Courses and events

We provide a wide range of high-quality online events to support our members' continuing professional development. Topics cover a broad range of clinical, wellbeing and developmental themes for GPs at all stages of their career.

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Zoom

Using the ophthalmoscope and pupil examinations

This session will cover the ophthalmoscope, pupil examination, double vision and squint and eye problems in children.

  • Date

    26 June 2025

  • Start time

    12:30

  • Places left

    177

Tipu Sultan, Nottingham

10 Top Strategies for Safe GP Prescribing - Learn & Connect

Calling all GP registrars in the Vale of Trent Faculty! Join your fellow trainees for an insightful evening focused on one of the most crucial skills in general practice — safe and effective prescribing. Organised by and for GP registrars, come and enjoy a delicious set curry meal while connecting with colleagues, followed by a practical and engaging talk from Professor Tony Avery OBE, who will share his expert insights on the top 10 prescribing strategies every GP should know.

  • Date

    08 July 2025

  • Start time

    19:30

  • Places left

    7

Zoom

Introduction to the SCA (free preparation webinar)

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 Dr Roger Neighbour, Dr Robin Simpson and Dr Jim Bartlett. 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

    10 July 2025

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    1711

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

    11 July 2025

  • Start time

    13:00

  • Places left

    9

Nottingham Lawn Tennis Club

IMG Employment Essentials Series: Negotiating Your Workplan Session

Do you understand the key elements of a GP workplan? Are you confident in negotiating your salary, working hours, and professional development time? This interactive, in-person session will provide you with the knowledge and skills to negotiate effectively, ensuring your workplan supports your career aspirations and work-life balance. This session is designed for IMGs and all GPs who want to take control of their employment terms and ensure a sustainable and fulfilling career. Refreshments will be provided.

  • Date

    15 July 2025

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    19

Zoom

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

    16 July 2025

  • Start time

    09:15

  • Places left

    1

Online via Zoom

Physical activity: how to create effective health pathways

Did you know that physical activity has significant benefits for health, both physical and mental, and can help to prevent and manage over 20 chronic conditions and diseases, including some cancers, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and depression? This webinar will delve into the Active Partnerships Pathways Project, which aims to bridge the gap between health and physical activity sectors. The project focuses on creating effective physical activity pathways for individuals with long-term health conditions, ensuring they receive appropriate support and resources. Participants will learn about the project's core components, implementation strategies, and best practices from existing initiatives, all aimed at enhancing community engagement in physical activity and improving health outcomes.

  • Date

    16 July 2025

  • Start time

    18:30

  • Places left

    937

Zoom

SCA cases and panel discussion (free preparation webinar)

Join us for the concluding instalment of our two-part series of FREE webinars on the SCA exam, led by esteemed professionals Dr Roger Neighbour, Dr Robin Simpson, and Dr Jim Bartlett. 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

    17 July 2025

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    1746

Online

GP registrar Hustings 2025

Join us to hear from the candidates standing to be the next GP registrar Chair on College Council.

  • Date

    29 July 2025

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    250