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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RCGP Wales - Minor Surgery REFRESHER course, May

Our one-day Minor Surgery Refresher Course is an intensive practical programme designed to support healthcare professionals in refreshing and refining core minor surgical skills.

  • Date

    14 May 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    36

Triage and consultations by phone

This seminar offers practical tips on providing remote consultations in a safe and effective manner, including the latest guidance, regulations and the medico-legal issues to consider. Focuses on factors that might influence capacity, assessment of capacity, and mechanisms to protect those without it.

  • Date

    14 May 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    48

RCGP North Wales Faculty First5 Support Group Meeting

Having completed your training, the next step awaits! Led by Dr Hayley Jones, the North Wales Faculty First5 Lead, this informal learning event is tailored for First5s. The group aims to offer peer support, facilitate valuable evening events for career progression, provide complimentary learning opportunities, and create a platform for networking. The evening begins with a complimentary meal, followed by a topical speaker.

  • Date

    14 May 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    10

Essex Faculty Countryside & Heritage Walk

Join the Essex Faculty for a relaxed, family-friendly walk in the beautiful village of Coggeshall. Starting with tea, coffee and cake, this scenic 3-mile circular route offers a chance to connect, unwind and enjoy informal networking in a picturesque setting. Friends and family are welcome.

  • Date

    17 May 2026

  • Start time

    11:00

  • Places left

    10
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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 Prof. Roger Neighbour, a renowned teacher on the skills of communication within the GP consultation.

  • Date

    18 May 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    0

Dermatology | One Day Essentials

This free-to-members one-day interactive online conference will cover a range of dermatological health topics designed to support GPs in improving patient care. The conference will focus on key dermatological topics, including psoriasis, itchy patients, hair loss, skin disorders and many more. Additionally, it will address common presentations, management and diagnosis relevant to general practice.

  • Date

    19 May 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    2934

Suicide Prevention & Postvention in Primary Care - Learn & Connect

Join us for an insightful and empowering session exploring suicide prevention, postvention, and wellbeing within primary care aimed at GP registrars. We will be drawing on personal lived experience from our speaker Dr Sohrab Panday alongside guidance from NHS England and the RCGP to explore the realities of suicide prevention and postvention within primary care. The session will include a 2-course meal and an opportunity to network with your colleagues.

  • Date

    19 May 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    15

Wessex Faculty - “Career Essentials: CV Writing and Interview Tips”

One hour online event, covering CV writing and Interview techniques. With time for Q&A also. Free to members, £10 for non members

  • Date

    19 May 2026

  • Start time

    19:15

  • Places left

    48
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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.

  • Date

    20 May 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    0