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.

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East Scotland Faculty's John Lawson Annual Lecture

East Scotland Faculty are delighted to announce the John Lawson Annual Lecture for 2026, taking place in Dundee on Thursday 28 May, with the option to attend in person or online via Zoom. We are pleased to welcome Dr Gordon McLeay FRCGP as this year’s speaker. As former RCGP East Scotland Faculty Provost and Board Member, Dr McLeay will share his insights on a career in general practice.

  • Date

    28 May 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    49

Minor Surgery Skills | Joint Injections | Cambridge

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

    02 June 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    12

RCGP Wales - BLS for Healthcare Professionals, June 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

    02 June 2026

  • Start time

    10:00

  • Places left

    12

RCGP North Wales Faculty Board Meeting - June 2026

Our Faculty Board meets quarterly (February, June, September, and November), primarily online. It comprises GP volunteers, lay representatives, and members from groups like First5 and GP registrars. Volunteers bring insights, share local updates, and shape general practice. The board represents local views at RCGP Wales and Council meetings. We encourage local GPs to join and contribute actively.

  • Date

    02 June 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    29

Call handling and note taking

This GP reception training is designed to help you understand the communication process, the impact of the telephone, message taking and reflection. Hosted by Val McGarrell from Prima Linea and RCGP Scotland, delivered online via Microsoft Teams.

  • Date

    03 June 2026

  • Start time

    13:30

  • Places left

    22
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Dermatology and Dermoscopy - Learn & Connect

This event will combine networking with an opportunity to learn and develop your dermatology skills, including dermoscopy. These skills are vital to all GPs and will be a useful session for all. Join us for a delicious Indian buffet to network with your peers and meet members of the local RCGP Vale of Trent Faculty so we can develop your understanding of what the RCGP can provide. Free to members (refundable deposit).

  • Date

    03 June 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    0

From People-Pleasing to Personal Power

Do you find yourself saying “yes” when you want to say “no”? Many clinicians feel pressure to please, colleagues, patients, the system, and often at the cost of their own wellbeing.

  • Date

    03 June 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    121

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

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

    04 June 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    10

Thames Valley Learn and Connect conference

This full day conference to be held at the Oxfordshire Golf Hotel and Spa, will have a varied and topical agenda with an opportunity to network with colleagues and peers. Free to members (deposit amount £20), Guests £35

  • Date

    04 June 2026

  • Start time

    09:15

  • Places left

    33