Courses and events

DOACs and their role in General Practice

RCGP Northern Ireland would like to invite you to a CPD session on the use of direct oral anti-coagulants (DOACs) and their role in General Practice. This CPD session will be taught by Dr Ryan Cherry, and will cover the best practice of the usage of DOACs in primary care.

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• Date

  13 February 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  294

Royal College of General Practitioners

Minor Surgery Skills | Refresher (includes DOPS) - 18.02.25 London

This RCGP course is a refresher aimed at GPs who are already experienced in providing skin minor surgery, this educational activity is considered to be of high quality and relevant for general practitioners CPD Revalidation needs. This refresher also includes Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment (required by NHS England for all GPs practising minor surgery in London and recommended for all GPs wanting to practise minor surgery outside of London)

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• Date

  18 February 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  15

Newcastle Medical School, Dental Lecture Theatre E

Learn and Connect | Rheumatology - What to refer

Welcoming back to our free for RCGP members evening lecture series, this month we will have Rheumatology. This will provide you with key learning outcomes and provide a question and answer session.

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• Date

  18 February 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  93

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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!

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• Date

  18 February 2025

• Start time

  19:30

• Places left

  0

Microsoft Teams

Emotional intelligence and front line complaint handling

Join RCGP Scotland for this training by Dr Val McGarrell, for all non-clinical staff in GP Practices. The training aims to upskill frontline colleagues to build resilience and empathy when dealing with difficult situations and patient complaints at the GP reception, and more.

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• Date

  19 February 2025

• Start time

  13:30

• Places left

  13

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Zoom

The RCGP 3-day SCA preparation course

This open-to-all training course aims to improve your consultation skills and as a result pass your SCA. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers and examiners, a highlight being Dr Roger Neighbour, a renowned teacher on the skills of communication within the GP consultation.

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• Date

  24 February 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  0

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30 Euston Square

Minor Surgery Skills | Entry Level (includes DOPS) - London

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.

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• Date

  25 February 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  0

Village Hotel, Brailsford Way, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 6DL

Refresh, Renew, Reconnect 2025 - Learn and Connect

Back for another year the RCGP Vale of Trent Faculty brings you 'Refresh, Renew and Reconnect'. A one-day event blending clinical CPD, personal development and wellbeing.

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• Date

  25 February 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  37

North Wales Faculty Board Meeting

Our Faculty Board meets quarterly (February, June, September, and November), primarily online. It comprises GP volunteers, lay representatives, and members from groups like First5 and GP registrars. Volunteers bring insights, share local updates, and shape general practice. The board represents local views at RCGP Wales and Council meetings. We encourage local GPs to join and contribute actively.

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• Date

  25 February 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  30