health and Northern Health in Melbourne, as well as Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth.

A/Prof M Asrar ul Haq earned his Doctorate at the University of Melbourne, focusing on early echocardiographic assessment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

As a specialist in coronary interventional procedures, including angioplasties via femoral and radial access, he is widely recognised for his mastery of the transradial approach. He has been instrumental in establishing radial access programmes in Australian hospitals and is a sought-after speaker at international conferences.

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