SAPMEA

29/08/2025

Victor Harbor Bowel & Cervical Screening Event Success — Next Stop: Jamestown & Barossa!

The second event in the SA Rural Roadshow for Health Professional Education was an overwhelming success, with strong attendance from local GPs, nurses, and healthcare workers.

Dr Alex Barnes, visiting gastroenterologist, delivered a highly engaging and practical presentation on bowel and cervical cancer screening, sparking valuable discussion and equipping participants with tools to support early detection in their communities.

It was valuable to hear Litza Meyers share insights on the bowel and cervical health pathways.

The evening also provided an excellent opportunity for networking and collaboration, strengthening local connections in healthcare.

Thank you to everyone who joined in person and online.

Next stops: Jamestown and Barossa
- Jamestown – https://events.humanitix.com/bowel-cancer-screening-and-cervical-self-collection-jamestown-hybrid-cpd-event/tickets

- Barossa – 23 October 2025 – https://events.humanitix.com/bowel-cancer-screening-and-cervical-self-collection-angaston-hybrid-cpd-event/tickets

This important initiative is funded by Preventive Health SA and Country SA PHN

To view all upcoming sessions and express your interest, visit: https://sapmea.asn.au/education/events/bowel-cervical-screening-hybrid-cpd-event
Together, we are building healthier communities through early detection.

07/08/2025

Event Wrap-Up: Skin Cancer Workshop with Dr Considine – Loxton

Last night in Loxton, SAPMEA welcomed a select and engaged group of GPs and nurses for a specialised and hands-on dermatology workshop.

Led by the passionate and knowledgeable Dr Gerry Considine, participants explored dermoscopy techniques, current treatment options for non-melanoma skin cancers, and guidelines for referring malignant lesions.

The highlight of the evening was the practical component — using pork bellies to practise excision of complex lesions, basic flap techniques, and suturing skills. A realistic and highly effective way to build surgical confidence.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the evening. Special thanks to Country SA PHN for funding this valuable event, and to the Loxton Hotel for their warm hospitality and venue support.

04/08/2025

Mastering Skin Cancer Diagnosis & Excision Techniques – LOXTON HOTEL

Wednesday, August 6 | 6:00pm – 10:00pm

GPs and Nurses — join Dr Gerry Considine for a free, hands-on workshop focused on diagnosing and managing non-melanoma skin cancers.
Build your skills in dermoscopy, lesion excision (including flaps), and referral best practices.
FREE to attend thanks to generous funding from Country SA PHN
Dinner provided. Accredited for 2 EA & 2 RP CPD hours.

Spots are limited – register now: https://events.humanitix.com/dermatology-masterclass-innovative-treatments-and-techniques-loxton-060825/tickets

04/08/2025

Calling all doctors, rural GPs, and emergency clinicians.

Our POCUS Workshop is just around the corner — and we still have places available!
Join us on Friday 22 August in Victor Harbor for a full day of practical, hands-on ultrasound training with expert clinicians.

What you'll learn:
- eFAST
- Lung ultrasound
- AAA assessment
- Ultrasound-guided IV placement
- Foreign body localisation

With presenters like Dr Cindy Soon, Dr Mustafa Haidermota, Dr Alex Wilson and Jo Douglas — you'll be learning from the best.

- CPD-accredited and eligible for the Rural Procedural Grants Program
- Only $200 (includes catering)
- McCracken Estate Convention Centre
- 22 August from 9am–4pm

Perfect for anyone working in emergency or rural settings.

Register now before it sells out: https://events.humanitix.com/ultrasound-refresher

Join us for a refresher workshop to update and deepen your skills in Ultrasound scanning. Proudly run by SAPMEA and EMET.