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.

Defining the future of general practice, together: Connect, learn, and lead

Join the general practice community for the UK’s strongest clinical programme at the College’s flagship event of the year. Designed for members and led by the profession, this peer-reviewed conference provides a dedicated space to address the specific concerns, insights, and challenges facing general practice today.

Book now for Annual Conference 2026
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Appraisal Made Easy - September 2026

Join us for an afternoon of getting the most from your appraisal. We look at tips on how you should prepare, how appraisal has changed since covid, toolkits and much more. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions of the speaker who has been an appraisal lead for NHS England and NHS Improvement North West since 2008. This event is aimed at new GPs, however, all GPs welcome to attend this event.

  • Date

    04 September 2026

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    300

Financial Survival Guide for IMGs in the UK

Created for International Medical Graduates (IMGs), Wesleyan are hosting a free-to-attend webinar to support you with overcoming some of the financial challenges that may arise, and to support you in your journey as a UK-based IMG

  • Date

    09 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    174

South Yorkshire and North Trent (SYNT) Faculty Board Meeting - September 2026

Join us at the SYNT Faculty AGM and help influence the direction of general practice across South Yorkshire and North Trent. Our board meeting is an opportunity to hear what’s happening locally, share your perspective, and see how our board feeds into national discussions through the RCGP Council. Whether you're exploring ways to get more involved or simply want to stay connected with regional GP activity, your contribution can make a real difference. Come along and be part of shaping our collective voice.

  • Date

    15 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    50

Avoiding prescribing and medication errors

Looks at MDU data on claims relating to these errors, GMC guidance, shared care prescribing, and the perils of doctors' self-prescribing.

  • Date

    15 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    195

An introduction to speaking publicly or via the media for GPs

Giving you the power to say what you want to say and to say it well. This is the world of the soundbite, the app, the tweet, the word cloud. It's a world of 24-hour rolling news... of vox pops, webcasts and video clips. In business today, you are expected to be able to communicate quickly and simply: » to hit the right note » to come across well » to create memory. Whether it's talking via broadcast or narrowcast TV, on radio, to the press, or presenting to an audience, live or virtual, the right preparation gives you the power to say what you want to say and to say it well.

  • Date

    16 September 2026

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    134

Ask us anything about your financial future – what should I have done by now?

Join us for a focused, interactive Q&A covering the key questions every GP faces, hosted by Wesleyan. From pensions and long‑term planning to income protection, savings, and making your money work harder. You’ll gain practical, actionable insights to help you feel more confident and in control of your financial journey.

  • Date

    24 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    195

A trainer's guide to the SCA: an introduction - Part one

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 Prof Roger Neighbour, Brigadier (Retd) Robin Simpson, Dr Pauline Foreman and Dr Meiling Denney. 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.

  • Date

    01 October 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    1968

South Yorkshire and North Trent Faculty Fellows Dinner 2026

We are delighted to invite you to the South Yorkshire and North Trent (SYNT) Faculty Fellows Annual Dinner - an evening of celebration, connection, and conversation. This special event is a chance to honour our shared achievement and come together as a community. Whether you're a long-standing Fellow, newly appointed, or a SYNT member currently eligible or applying for Fellowship, we warmly encourage you to join us.

  • Date

    02 October 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    25

Driving Licence webinar for IMG GP Registrars 2026

The RCGP Tamar Faculty is partnering with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to bring you a special one-hour webinar. This session is designed specifically for International Medical Graduate (IMG) GP registrars, and will give you the opportunity to get all your questions about the UK driving licence process answered directly by the DVLA.

  • Date

    14 October 2026

  • Start time

    12:00

  • Places left

    97