RANZCOG ASM 2025
Breakfast and Lunch Masterclasses
Tuesday 21 October
Avant Breakfast
07.30 – 08.15 in the Gilbert suite
AI in healthcare: 12 months in review – What we have learned?
Where are we heading?
Over the past 12 months Avant, Australia’s largest medical indemnity insurer has been gathering data in relation to the use of AI by its members. AI is changing the way that healthcare is delivered. If you are currently using AI – or not, in the near future AI will be a part of your practice in some form. This session will cover information that in today’s ever changing technological world you cannot ignore.
Speakers:
Tracy Pickett
Dr Sally Parsons
CPD Hours
Education Activities (EA): 0.5hours
Bayer Breakfast
07.30 – 08.15 in the Hall E2
Case-Based Insights: Addressing Complexity in HMB and Pelvic Pain
This session will address complex management of heavy menstrual bleeding in association with other related pelvic symptoms. Case presentations will be used as the foundation for discussion of evidence-based practice, and practical guidance where uncertainty exists. Common overlapping symptoms of heavy menstrual bleeding and pain symptoms will be discussed including a practical approach to care of the patient.
Speakers: Jason Abbott
CPD Hours
Education Activities (EA): 0.5hours
RANZCOG Breakfast
07.30 – 08.15 in the Hall E1
Endometriosis Masterclass: Turning Evidence into Action
Join us for a Masterclass on the Australian Living Evidence Guideline: Endometriosis, featuring key highlights in the diagnosis and management of endometriosis. The session will cover updates on non-invasive diagnostic approaches and hormonal treatment options, alongside discussion of complex clinical cases. The Masterclass will also explore how patient values and preferences can shape individualised treatment decisions, offering a comprehensive and practical perspective for clinicians and healthcare professionals.
CPD Hours
Education Activities (EA): 0.5hours
Monday 20 October
Novartis Lunch
Monday 20 October: 12.30 – 13.30 in Hall E2
Spinal Muscular Atrophy – Navigating Spinal Muscular Atrophy Risk in Pregnancy – Clinical and Personal Perspectives
This two-part symposium will explore the rapidly evolving landscape of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) diagnosis and treatment in Australia, with a focus on the role of prenatal genetic testing and the experiences of families navigating this complex journey.
Part 1: A Family’s Journey – Insights from Lived Experience
In the first session, we will hear directly from Carolyn and Steve, a couple whose experience with SMA has corresponded with a period of rapid change in both the diagnosis and treatment of this devastating condition. In this 20 minute interview, Carolyn and Steve will share their personal story – from the moment they first encountered SMA through the diagnosis of their first child, Hannah, in 2014, through to their prenatal SMA diagnosis and eventual treatment of their third child, John. Their reflections will offer invaluable insights into what they found supportive, what challenges they encountered, and what healthcare professionals can learn from their experience. This session will provide a deeply human perspective on the impact of early diagnosis and intervention, complementing the clinical discussion with lived experience.
Part 2: Clinical Advances and the Role of the Obstetrician
Dr. Renuka Sekar, a specialist obstetrician in maternal and fetal medicine, will lead a 30-minute educational session on the latest developments in SMA diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Sekar will provide an overview of the genetic and clinical basis of SMA, tracing the evolution of diagnostic tools and the introduction of transformative therapies that have significantly improved outcomes for affected infants. A key focus will be the integration of RGCS into routine prenatal care in Australia, now widely accessible through Medicare-funded programs. Dr. Sekar will highlight the critical role of obstetricians in supporting couples who receive an elevated fetal risk result, offering guidance on counselling, decision-making, and multidisciplinary care coordination. This session will equip clinicians with the knowledge and sensitivity needed to support families through these pivotal moments.
Speakers:
Carolyn and Steve
CPD Hours
Education Activities (EA): 1 hours
12:30-12:50 Part 1: A Family’s Journey – Insights from Lived Experience – 20min (Carolyn and Steve)
12:50-13:20 Part 2: Clinical Advances and the Role of the Obstetrician – 30min (Dr Renuka Sekar)
