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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Thames Valley Faculty BLS training - Tylers Green Village Hall 11.30 - 14.00

BLS training session for 2.5 hours starting at 8.30 FREE to members, £40 to non members

  • Date

    04 September 2026

  • Start time

    11:30

  • Places left

    11

Appraisal Made Easy - September 2026

Join us for an afternoon of getting the most from your appraisal. We look at tips on how you should prepare, how appraisal has changed since covid, toolkits and much more. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions of the speaker who has been an appraisal lead for NHS England and NHS Improvement North West since 2008. This event is aimed at new GPs, however, all GPs welcome to attend this event.

  • Date

    04 September 2026

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    284

Thames Valley Faculty BLS training - Tylers Green Village Hall 15.00 - 17.30

BLS training session for 2.5 hours starting at 8.30 FREE to members, £40 to non members

  • Date

    04 September 2026

  • Start time

    15:00

  • Places left

    12

Mersey Faculty Fellows Dinner 2026

We are delighted to invite you to the Mersey Faculty 2026 Annual Fellows Dinner - an evening of celebration, connection, and conversation. The evening will begin with a welcome drinks reception at 7pm, followed by a seated three-course dinner and inspiring address from our guest speaker. After the talk, we will enjoy dinner and relaxed networking with other peers. Pre-booking is essential.

  • Date

    04 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    33

North East Scotland Meet and Connect Orkney 2026

Join the RCGP North East Scotland Faculty for a full-day Learn and Connect event at The Balfour Hospital in Kirkwall, Orkney, on Saturday 5 September 2026. The day will include RCGP and Faculty updates, educational sessions, lunch and networking, and sessions with secondary care specialists, including Dr Shelagh Parkinson, Consultant Paediatrician. The event is part of the Faculty’s work to strengthen links with members and GP colleagues across the North East Scotland Faculty area, including remote and rural communities.

  • Date

    05 September 2026

  • Start time

    10:00

  • Places left

    100

Minor Surgery Skills | Joint Injections | 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

    07 September 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    33

RCGP South East Wales Faculty Board Meeting - September 2026

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.

  • Date

    08 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    30

Financial Survival Guide for IMGs in the UK

Created for International Medical Graduates (IMGs), Wesleyan are hosting a free-to-attend webinar to support you with overcoming some of the financial challenges that may arise, and to support you in your journey as a UK-based IMG

  • Date

    09 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    170

North East Scotland September Faculty Board Meeting

North East Scotland Faculty Chair, Dr Doug Naismith, and members of the Faculty Board would like to invite you to the Faculty's next Board meeting, which will take place on Wednesday 9 September 2026, virtually via MS Teams. All members are welcome to attend. For more information, please email gemma.gee@rcgp.org.uk.

  • Date

    09 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:30

  • Places left

    99