Wellington – One Day CME

During this full day event, GPs and primary healthcare practitioners will hear presentations from various specialists from the Evolution Group. Speakers and topics will be provided soon. Please check back to this page later to find out more information. Registration is open now. 

Date: Saturday 1 July
Time: 8.30 am – 3.30 pm
CPD: 5 points
Venue: Hotel InterContinental, Wellington Room

Speakers and presentations:

Dr Rita Yang – Breast surgery, Gender affirming surgeries, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Topic title: Gender Affirmation Surgery in Evolution
Learning outcomes: 

• Common patient transition journey and how plastic and reconstructive surgeries can help in different stages
• Referral pathways and useful information for patients prior to referral

Dr Omid Yassaie – Robotic Urology, Urology
Topic title: Diagnosis and Management of Common Scrotal Conditions in Adults
Learning outcomes:

• The management of the painful Scrotum
• The management of the lumpy Scrotum
• The management of the infected Scrotum

Samantha Bowman – Cardiac & Exercise Physiologist
Topic title: Using Science & Data to Improve Patient Outcomes
Learning outcomes:

• Patient outcomes following a 12wk exercise-based programme: recapping data from HeartWorks Pilot Programme
• Valuable and practicable advice for helping Patients recover from Long COVID based on a recent NZ data

Dr Anju Basu – Gynaecology, Robotic Gynaecology
Topic title: Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding
Learning outcomes: 

• Possible causes
• Diagnostic work-up
• When to refer

Mr Reuben Johnson – Neurosurgery, presenting on Neurospine
Topic title: Neurospine
Learning outcomes: 

• Understand the pros and cons of cervical fusion v. cervical arthroplasty
• Understand Natural history and treatment of cervical myelopathy
• Understand the Indications and limitations of  lumbar fusion surgery
• Knowledge of spinal referral pathways in the Hawkes Bay