This informative masterclass on metabolic medicine and obesity management includes live presentations and an interactive Q&A panel by a multidisciplinary team of specialist physicians, surgeons and allied health professionals who subspecialise in this area.
Time
Topic
Facilitator/Presenter
8.15am
Registration opens
8.25am
Introduction
Dr Lily Vrtik (Director C4D)
8.30am
Approach to Obesity Management in General Practice
Dr Terri-Lynne South (General Practitioner)
9.00am
Updates on Diabetes Management and GLP Long-term Implications
Dr Dianna Luong (Endocrinologist)
9.30am
Metabolic Surgical Options and Outcomes
Dr George Hopkins (Bariatric Surgeon)
10.00am
Morning Tea
10.20am
The Dietitian’s Approach to Medical and Surgical Interventions
Lucimay Davey (Dietitian)
10.40am
Q&A Panel
Dr South, Dr Hopkins, and Ms Davey
11.00am
Obesity & Pregnancy Management
Dr Leanne Chapman (Obstetrician)
11.30am
Anaesthesia Risks with Obesity and Perioperative GLP Updates
Dr Sanchia Smith (Anaesthetist)
12.00pm
Lunch
12.45pm
Obesity in Children & Teenagers
Rachana Dahiya (Paediatrician)
1.15pm
Body Contouring Plastic Surgery Post Massive Weight Loss
Dr Raymond Goh (Plastic Surgeon)
1.45pm
Aesthetic Breast Surgery Post Massive Weight Loss
Dr Lily Vrtik (Plastic Surgeon)
2.15pm
Feedback
2.30pm
Conclusion
Please note that this masterclass if open for all healthcare professionals including nursing and allied health, however, all materials will be presented at the level for medical practitioners.
CPD:
This masterclass will provide you with 5 CPD hours.
This masterclass is an accredited CPD activity with ACRRM, RACGP and AMA CPD Homes.
*Please note that the program and presenters in this workshop are subject to last-minute changes.
Venue:
Rydges Fortitude Valley
Starting:
8:00 AM
Saturday 6th September 2025
Ending:
2:30 PM
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