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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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.

  • Date

    01 December 2025

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    35

Online

Protecting your family and an overview of the NHS basket of benefits

Wesleyan are hosting this webinar which is designed for medical professionals. We will take a deeper dive at the NHS basket of benefits protecting you against loss of income. The session will be hosted by Specialist Financial Advisor Laura, who specialises in supporting medical professionals through their financial journeys

  • Date

    02 December 2025

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    196

Online

Dealing with complaints 2025

Complaints are a leading cause of distress and are often avoidable. With good self-awareness and tried and tested language skills, we teach ways to avoid our interactions leading to complaints and how to manage them if they do arise.

  • Date

    03 December 2025

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    130

Online

Economic Forecast: Interest Rates and Your Practice's Financial Future

Join the Lloyds Bank Healthcare team for an insightful webinar led by a Lloyds economist. Discover expert predictions on interest rates and how these changes could impact your borrowing and deposits. Gain valuable insights to help you navigate the financial landscape and make informed decisions for your practice. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in a dynamic economic environment.

  • Date

    11 December 2025

  • Start time

    13:15

  • Places left

    200

Microsoft Teams

Emotional intelligence and dealing with complaints at the GP reception

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.

  • Date

    11 December 2025

  • Start time

    13:30

  • Places left

    29

Online

Staff retention/attraction – how can we help you attract and retain staff

This session will consider a number of key business risks faced by GP practices and how this impacts partners and the management team. We will consider areas where risk may exist and who could be affected by this along with some steps to take to begin mitigation of these.

  • Date

    20 January 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    198

Online

Rescue Yourself from Overthinking 2026

Overthinking is a habit which we cultivate to feel safe. To break this habit, here we provide the tools of mindfulness, a thought diary, reframing core-beliefs and thoughts and challenging distorted thinking.

  • Date

    21 January 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    140

Online

GP Practice Valuations: Insights and Borrowing Considerations

This session will provide up-to-date information on GP practice premises valuations and key considerations for property partners when borrowing. Gain valuable insights to help you navigate the complexities of property valuations and make informed financial decisions for your practice.

  • Date

    22 January 2026

  • Start time

    13:15

  • Places left

    200

The Assembly Rooms

RCGP Scotland Members' and Fellows' Ceremony 2025

Join us for our relaxed style Members' and Fellows' Ceremony in Edinburgh on Wednesday 28 January 2026. Our ceremony is an opportunity for you to celebrate with friends, peers and family the achievement of attaining membership of the College by completing the MRCGP, MRCGP[INT] OR MAP or achieving Fellowship of the College FRCGP.

  • Date

    28 January 2026

  • Start time

    12:00

  • Places left

    319