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.

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Apex Waterloo Place

South East Scotland Burns Night Celebration

Join us for a South East Scotland all-member networking event. This is an excellent opportunity for members from across Edinburgh, East and West Lothian, the Scottish Borders and South Fife to enjoy an evening of networking in Edinburgh. Hear from your local Faculty Board members, celebrate the legacy of Robert Burns and connect with colleagues from across the region.

  • Date

    22 January 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    50

Royal College of General Practitioners

Minor Surgery Skills | Refresher (includes DOPS) | London

This RCGP course is a refresher aimed at GPs who are already experienced in providing skin minor surgery, this educational activity is considered to be of high quality and relevant for general practitioners CPD Revalidation needs. This refresher also includes Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment (required by NHS England for all GPs practising minor surgery in London and recommended for all GPs wanting to practise minor surgery outside of London)

  • Date

    23 January 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    13

Biscot Peace & Wellbeing Hub, St Andrews Church

Beds and Herts Later Career and Retired Members Luncheon

The Faculty offers a luncheon for their mid-career, later career and retired members. Come along to meet up with colleagues for an afternoon catch up!

  • Date

    23 January 2026

  • Start time

    12:30

  • Places left

    30

We Are Wellness

Yoga Retreat for Yorkshire GPs

Building on the incredible success of our summer Yoga retreat, we are excited to announce a second retreat set for a Saturday. This timing allows even more people, especially those with work commitments, to join us for a day of relaxation and renewal. Our Relaxation Day Retreat at We Are Wellness in Leeds is all about pampering and doing things that help you feel amazing and ultimately totally relaxed. Join us to learn about how to be good to yourself. The escape includes warming Hatha Yoga, massage, tasty (& nutritious) lunch, Sound Bath and even the chance to learn about restorative poses. All the goodness of a weekend retreat rolled into half a day.

  • Date

    24 January 2026

  • Start time

    09:15

  • Places left

    8

Effective out of hours training | Part 2 | Infectious diseases, ethics, organisational aspects

This four-part online course is aimed at GP Registrars who are new to out of hours and working towards their urgent and unscheduled care competencies.

  • Date

    27 January 2026

  • Start time

    18:00

  • Places left

    60

Online, via Zoom

Teaching Opportunities for GPs - January 2026

Are you looking to broaden your professional horizon? Do you enjoy teaching but are not sure how to access academic roles as a GP other than traditional supervisor roles? This webinar will give you an insight into the many options for GPs to extend their roles through teaching and research.

  • Date

    27 January 2026

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    197
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The Assembly Rooms

RCGP Scotland Members' and Fellows' Ceremony 2026

Join us for our relaxed style Members' and Fellows' Ceremony in Edinburgh on Wednesday 28 January 2026. Our ceremony is 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

    28 January 2026

  • Start time

    12:00

  • Places left

    -9

Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria, Sheffield

Beyond Prescribing: A Reflective Evening on Retirement

Join us for an evening of reflection and conversation as Dr. Amar Rughani explores the deeper meaning of retirement - what we’re moving away from, and what we’re moving toward. Hosted by South Yorkshire and North Trent's LCaRM Committee, this event offers food, insight, and the chance to connect with others navigating later career transitions.

  • Date

    28 January 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    24

NWL Book Club - Mr Hammond and the Poetic Apprentice

NW London are hosting online book club sessions to discuss the book online on the last Wednesday every month. This is a great opportunity to network with members from around the patch.

  • Date

    28 January 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    10