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Essential updates in melanoma care: Session 2 | Accredited | 90 mins
We invite you to view our recording from our 2025 GP Education Breakfast, Essential updates in melanoma care: Session 2.
Chaired by A/Prof Alexander van Akkooi (Surgical Oncologist), session 2 features multidisciplinary experts sharing practical insights on the role of genetics in melanoma and when to offer testing to your patients, how to support a patient through a melanoma diagnosis and the latest update on the Melanoma Targeted Screening Program.
- Genetic testing for melanoma: What GPs need to know, Dr Jack Dong (Cancer Geneticist, NSW Health) and A/Prof Linda Martin (Dermatologist, MIA)
- An update on the Melanoma Targeted Screening Program, Prof Anne Cust (Epidemiologist, MIA and the Daffodil Centre)
- Supporting a patient and family through diagnosis, Dr Lisa Gomes (Psychologist, MIA)
- Fireside chat discussion, Led by Dr William Shepperd (Skin Cancer GP, MIA)
This recording is suitable for Skin Cancer GPs, General GPs, Nurses and other healthcare professionals.
If you’d like to view the Session 1 recording, click here.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:- Identify patients who are suitable for genetic testing and understand the implications for clinical practice.
- Discuss the latest updates on targeted screening programs for melanoma, focusing on high-risk populations and early detection.
- Identify where to find resources to support your patient through a diagnosis of melanoma.
ACCREDITATION
This activity (1196387) is allocated 1.5 EA CPD hours in the RACGP 2023-25 CPD Program.
This activity (10116) is allocated 1.5 EA CPD hours in the SkinPro CPD Program
A Statement of Completion will be provided at the end of this module for your CPD records.
CHAIR
A/Prof Alexander van Akkooi
Associate Professor in Melanoma Surgical Oncology, Melanoma Institute Australia and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, The University of Sydney
Declaration of Interest
SPEAKERS
Dr Jack Dong
Cancer Geneticist, NSW Health
A/Prof Linda Martin
Dermatologist, Melanoma Institute Australia | Professor in Dermatology, The University of NSW
Declaration of Interest
Prof Anne Cust
Epidemiologist, Melanoma Institute Australia | Deputy Director, The Daffodil Centre | Professor of Cancer Epidemiology, The University of Sydney
Declaration of Interest
Dr Lisa Gomes
Senior Clinical Psychologist, Melanoma Institute Australia
Declaration of Interest
Dr William Shepperd
Skin Cancer GP, Melanoma Institute Australia
Declaration of Interest
Please note that this presentation was accurate at the time of recording (March 2025) but may not reflect the rapidly evolving treatment landscape and approvals in Australia.
MIA’s Education Program is proudly supported through unrestricted educational grants from: 
Essential updates in melanoma care: Session 2 | Accredited | 90 mins
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