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.

Book now for Annual Conference 2026
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The RCGP 1-day SCA preparation course

This open to all one-day 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.

  • Date

    30 April 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    8

Pathway to Partnership

Pathway to Partnership webinar This webinar will be hosted by RCGPNI’s First 5 and Established GP representatives, who will share their experiences of becoming GP partners, outline key considerations, and highlight what members should know when taking on a partnership. Representatives from the Wesleyan Group will also be in attendance to provide guidance on the financial implications. This webinar is free for RCGP Members.

  • Date

    30 April 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    47
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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

    01 May 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    0

Wessex Faculty Climate and Sustainability day

One day event covering various activities related to mental health wellbeing, climate and sustainability. Free to members, Guests £10

  • Date

    02 May 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    16

Yorkshire First5 & GP Registrar Pottery Painting Social

Unwind, get creative, and connect with colleagues at our relaxed evening social designed especially for First5's and GP registrars. Alongside your pottery painting, you’ll enjoy beautiful grazing boards filled with sweet and savoury treats, plus plenty of tea and coffee to keep you cosy while you create.

  • Date

    02 May 2026

  • Start time

    15:00

  • Places left

    2

RCGP Wales - BLS for Healthcare Professionals, May 2026

BLS for Healthcare Professionals This 2-hour CPD accredited course covers Basic Life Support and other emergencies for any healthcare professionals working in primary care.

  • Date

    05 May 2026

  • Start time

    10:00

  • Places left

    10

Child & adult safeguarding: level 3

Safeguarding is simply part of the holistic care we provide in general practice. We are frequently in contact with patients who are victims and survivors of abuse and it is essential that they receive a compassionate, competent and appropriate safeguarding response from general practice, regardless of where they live in the UK or which professional they come into contact with. 4.5 CPD points for this course.

  • Date

    06 May 2026

  • Start time

    10:00

  • Places left

    73

Managing Uncertainty in Medicine

Uncertainty is an unavoidable part of general practice but it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This session, hosted be the Resilient Practice team, provides a simple, evidence-based framework to recognise and manage uncertainty, reduce cognitive load, and support safe shared decision-making.

  • Date

    06 May 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    25
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Minor Surgery Skills | Joint injections | Middlesbrough

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 May 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    0