Victorian GP s100 Prescriber Forum

Date
31 Aug 2019
12:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Cost
Free

Available to
General Practitioners
Medical Specialist

Continuing Professional Development

RACGP ACCRM Annual HIV and HBV CPD Points

Event Location
RACV City Club
501 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia

Blood borne viruses

VHHITAL is holding a GP s100 Prescriber Forum for Victoria's HIV and HBV Prescribers. This networking event will also include RACGP/ACRRM accredited education and will count towards your annual renewal points.

This education and networking event is the perfect opportunity for HIV and HBV GP s100 prescribers across Victoria to come together for an exciting and informative event. 
The event will be relevant for both experienced and newer prescribers will include presentations and case discussions across the HIV and HBV space and with range of speakers.

HIV Education

  • On demand PrEP: the evidence plus case discussions Dr Darren Russell, Cairns Sexual Health Service
  • ART Simplification: two drugs? Dr Olga Vujovic, Alfred Health
  • Bone loss & fractures: is it the virus or the treatment? Professor Jenny Hoy, Alfred Health


HBV Education

  • Advanced liver disease in primary care Dr David Iser, St Vincent's Hospital
  • New insights into HBV therapeutics: Entecavir vs Tenofovir & Hep B cure Professor Ben Cowie, Peter Doherty Institute
  • HBV Immunodeficiency: who/when and what to treat?


Additional topics and speakers will be included in the full program

Prescribers based in regional areas will be supported to attend with the provision of accommodation following the event. Please speak to the VHHITAL team regarding what support options are available to you. 

12:00 - 12:30pm Registration and Lunch
12:30 - 4:30pm   Range of presentations, education, case discussions and afternoon tea break 
  4:30 - 5:30 pm  Networking Canapes and drinks

Please 'Save the Date' and more information will be provided as it unfolds!