Courses and events

Zoom

Highlands and New Zealand Forum

Join the inaugural meeting of the Highland New Zealand Forum, an informal discussion for GPs interested in exchanging professional experiences from working in the many remote and rural practices of the Scottish Highlands and New Zealand. Dr David Stephens, RCGP North Scotland Faculty member, will host the meeting joined by NHS Highland GP Dr Sandy Gordon, who is currently working in New Zealand.

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• Date

  01 April 2025

• Start time

  19:30

• Places left

  13

Sold out

Zoom

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.

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• Date

  03 April 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  0

Online via Zoom

Physical activity: how to get your initiatives funded

The RCGP Active Practice Charter promotes practices building links with local physical activity providers, though funding can be a barrier to securing partnerships. Securing funding is a crucial step in launching and sustaining physical activity projects that benefit both healthcare staff and patients. This webinar will guide primary care professionals through the process of identifying and applying for financial support to implement initiatives aimed at increasing physical activity. By exploring various funding opportunities and successful case studies, participants will gain the tools and knowledge needed to develop compelling proposals and drive long-term engagement in physical activity within their practice or network.

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• Date

  09 April 2025

• Start time

  18:30

• Places left

  925

Microsoft Teams

Advanced call handling and note-taking for GP reception

This GP reception training is designed to help you understand the communication process, the impact of the telephone, message taking and reflection. Join Val McGarrell from Prima Linea for this afternoon session via MS Teams.

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• Date

  10 April 2025

• Start time

  13:30

• Places left

  12

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

  10 April 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  1528

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

  16 April 2025

• Start time

  19:00

• Places left

  1558

Zoom

Financially fit? Hot topics for a successful financial future for Scottish GPs

Join RCGP Scotland and Wesleyan for an evening webinar on financial fitness for all career stages.

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• Date

  23 April 2025

• Start time

  19:30

• Places left

  89

Sold out

Zoom

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.

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• Date

  29 April 2025

• Start time

  09:00

• Places left

  0

Zoom

Lifestyle medicine | One Day Essentials

Lifestyle medicine is a global medical discipline, teaching clinicians behavioural techniques to support patients with root causes of ill health; including assessing and addressing financial stress, poor mental wellbeing and more.

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• Date

  29 April 2025

• Start time

  09:30

• Places left

  2937