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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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

    359

Zoom

Gambling Harms: Women, gambling and how can you support your patients

Join us for this FREE live 90-minute webinar focusing on the latest gambling harms research around women and gambling addiction.

  • Date

    03 February 2026

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    300

Online

Learn to paint Red Lady at Bamburgh Castle

Whether you're a budding artist or total novice we would love for you to participate! Book and receive a list of equipment (widely available) then relax login and let Karen whisk you on an artistry adventure. More dates for this event have been added search painting in any of the Northern Faculties.

  • Date

    06 February 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    27

Online

When can you retire?

This webinar will include - What retirement means today and the associated challenges this brings, How you begin planning for your own retirement and the key considerations to secure your financial future, The variety of options available to you NHS Pension Scheme considerations and in particular, the impact of retiring early and Tax implications and associated points

  • Date

    10 February 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    199

Online

Meditation and Mindfulness for Life 2026

Meditation and Mindfulness have proven benefits for our mental health and wellbeing. Join the Resilient Practice team to, Differentiate between them, Explore their individual benefits, Experience both as skills to take away.

  • Date

    11 February 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    146