Hunter Postgraduate Medical Institute
Maximising Best Patient Outcomes for Joint Replacement – The Role of GPs
Free in-practice education for health professionals. Expert-led sessions with CPD approval and lunch provided.
Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Hamilton Doctors (60 Lindsay Street, Hamilton)
CPD: RACGP & ACRRM (1 hour)
Cost: Free
Lunch provided
About this meeting
- Small in-practice learning sessions
- Open to all health professionals
- Led by experienced specialists
- Certificate of attendance available on request
What you will learn
- Optimise pre-operative assessment and shared decision-making
- Coordinate per-operative and long-term postoperative care to improve outcomes
Speaker
A/ Prof David Dewar, Orthopaedic Hip & Knee Surgeon
A/Prof David Dewar specialises in surgery of the hip, knee and complex trauma. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and Australian Orthopaedic Association, and has participated in international sub-speciality fellowship training.
A/Prof David Dewar moved to Newcastle in 2004, after completing his undergraduate medical science degree and postgraduate medical degree from the University of Sydney with honors.
A/Prof Dewar is significantly involved in research with multiple international presentations and publications. He has completed a PhD at the University of Newcastle and has presented his work at national and international meetings.
A/Prof Dewar works in both the public and private sectors, and currently holds appointments at the John Hunter Hospital and Lake Macquarie Private Hospital.
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