Courses and events

Online

Active Bystander Training

Witnessing verbal and physical abuse, discrimination, racism and micro-aggression effects everyone! Have you ever been in a situation where you want to challenge someone’s behaviour - but you didn’t know how to do it or what to say? This session has been developed to support ALL members of the Primary Care Team. It includes self-coaching techniques to help you keep a cool head when you’re faced with a challenging situation, and assertive language devices which you can use to make sure your voice is heard if you want to raise a concern. The session focuses on challenging inappropriate workplace behaviours from patients and colleagues and will give you the tools needed to be able to do this confidently.

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• Date

  17 October 2025

• Start time

  13:00

• Places left

  47

Zoom

One Day Essentials | Ophthalmology

There are almost 2 million people in the UK of all ages living with sight loss. For some GPs, this area of medicine is replete with uncertainty. Join us on this one day interactive conference, providing expert specialist clinical training and essential information on Ophthalmology for GPs and their practice colleagues.

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• Date

  20 October 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  3945

Radisson Blu Hotel, Perth

RCGP Scotland | Joint Injections

This one-day course is open to trainees, General Practitioners and Practice Nurses in Scotland working with musculoskeletal patients. The training will support improvement in assessment, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions, and includes training on practical use of corticosteroid joint and tissue injections.

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• Date

  22 October 2025

• Start time

  09:30

• Places left

  25

Radisson Blue Hotel, Perth

RCGP Scotland | Minor Surgery

This two-day course is open to trainees, General Practitioners and Practice Nurses and will enable attendees to develop the skills required to run a successful minor surgery service in primary care. Topics covered include; minor skin procedures and non-surgical techniques, as well as advice about how to set up a service and the medico-legal and contractual obligations required of those practicing minor surgery.

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• Date

  23 October 2025

• Start time

  09:30

• Places left

  32

Zoom

Introduction to the SCA (free preparation webinar)

Join us for the first of a two-part series of FREE webinars on the SCA exam. This informative webinar introduces the SCA exam and is 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

  23 October 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  1996

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 October 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  1997

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Online via MS Teams

First5 to Partnership (Online)

First5 to partnership is a dynamic new programme that aims to support GPs who are in their first five years after qualifying. Led by an experienced GP coach, this programme includes workshops to offer practical tools and techniques, short webinars throughout the year, an annual networking event and ongoing peer support through a closed WhatsApp group. The course will take place online over three half-day sessions on Thursday 06 November, Thursday 13 November and Thursday 04 December 2025, 09:00-13:00 at the Edinburgh Training & Conference Venue.

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• Date

  06 November 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  0

Zoom

North Scotland AGM and Faculty Board Meeting November 2025

North Scotland Faculty Chair, Dr Chris Williams and members of the Faculty Board invite you to their annual AGM and Faculty Board meeting, which will take place virtually via Zoom on Tuesday 18 November 2025. All RCGP members in the North Scotland Faculty area are welcome to attend the meeting as observers.

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• Date

  18 November 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  50

MS Teams

North East Scotland AGM and Faculty Board Meeting - November 2025

North East Scotland Faculty Chair, Dr Douglas Naismith and members of the Faculty Board, would like to invite you to their annual AGM and November Faculty Board meeting that will take place on Wednesday 19 November 2025 virtually via MS Teams. All RCGP members are welcome to attend the Board meeting as observers if they wish.

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• Date

  19 November 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  50