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.

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Learn and Connect: CPR Update, Warrington, 11.30am

You are invited to join our CPR Update/Refresher course taking place in Warrington. A Learn and Connect event that will provide you with an update on basic life support, including a certificate for both adult and children, while also offering the opportunity to meet other local GPs. Free/refundable for RCGP members.

  • Date

    06 October 2026

  • Start time

    11:30

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Minor Surgery Skills | Entry Level (includes DOPS) | York

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

    07 October 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

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Vale of Trent Senior Career Transitions Day

Join us for this one day event that aims to support local GPs in planning for the later stages of their careers, covering key topics such as retirement preparation, financial and pension guidance, and career transition opportunities. It also explores the psychological aspects of this phase and ways to extend or reshape a GP career. Attendees can network with colleagues and speak directly with support services, with lunch and refreshments provided. Free (£20 refundable deposit) for members, £20 for non-members.

  • Date

    07 October 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

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Yoga and sound bath

You're invited to join our new Yoga session, relaxation introduction or self development of yoga including sound bath, taking place in Hexham.

  • Date

    09 October 2026

  • Start time

    10:45

  • Places left

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RCGPNI Active Bystander Training

Witnessing verbal and physical abuse, discrimination, racism and micro-aggression effects everyone! Have you ever been in a situation where you want to challenge someones behaviour - but you didnt know how to do it or what to say? This session has been developed to support ALL members of the Primary Care Team and we welcome anyone who works in a primary care setting to attend.

  • Date

    09 October 2026

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

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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

    12 October 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

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Minor Surgery Skills | Refresher (includes DOPS) | London

This highly practical, joint injection course is aimed at those working with musculoskeletal patients who would like to improve their assessment, diagnosis and management of the conditions, including the role of, the theory behind and practical use of corticosteroid joint and soft tissue injections. The course is suitable for all skill levels.

  • Date

    13 October 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

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Tamar Faculty local update - 'New treatments in migraine' (lunch time session)

The second in a series of six 30 minute sessions for local Tamar Faculty GPs by Dr David Kernick and Dr Rebecca Walker.

  • Date

    13 October 2026

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

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Tamar Faculty local update - 'New treatments in migraine' (evening session)

The second in a series of six 30 minute sessions for local Tamar Faculty GPs by Dr David Kernick and Dr Rebecca Walker.

  • Date

    13 October 2026

  • Start time

    19:30

  • Places left

    24