Courses and events

We provide a wide range of high-quality online events to support our members' continuing professional development. Topics cover a broad range of clinical, wellbeing and developmental themes for GPs at all stages of their career.

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Zoom

Women's Health | A practical guide to diagnosis and management of Endometriosis

Scotland is the first country in the UK to have a Women’s Health Plan, outlining ambitious improvement and change in areas including endometriosis. Professor Horne will offer evidence-based advice on the care of women with endometriosis, recommendations on the diagnostic approach, and treatments for both relief of painful symptoms and for infertility associated with the condition.

  • Date

    17 August 2022

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    10

Zoom

PortrAiT | Opportunities for GPs in Academic Research

Join RCGP West Scotland for an inspiring talk from Dr Peter Hamlin who is a GP working at the University of Glasgow as an academic researcher. The PortrAiT series aims to inspire both GP trainees and those post-CCT, highlighting the diversity of roles available to a GP in modern healthcare.

  • Date

    18 August 2022

  • Start time

    19:30

  • Places left

    10

Jesmond Dene Visitor Centre and Cafe

GP Parent: Coffee and a Chat in Jesmond

A chance to meet other parents in the area, an informal chat about parenting, returning to work or anything else on your mind. A lovely area for play and a chance to view some beautiful nature.

  • Date

    19 August 2022

  • Start time

    10:30

  • Places left

    22

The H Suite

International Medical Graduate (IMG) Welcome Event

We would like to invite GP trainees who are new to the area, and new to the UK, to a welcome morning. We have invited speakers to talk about their experiences as an International Medical Graduate, including how they navigated training, adjusted to life in the UK and tips for passing the MRCGP exams. We will also have Greg Povey from Wesleyan to talk about financial planning for the future and understanding UK finances , specifically aimed at those of you who are from abroad; as well as speakers discussing tips on how to navigate life in the UK and alternative sources of support for all International Medical Graduates (IMGs). You will meet the Associate in Training leads (AiT) who are your representative in the College and some Midland Faculty officers who will be here to support you through your journey within the Midlands . There will be plenty of opportunity to network and meet your peers.

  • Date

    20 August 2022

  • Start time

    10:00

  • Places left

    5

Zoom

Telephone Consultation & Triage Skills

Are you worried about doing remote telephone triage or perhaps you're already experienced in this high risk area and want to brush up on your skills? This course will provide you with a real understanding of how to manage the risks involved in remote telephone consultations and the benefits this work can bring when practised effectively. This day will give you tools and techniques to best handle remote telephone consultations. This ONLINE course will taught via ZOOM.

  • Date

    23 August 2022

  • Start time

    09:15

  • Places left

    9

Zoom

Mental Health | Young people's mental health: the GP consultation

RCGP Scotland are delighted to work alongside The Charlie Waller Trust to deliver this afternoon webinar with Dr Maryanne Freer. Using GP cases, aids are introduced which will assist in GP consultations with young people with mental health problems. You will cover the detection of a mental health problem, risk management and practical management plans whilst waiting to be seen. This topic is very popular due to the long CAHMS wait times.

  • Date

    24 August 2022

  • Start time

    14:30

  • Places left

    10