Courses and events

Online via Zoom

Navigating antimicrobial stewardship for new and early career prescribers

This webinar is designed for early career prescribers as our individual prescribing cultures are often formed during our training or early in our career with evidence highlighting that once formed, prescribing habits are likely to remain stable over time [4, 5]. We will discuss antimicrobial resistance, its consequences, and tools available that can help support healthcare professionals.

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• Date

  29 January 2025

• Start time

  18:30

• Places left

  872

Engineers House, Bristol

Severn Learn and Connect Conference 2025

Join us for our second annual local Learn and connect conference. The event is for all GPs at any stage of your career and is free to for RCGP members and will give you the opportunity to network and learn with GP colleagues. We aim to cover the following subjects plus more will be added soon. We are also planning to include a quick power walk during the lunch period for those that would like some fresh air and to enjoy the beautiful views over the Avon Gorge. The conference will take place at Engineers House in Bristol on 30 January 2025.

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• Date

  30 January 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  43

Zoom

Cancer care | One Day Essentials

Primary care is fundamental in achieving good outcomes for cancer patients. 1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancer sometime in their lifetime. The conference will provide GPs with knowledge to impact and improve care of cancer patients in their own practices; as well as inform GPs of changes and innovations that will impact the role of early cancer diagnosis in primary care.

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• Date

  30 January 2025

• Start time

  09:30

• Places left

  3300

Zoom

SCA cases and panel discussion (free preparation webinar)

Join us for the concluding instalment of our two-part series of FREE webinars on the SCA exam, led by esteemed professionals Dr Roger Neighbour, Dr Robin Simpson, and Dr Jim Bartlett. With extensive experience as examiners and facilitators of successful SCA prep courses for the RCGP, they bring a wealth of knowledge to guide you through this crucial examination.

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• Date

  30 January 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  1716

Common MSK Presentations - Online Webinar

RCGP Northern Ireland would like to invite you to a CPD session on common upper and lower limb MSK presentations. This topic will be covered by Dr Conor Gorman: GP Partner, GPwSI Orthopaedics (NHSCT).

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• Date

  30 January 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  291

Leicester

Minor Surgery Skills | Refresher (includes DOPS) - Leicester

This RCGP course is a refresher aimed at GPs who are experienced in providing skin minor surgery, this educational activity is considered to be relevant for general practitioners CPD Revalidation needs. This refresher also includes Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment.

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• Date

  31 January 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  25

Brangwyn Hall, Swansea

RCGP Wales New Members' and Fellows' Ceremony 2025

SOLD OUT! This relaxed style 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.

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• Date

  31 January 2025

• Start time

  11:00

• Places left

  4

Sold out

Online

Creative Writing - February 2025

Writing has been proven to boost your immune system and reduce stress. These stand-alone sessions will provide both engagement and escape, as you find words, voice and encouragement from others. These sessions will employ creative writing techniques and responses to texts, quotes and images to support your wellbeing.

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• Date

  03 February 2025

• Start time

  19:30

• Places left

  0

Sold out

Manchester City Centre

Learn and Connect - CPR Update/Refresher 09:30am Manchester

You are invited to join our CPR Update/Refresher course taking place in Manchester. A Learn and Connect event that will provide you with an update on CPR, including a certificate for both adult and children, while also offering the opportunity to meet other local GPs. Free/refundable for RCGP members. £30 for non members. All practice staff welcome. Alternative dates available in Liverpool, Wrightington, Warrington, Cumbria, Humber and North East England.

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• Date

  04 February 2025

• Start time

  09:30

• Places left

  0