Hunter Postgraduate Medical Institute
Managing Menopause in Primary Care: Evidence-Based Updates
Free in-practice education for health professionals. Expert-led sessions with CPD approval and coffee provided.
Date: Tuesday, 4 August 2026
Time: 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM
Location: Swansea Channel Doctors (Suite 4 / 2, Belmont Street, Swansea)
CPD: RACGP & ACRRM (1 hour)
Cost: Free
Coffee 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
- Recognise the clinical features of perimenopause and menopause, including the less typical symptoms.
- Manage common clinical scenarios in menopause, such as vasomotor symptoms, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, and mood or sleep disturbances.
Speaker
Dr Leila Usher, Staff Specialist Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dr Leila Usher is a respected Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with over 14 years of clinical experience in women’s health. A First Nations woman, she is known for her compassionate, trauma-informed and holistic approach. She combines this with clinical excellence; she is proud to offer specialised comprehensive care for women across all stages of life—from adolescence to menopause and beyond.
Dr Usher completed her medical degree at the University of Newcastle, followed by a diverse and comprehensive training program, being awarded her Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in early 2023.
She is deeply committed to patient education and empowerment, combining advanced medical techniques with personalised care.
Dr Usher stays at the forefront of her field by regularly attending national and international conferences, and she is a member of SOMANZ, ESHRE, ASUM and the Australian Menopause Society.
Currently practising at John Hunter Hospital and Newcastle Private Hospital, Dr Usher is dedicated to providing safe, evidence-based care that supports women’s reproductive and overall health.
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