Courses and events

Rated 9/10 for delegate satisfaction – discover the College’s wide-ranging catalogue of courses and events, designed to celebrate your achievements, support your wellbeing, develop your clinical and professional confidence, while connecting you to our diverse community.

We offer a diverse programme spanning everything from clinical updates and deep dives to management and leadership, wellbeing and innovation. Most events are free for RCGP members, and where there is a cost, you’ll benefit from preferential rates.

Looking for something specific? Easily search by event type, topic, location or date to find the perfect fit for your learning needs.

Defining the future of general practice, together: Connect, learn, and lead

Join the general practice community for the UK’s strongest clinical programme at the College’s flagship event of the year. Designed for members and led by the profession, this peer-reviewed conference provides a dedicated space to address the specific concerns, insights, and challenges facing general practice today.

Book now for Annual Conference 2026
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An introduction to speaking publicly or via the media for GPs

Giving you the power to say what you want to say and to say it well. This is the world of the soundbite, the app, the tweet, the word cloud. It's a world of 24-hour rolling news... of vox pops, webcasts and video clips. In business today, you are expected to be able to communicate quickly and simply: » to hit the right note » to come across well » to create memory. Whether it's talking via broadcast or narrowcast TV, on radio, to the press, or presenting to an audience, live or virtual, the right preparation gives you the power to say what you want to say and to say it well.

  • Date

    16 September 2026

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    130

Mindful Practice: Yorkshire GP Wellbeing Day

Movement. Connection. Reflection. Fresh air. A full‑day event designed to support sustainable practice and sustainable you Featuring guided movement, facilitated peer talks and plenty of time outdoors depending on the Great British Weather. Full programme coming soon.

  • Date

    18 September 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    67

Ask us anything about your financial future – what should I have done by now?

Join us for a focused, interactive Q&A covering the key questions every GP faces, hosted by Wesleyan. From pensions and long‑term planning to income protection, savings, and making your money work harder. You’ll gain practical, actionable insights to help you feel more confident and in control of your financial journey.

  • Date

    24 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    195

A trainer's guide to the SCA: an introduction - Part one

Join us for the first of a two-part series of FREE webinars on the SCA exam. This informative webinar introduces the SCA exam and is led by esteemed professionals Prof Roger Neighbour, Brigadier (Retd) Robin Simpson, Dr Pauline Foreman and Dr Meiling Denney. With extensive experience as examiners and facilitators of successful SCA prep courses for the RCGP, they bring a wealth of knowledge to guide you through this crucial examination.

  • Date

    01 October 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    1966

Minor Surgery Skills | Entry Level (includes DOPS) | York

This two day beginners course is a mixture of theoretical and practical sessions and is intended for all GPs who wish to carry out Minor Surgery in their practices. It also includes the Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment.

  • Date

    07 October 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    33

Driving Licence webinar for IMG GP Registrars 2026

The RCGP Tamar Faculty is partnering with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to bring you a special one-hour webinar. This session is designed specifically for International Medical Graduate (IMG) GP registrars, and will give you the opportunity to get all your questions about the UK driving licence process answered directly by the DVLA.

  • Date

    14 October 2026

  • Start time

    12:00

  • Places left

    95

Starting to plan transition to retirement

Transitioning to retirement is a big step, and understanding how your NHS Pension fits into that journey is essential. In this structured session, Wesleyan and the RCGP will walk you through the key considerations to help you make informed decisions

  • Date

    14 October 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    195

Encouraging candour, openness and honesty

Get an overview of the professional duty of candour and the statutory duty of candour, how the duties differ, your obligations, and when each duty may be engaged.

  • Date

    15 October 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    148

A trainer's guide to the SCA: case examples and exam preparation - Part two

Join us for the second of a two-part series of FREE webinars on the SCA exam. This informative webinar introduces the SCA exam and is led by esteemed professionals Prof Roger Neighbour, Brigadier (Retd) Robin Simpson, Dr Pauline Foreman and Dr Meiling Denney. With extensive experience as examiners and facilitators of successful SCA prep courses for the RCGP, they bring a wealth of knowledge to guide you through this crucial examination.

  • Date

    15 October 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    1976