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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What to Know About Applying for GP

Looking to apply to GP training this year? Join the Vale of Trent Faculty for a comprehensive breakdown on what to expect during the application cycle, the opportunity to apply to academic GP training, and what the Vale of Trent Faculty have to offer you if you train in the region. You will also have the chance to ask questions to current GP trainees and network with other likeminded individuals. Free to members and non-members.

  • Date

    29 July 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    81
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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

    30 July 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    0

AKT preparation course

This one-day interactive course has been designed for those planning to take the AKT component of the MRCGP. It will assist with your exam preparation and revision for the MRCGP AKT examination, focusing on high yield and difficult curriculum topics, including the topics trainees often forget to include in their revision and help with your exam technique.

  • Date

    04 August 2026

  • Start time

    09:15

  • Places left

    61

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

    246

Telephone consulting and triage skills

This online course will provide you with a real understanding of how to manage the risks involved in remote telephone consultations and the benefits this work can bring when practiced effectively. This day will give you tools and techniques to best handle remote telephone consultations.

  • Date

    07 September 2026

  • Start time

    09:15

  • Places left

    17

Vale of Trent Faculty Board September 2026

You are cordially invited to the Vale of Trent Faculty September 2026 Board meeting. Join us to find out what our Faculty is doing for you as a local member or how to get more involved. Food will be provided from 19:00 and the meeting with start promptly at 19:30. Free for members only.

  • Date

    09 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    24

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

    10 September 2026

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    9

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

    83

Vale of Trent 'Sip & Paint' Evening

Join us for a relaxing sip and paint evening aimed at early career GPs! Enjoy a creative, low-pressure environment with guided painting, great drinks, and the chance to unwind and connect with colleagues. No experience needed, just come along and enjoy a well-deserved break. Food provided. Free for members (refundable deposit).

  • Date

    16 September 2026

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    14