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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Discover Fellowship - Southwest Faculties

This informal online session will help you understand what fellowship actually is and why fellowship is within the reach of anyone who is a member of a Royal College. We will answer your questions about RCGP Fellowship, and guide you through the application process. You will hear from members who have achieved Fellowship about their experience.

  • Date

    12 February 2025

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    103

ONLINE

Art for GPs - February 2025

The RCGP South West Faculties have engaged the services of a professional artist to bring members online art classes. Join our online acrylic painting classes and discover the skill of mindfulness & relaxation through art. No previous painting ability needed!

  • Date

    18 February 2025

  • Start time

    19:30

  • Places left

    2
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Online

Creative Writing - March 2025

Writing has been proven to boost your immune system and reduce stress. These stand-alone sessions will provide both engagement and escape, as you find words, voice and encouragement from others. These sessions will employ creative writing techniques and responses to texts, quotes and images to support your wellbeing.

  • Date

    03 March 2025

  • Start time

    19:30

  • Places left

    0

Penny Brohn, Bristol

Severn sustainability and wellbeing day 2025

Come and join us for a relaxing day, connecting with colleagues. This year we will be focusing on Food and the Planet and how to take action and will include live demonstrations of sustainable eating and tasters in Foraging and Fermenting. Our Severn sustainability and wellbeing day 2025 will be taking place at Penny Brohn, Pill, Bristol on Tuesday 4 March 2025 This event is Free to RCGP Members and £25 for non RCGP Members

  • Date

    04 March 2025

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    22

Online

Retirement planning, including the NHS Pension Scheme

With retirement on the horizon for many healthcare professionals, it is important to understand what your options are especially with the recent introduction of “Partial Retirement”. Wesleyan Financial Services is hosting a webinar covering the NHS Pension Scheme and how to plan for retirement.

  • Date

    05 March 2025

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    179

Zoom

A trainer’s guide to the SCA: an introduction

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, Dr Robin Simpson and Dr Jim Bartlett. 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

    06 March 2025

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    1920

Online

Compassion Verses Empathy

Are you an empathic doctor? - Do you know the difference between empathy and compassion? Join the Resilient Practice team for a lively discussion about how empathy impacts on our wellbeing and clinical practice.

  • Date

    12 March 2025

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    150

Online via zoom

Severn Faculty Board meeting 12 March 2025

Severn Faculty board meet quarterly online via Zoom with meetings taking place in February, June, September and November. Please do join us at our next meeting which will take place on Wednesday 12 March 2025 via Zoom at 7.30pm. RCGP members are welcome to observe our meetings and get involved. Please book your place to participate via this link.

  • Date

    12 March 2025

  • Start time

    19:30

  • Places left

    30

ONLINE

Art for GPs - March 2025

The RCGP South West Faculties have engaged the services of a professional artist to bring members online art classes. Join our online acrylic painting classes and discover the skill of mindfulness & relaxation through art. No previous painting ability needed!

  • Date

    18 March 2025

  • Start time

    19:30

  • Places left

    3