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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Using the ophthalmoscope and pupil examinations

This is the second part of two, interactive half-day conferences provided by an active GP trainer who works in Ophthalmology with Moorfields Eye Hospital, covering the ophthalmoscope, pupil examination, double vision and squint and eye problems in children.

  • Date

    25 June 2026

  • Start time

    12:30

  • Places left

    90

Creative Writing for Wellbeing - June 2026

Wellbeing sessions guiding members through creative writing techniques and responses to texts, quotes and images to support your wellbeing.

  • Date

    29 June 2026

  • Start time

    19:30

  • Places left

    48

Introduction to the SCA (free preparation webinar) - 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 Dr 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

    02 July 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    2000

RCGP Tamar Faculty GP Registrar dinner/dance

The RCGP Tamar Faculty invite all GP Registrars, TPD's and trainers to our summer dinner/dance to come together to socialise with old and new friends and celebrate each other's successes.

  • Date

    04 July 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    34

Fellowship - Is it for me?

Fellowship of your professional home is the highest grade of RCGP membership, and mark of excellence and recognition of your distinguished contribution to general practice.  Join us for this free online session and find out why you should consider becoming a Fellow.

  • Date

    07 July 2026

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    300

Introduction to Neurodiversity in General Practice

This session is designed to enhance your professional competency in identifying and supporting neurodivergent individuals within the healthcare environment. We will look at the clinical indicators of neurodivergence, discuss how you can support patients and colleagues, and also offer a foundational overview of ADHD and autism.

  • Date

    07 July 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    300

SCA cases and panel discussion (free preparation webinar) - Part two

Join us for the concluding instalment of our two-part series of FREE webinars on the SCA exam, led by esteemed professionals Dr 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

    09 July 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    2000

Appraisal Made Easy - September 2026

Join us for an afternoon of getting the most from your appraisal. We look at tips on how you should prepare, how appraisal has changed since covid, toolkits and much more. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions of the speaker who has been an appraisal lead for NHS England and NHS Improvement North West since 2008. This event is aimed at new GPs, however, all GPs welcome to attend this event.

  • Date

    04 September 2026

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    300

Minor Surgery Skills | Entry level (includes DOPS) | Exeter

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

    10 September 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    32