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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North Scotland | Learn and Connect Conference 2026

Connect with fellow GPs, trainees, and students at this full-day conference, designed to bring together members and non-members from across the faculty area. Hear from inspiring speakers, take part in interactive sessions, and share ideas with colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. The day will conclude by celebrating awards and achievements within the local faculty.

  • Date

    26 August 2026

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    50

RCGP North Wales Faculty Board Meeting - September 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

    01 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    30

RCGP South West Wales Faculty Board Meeting - September 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

    03 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    28

Appraisal Made Easy - September 2026

Join us for an afternoon of getting the most from your appraisal. We look at tips on how you should prepare, how appraisal has changed since covid, toolkits and much more. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions of the speaker who has been an appraisal lead for NHS England and NHS Improvement North West since 2008. This event is aimed at new GPs, however, all GPs welcome to attend this event.

  • Date

    04 September 2026

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    280

RCGP South East Wales Faculty Board Meeting - September 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

    08 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    30

Humber & The Ridings Faculty Board Meeting - September 2026

  • Date

    10 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    40

Yorkshire Faculty Board Meeting - September 2026

  • Date

    15 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    39

An introduction to speaking publicly or via the media for GPs

Giving you the power to say what you want to say and to say it well. This is the world of the soundbite, the app, the tweet, the word cloud. It's a world of 24-hour rolling news... of vox pops, webcasts and video clips. In business today, you are expected to be able to communicate quickly and simply: » to hit the right note » to come across well » to create memory. Whether it's talking via broadcast or narrowcast TV, on radio, to the press, or presenting to an audience, live or virtual, the right preparation gives you the power to say what you want to say and to say it well.

  • Date

    16 September 2026

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    117

Vale of Trent 'Sip & Paint' Evening

Join us for a relaxing sip and paint evening aimed at early career GPs! Enjoy a creative, low-pressure environment with guided painting, great drinks, and the chance to unwind and connect with colleagues. No experience needed, just come along and enjoy a well-deserved break. Food provided. Free for members (refundable deposit).

  • Date

    16 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    19