GP Education Breakfast: Essential updates in melanoma care

Melanoma Institute Australia is pleased to invite you to our educational breakfast for Skin Cancer Doctors and GPs with an interest in skin cancer medicine.

Co-hosted by A/Prof Sydney Ch’ng (Plastic and Head & Neck Surgeon) and A/Prof Alexander van Akkooi (Surgical Oncologist), our engaging breakfast session will feature multidisciplinary experts discussing the latest updates in melanoma diagnosis and treatment across the disease spectrum.

PRESENTATIONS:*

• Dermoscopic clues in the diagnosis of amelanotic melanoma, Prof Pascale Guitera (Dermatologist, MIA)
• Surgical management of melanoma and melanoma in-situ, A/Prof Robyn Saw (Surgical Oncologist, MIA)
• Changing melanoma treatment landscape and neoadjuvant therapy update, A/Prof Alexander van Akkooi (Surgical Oncologist, MIA)
• Interactive case study breakout discussion, led by A/Prof Paul Fishburn (Skin Cancer GP, University of QLD
• An update on the Targeted Screening Program, Prof Anne Cust (Epidemiologist, MIA and the Daffodil Centre)
• Genetic testing for melanoma: What GPs need to know, A/Prof Linda Martin (Dermatologist, MIA) and Dr Jack Dong (Cancer Geneticist, NSW Health)
• Supporting a patient and family through diagnosis, Dr Lisa Gomes (Psychologist, MIA)
• Fireside chat discussion, Led by Dr William Shepperd (Skin Cancer GP, MIA)

This program will conclude with a quiz where you’ll have the chance to win a dermatoscope from HEINE.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and gain invaluable insights from leaders in the field.

Date: Saturday 8 March 2025. 8:30am to 1:00pm (Note: Registrations and breakfast service will commence at 8:30am with presentations commencing at 9am sharp)

Cost: Free

CPD: A certificate of attendance will be provided. This event has been accredited with SkinPro CPD for 1.5 RP and 2 EA hours (Activity number 10101). Further accreditation details coming soon.

Parking: Complimentary onsite parking will be available. Enter via Rocklands Rd.  

RSVP: By 24 February. Please note this is a face-to-face event only. Seats are strictly limited so please reserve your ticket ASAP and advise us if you're no longer able to make it. 

*Program is subject to change. 

MIA’s Education Program is proudly supported through unrestricted educational grants from Bristol Myers Squibb, MSD and HEINE.