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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Online

How to effectively manage confrontation

Looks at the common causes of complaints, relevant law and guidance, techniques to reduce your exposure to complaints, and how to deal with them when they happen.

  • Date

    18 March 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    137

The Queens Hotel

Yorkshire & Humber NHS 10-Year Health Plan: What it means for General Practice

A new direction for the NHS has been set. The NHS 10-Year Plan outlines major changes in how care will be delivered across the system—and primary care is at the heart of this transformation. Join us for a collaborative event exploring what the plan means for practices, partnerships, and the future shape of primary care. We’ll focus on developments across Yorkshire and Humber, with insights from pilot sites in the region.

  • Date

    19 March 2026

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    80

Zoom

Statistics for the AKT and beyond

Join us ONLINE for two half-days to explain the key concepts of statistics. You will improve existing knowledge and understanding, learn new skills, help interpret scientific papers and increase confidence in passing the AKT exam. Delegates are required to attend BOTH days.

  • Date

    24 March 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    16

The City Ground, Nottingham Forest Football Club

The Diversity Conference 2026

Join us for this free in-person conference to deepen your understanding of EDI principles. The theme of this years conference is 'Inclusivity in Communication'. You'll hear from inspirational keynote speakers and immerse yourself in topical and fun, cultural workshops.

  • Date

    25 March 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    75

Online, via Zoom

Northern Faculties Welcome Webinar for International Medical Graduates (IMGs)

Join us for a friendly online welcome evening for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) new to RCGP's Northern Faculties. Connect with fellow IMGs and local GPs, share experiences, ask questions, and learn about the support available through the RCGP and your local faculty. Whether you're looking for guidance, community, or simply a warm introduction to life and practice in the UK, this event is here to help you feel at home.

  • Date

    25 March 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    15

Online

Active Bystander Training

Witnessing verbal and physical abuse, discrimination, racism and micro-aggression effects everyone! Have you ever been in a situation where you want to challenge someone’s behaviour - but you didn’t know how to do it or what to say? This session has been developed to support ALL members of the Primary Care Team. It includes self-coaching techniques to help you keep a cool head when you’re faced with a challenging situation, and assertive language devices which you can use to make sure your voice is heard if you want to raise a concern. The session focuses on challenging inappropriate workplace behaviours from patients and colleagues and will give you the tools needed to be able to do this confidently.

  • Date

    26 March 2026

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    63

Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Sheffield

SYNT Fellows Dinner 2026

We are delighted to invite you to the 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

    27 March 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    23

Online

Understanding coroner's investigations

Get an introduction to coroner's investigations, advice on preparing a report for the coroner, and what to expect if you have to attend an inquest.

  • Date

    07 April 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    135

Online

Appraisal Made Easy

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

    24 April 2026

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    110