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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Glasgow and Online | Fulton Annual Lecture

Join the West Scotland Faculty for our flagship event, the Fulton Lecture, taking place at the stunning 1599 at the Royal College in Glasgow. Hear from our guest speaker Professor Lindsey Pope MRCGP, speaking on 'Can General Practice thrive if GPs Cannot? Rethinking Value, work and professional sustainability'. In-person and online tickets available.

  • Date

    21 October 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    41

10 Ways to Boost your Mental Health

Join the Resilient Practice team to learn about 10 evidence-based ways to boost and maintain your mental wellbeing.

  • Date

    21 October 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    41

The RCGP 1-day SCA preparation course

This SCA preparation course is designed to help ST3s who are preparing to sit their SCA examination. The day will involve our lead facilitator showing you how to structure and manage your consultations to give you the best possible chance of success in the SCA exam.

  • Date

    22 October 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    15
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Minor Surgery Skills | Joint Injections | Harrogate

This highly practical, joint injection course is aimed at those working with musculoskeletal patients who would like to improve their assessment, diagnosis and management of the 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.

  • Date

    22 October 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    0

RCGPNI CPR Class - 22 October

This CPR refresher course is an in-person interactive session with demonstration of current practice in basic life support and use of the automatic external defibrillator. There will also be discussion around general management of emergencies in practice and interaction with the Ambulance Service. Attendees will receive a certificate of completion for their portfolio.

  • Date

    22 October 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    9

Later Career and Retired Members, Established GPs and First5s Luncheon

Our LCaRM Lead, Dr Sahadev Swain, warmly invites RCGP members, non-members and their partners to join us for lunch on Friday 23 October. Our guest speaker Dr Reza Chowdhury will give a talk on AI in General Practice.

  • Date

    23 October 2026

  • Start time

    12:00

  • Places left

    28
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The RCGP 3-day SCA preparation course

This open-to-all 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, a highlight being Prof. Roger Neighbour, a renowned teacher on the skills of communication within the GP consultation.

  • Date

    26 October 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    0

GP Registrar Insights - AKT

Welcome to our peer-led educational programme for all GP registrars! We aim to create an informal space for registrars to come together once a month and share their questions, thoughts and worries about various topics related to GP training.

  • Date

    26 October 2026

  • Start time

    19:30

  • Places left

    27
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James Mackenzie Lecture and RCGP Scotland drinks reception

Inviting all members and non-members to attend the 2026 James Mackenzie Lecture and RCGP Scotland welcome drinks, which is taking place in-person at the Glasgow Science Centre on Wednesday 28 October, ahead of RCGP Annual Conference 2026.

  • Date

    28 October 2026

  • Start time

    18:00

  • Places left

    0