Courses and events

We provide a wide range of high-quality online events to support our members' continuing professional development. Topics cover a broad range of clinical, wellbeing and developmental themes for GPs at all stages of their career.

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Newcastle (Venue TBC)

Minor Surgery Skills | Entry Level (includes DOPS) - Newcastle

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

    06 November 2024

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    29

Ramada Plaza Wrexham

Joint Injection Wednesday 6 November 2024

This 1-day Joint Injection course is aimed at practitioners working with musculoskeletal patients who would like to improve their assessment, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal 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. This is a highly practical course and consists of a series of short and punchy lectures in the morning, followed by hands-on demonstrations and supervised practice for the remainder of the day. If you are a novice or beginner, the team will teach you to safely offer Joint Injections. If you have previous experience, you’ll expand your knowledge and receive an excellent CPD update from Medical Skills Courses' expert tutors.

  • Date

    06 November 2024

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    40

Online

How to say NO!

Are you always taking on too much? Are there times when you know you should have said no? Join us for tips and advice on of to learn this skill and make your life and time easier.

  • Date

    06 November 2024

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    172

Ramada Plaza Wrexham

2-Day Minor Surgery Course (with DOPS)

This highly practical 2 day Minor Surgery Course is for primary care clinicians who would like to develop or improve their surgical skills, whilst learning to provide a safe, effective and modern community Minor Surgery service. The training is suitable for all skill levels, from novice to expert. The event begins with a series of succinct and entertaining lectures where we cover practical tips, useful advice, and all the key safety information you need. We also include step-by-step guidance around the practicalities of setting up your own service including the nuances of delivering minor surgery within the community. This is followed by supervised hands-on practice for the remainder of the two days.

  • Date

    07 November 2024

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    40

Complaints – their impact, why they happen and how to manage them.

In this session Dr Emma Davies will discuss the reasons why patients take action against us, the impact complaints can have on our morale and potentially our professional welfare, and how to respond to them. This will be an informative and case based presentation.

  • Date

    07 November 2024

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    139

Titanic Hotel Belfast

RCGPNI New Members' and Fellows' Ceremony 2024

Join us for our relaxed style New Members' and Fellows' Ceremony. These ceremonies are an opportunity for you to celebrate with friends, peers and family the achievement of attaining membership of the College by completing the MRCGP, MRCGP[INT] OR MAP or achieving Fellowship of the College FRCGP.

  • Date

    09 November 2024

  • Start time

    12:30

  • Places left

    186

Zoom

The RCGP South-West 1-day SCA Preparation Course - 11 November 2024

This 1-Day SCA Preparation Course aims to improve your consultation skills and help to provide you with all the relevant information and help you need to help you pass your SCA. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers and examiners & actors. Please note that this 1-Day SCA Preparation Course is open to South-West Trainees only.

  • Date

    11 November 2024

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    34

Manchester City Centre

Learn and Connect - CPR Update/Refresher 09:30am Manchester

You are invited to join our new CPR Update/Refresher course taking place in Manchester. A Learn and Connect event that will provide you with an update on CPR, including a certificate for both adult and children, while also offering the opportunity to meet other local GPs. Free/refundable for RCGP members. £10 for non members. All practice staff welcome. Alternative dates available in Liverpool, Warrington, Cumbria, Humber and North East England.

  • Date

    12 November 2024

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    15

Manchester City Centre

Learn and Connect - CPR Update/Refresher 11:30pm Manchester

You are invited to join our new CPR Update/Refresher course taking place in Manchester. A Learn and Connect event that will provide you with an update on CPR, including a certificate for both adult and children, while also offering the opportunity to meet other local GPs. Free/refundable for RCGP members. £10 for non members. All practice staff welcome to attend. Alternative dates available in Liverpool, Warrington, Cumbria, Humber and North East England.

  • Date

    12 November 2024

  • Start time

    11:30

  • Places left

    15