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.

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MDU - Avoiding prescribing and medication errors

Looks at MDU data on claims relating to these errors, GMC guidance, shared care prescribing, and the perils of doctors' self-prescribing.

  • Date

    03 December 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    1

Online | Thrive in First5 (Cohort 9)

Thrive in First5 is a new programme designed to support Scotland-based GPs in their first five years post-qualification. Led by an experienced GP coach, it offers workshops with practical tools and techniques, short webinars throughout the year, an annual networking event, and ongoing peer support via a closed WhatsApp group. The course will run on-line across three workshops (09:00–13:00) on Friday 4th December 2026, Friday 8th January 2027 and Friday 22nd January 2027

  • Date

    04 December 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    13
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SCA Exam: FULL DAY preparation course, December 2026

Pass the SCA exam by improving your consulting skills. Role-played cases supplement practical advice in this one day course run by SCA examiners. Mastering the SCA Exam: A Comprehensive Preparation Course for GP Registrars

  • Date

    04 December 2026

  • Start time

    09:15

  • Places left

    0

Later Career and Retired Members Festive Lunch

Join us for a festive afternoon exclusively for later career and retired members at the beautiful Belmont Hotel in Leicester, hosted by our Faculty Provost Dr Nigel Scarborough. Enjoy a delicious three-course lunch, reconnect with colleagues and make new local connections in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Reduced-price tickets are available for members.

  • Date

    04 December 2026

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    5
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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

    07 December 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    0

Statistics for the AKT and beyond

Join us ONLINE for two half-days to explain the key concepts of statistics. You will improve existing knowledge and understanding, learn new skills, help interpret scientific papers and increase confidence in passing the AKT exam. Delegates are required to attend BOTH days.

  • Date

    08 December 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    24

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

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

    08 December 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    4

RCGP Men's Health SIG Spotlight

Join us for an engaging spotlight session introducing the Men's Health Special Interest Group (SIG). This session is designed for GP Registrars and GPs with an interest in men's health, offering an opportunity to learn more about the group's focus, activities, and how you can get involved.

  • Date

    08 December 2026

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    105

The Whole GP Conference: Update, Uplift & Unwind 2026

Join us for a dynamic and practical day designed for busy GPs, by busy GPs. With expert-led talks on women's health, dermatology and lifestyle medicine, all through the lens of primary care, you'll leave with actionable updates to enhance everyday practice. The afternoon shifts gear with a focus on wellbeing, offering hands-on workshops helping you to Update. Uplift. Unwind. Your time, well spent.

  • Date

    10 December 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    45