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

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

    25 February 2027

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    29

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

    01 March 2027

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    35

Minor Surgery Skills | Joint Injections | Newcastle

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

    03 March 2027

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    34

Minor Surgery Skills | Refresher (includes DOPS) | London

This RCGP course is a refresher aimed at GPs who are already experienced in providing skin minor surgery, this educational activity is considered to be of high quality and relevant for general practitioners CPD Revalidation needs. This refresher also includes Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment (required by NHS England for all GPs practising minor surgery in London and recommended for all GPs wanting to practise minor surgery outside of London)

  • Date

    04 March 2027

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    34

The wider impact of Gambling: Harm to patients, families and communities

Gambling is a serious public health issue that can affect anyone. Up to 1.5 million adults in Great Britain are experiencing problem gambling and those negatively affected by someone else’s gambling are estimated to represent at least 3.6 million people in England, Scotland and Wales. This session explores the impact of an individual’s gambling on those around them – affected others. Led by Dr Emma Ryan, RCGP Clinical Champion for Gambling Harms, this practical webinar will also cover the NICE guidance (January 2025), how to identify gambling harms in primary care, local referral pathways, and the support available for patients and affected others. By attending this live webinar, your GP practice will receive the RCGP Gambling Harms practice resource pack and a GP practice accreditation certificate.

  • Date

    04 March 2027

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    230

Statistics for the AKT and beyond

Join us in-person 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

    05 March 2027

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    28

Learn to paint webinar - step by step!

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

    05 March 2027

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    13

RCGP BLS training 2027 - Exeter 9.15am

RCGP Tamar Faculty members are invited to this free BLS sessions offered to RCGP members in Exeter, covering adult and child, AED and choking.

  • Date

    10 March 2027

  • Start time

    09:15

  • Places left

    4

RCGP BLS training 2027 - Exeter 11.15am

RCGP Tamar Faculty members are invited to this free BLS sessions offered to RCGP members in Exeter, covering adult and child, AED and choking.

  • Date

    10 March 2027

  • Start time

    11:15

  • Places left

    5